Birthday Analysis - Enter Your Birth Date

Born on 18 May, 1940 (Saturday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)

Taurus

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)

Virgo

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)

85 years, 4 months, 12 days

Your next birthday is 229 days away.

Life Path Number

Numerology

Day of the Week

Saturday

139th day of the year 1940.

Chinese Zodiac Sign

Dragon (龙)

Roman Numerals

XVIII-V-MCMXL

LXXXV years old

Timings

Sunrise: 04:02 Sunset: 19:51

London UTC

May 18, 1940 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on May 18, 1940 : You lead with steady purpose — and a surprise well of compassion.

Life path 1 & Birth number 9: natural leader who also carries a strong urge to serve (1 + 9).
Moon + Rahu conjunct; South Node in 7th: repeating relationship patterns and a restless emotional drive.
Venus & Mars in the 10th (from Moon): you show charm and drive in public life and career.
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus in the 8th: life shaped by transformations around money, inheritance, or sudden change.

Decode Love, Money and Health for May 18, 1940 »

Note: Our comprehensive birthday astrology analysis combines multiple time-tested astrological methods, with a special focus on soli-lunar influences and planetary positions on May 18, 1940 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.

Yearly Predictions

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Some famous persons born on May 18, 1940

Anita Kupsch, Voice actor, and Actor, born in Berlin
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Franz Daschner, Epidemiologist, Pediatrician, University teacher, Hygienist, and Physician, born in Regensburg
Monika Grimm, Actor, born in Schönfels
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Robert Baker, Film actor, and Actor, born in California (died: April 14, 1993)
Brian G. Gilmartin, Social psychologist, born in Newark (died: October 11, 2016)
Alain Le Yaouanc, Painter, and Poet, born in Alençon
Brian Thomas, Rugby union player, born in Wales (died: July 9, 2012)
Gérard Fuchs, Politician, born in Longjumeau
Jacques Le Glou, Film producer, born in Paris (died: December 9, 2010)
Colin Addison, Association football player, and Association football coach, born in Taunton
Marshall Stoneham, Wind instrument player, Musicologist, University teacher, and Physicist, born in Barrow-in-Furness (died: February 18, 2011)
Margherita Guzzinati, Stage actor, Television presenter, and Actor, born in Rome (died: October 31, 1997)
Jan Czykwin, Literary scholar, Translator, and Poet, born in Dubicze Cerkiewne (died: November 14, 2022)
Salvatore Basile, Film producer, Actor, and Screenwriter, born in Foggia
Nikolay Fedortsov, Actor, born in Plyuskovo, Bryansk Oblast (died: March 28, 2022)
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Ray Lonnen, Television actor, and Actor, born in Bournemouth (died: July 11, 2014)
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Thomas Habbel, Artist, born in Regensburg (died: October 29, 1971)
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What happened on May 18, 1940

Marshal Philippe Pétain, a prominent French military leader, is appointed vice-premier of France.

May 18, 1940 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1940 belongs to the Silent Generation group.

When am I eligible to vote, open a bank account, buy a simcard and open a bank account? (Age of Majority)

United States: May 18, 1958
India: May 18, 1958
Philippines: May 18, 1958
United Kingdom: May 18, 1958
Canada: May 18, 1958

According to data from the ACE Electoral Knowledge Network, 205 countries and territories have a minimum voting age of 18 for national elections out of 237 countries and territories the organisation has data on as of October 2020. Some countries may issue additional requirements for voting eligibility from time to time.

When am I eligible to get a driving license?

Learner's Permit (Under supervision)

United States: May 18, 1955
India: May 18, 1956
Philippines: May 18, 1956
United Kingdom: May 18, 1957
Canada: May 18, 1956

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

United States: May 18, 1956
India: May 18, 1958
Philippines: May 18, 1958
United Kingdom: May 18, 1957
Canada: May 18, 1956

Full Driving License

United States: May 18, 1958
India: May 18, 1960
Philippines: May 18, 1958
United Kingdom: May 18, 1961
Canada: May 18, 1958

When do I reach age of consent?

United States: May 18, 1956
India: May 18, 1958
Philippines: May 18, 1956
United Kingdom: May 18, 1956
Canada: May 18, 1956

Disclaimer: This is not legal advise. Age of consent is a complex legal system which can vary depending on individual situation and circumstances. In the United States, as of April 2021, of the total fifty U.S. states, approximately thirty have an age of consent of 16 (with this being the most common age of consent in the country), some set the age of consent at 17, and in about eleven states the age is 18.

When can I marry without parental consent?

United States: May 18, 1958
India: May 18, 1961
Philippines: May 18, 1958
United Kingdom: May 18, 1958
Canada: May 18, 1958

When do I reach legal age of drinking (consuming alcohol)?

United States: May 18, 1961
India: May 18, 1961
Philippines: May 18, 1958
United Kingdom: May 18, 1958
Canada: May 18, 1959

When do I reach legal age of smoking (consuming tobacco)?

India: May 18, 1958
Canada: May 18, 1959
United States: May 18, 1961
Philippines: May 18, 1961
United Kingdom: May 18, 1958

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

June 18, 1986

Yes, you can become a millionaire by saving small and investing. Believe in yourself and it's never too late to start.

Please note, this calculation assumes $100 monthly savings into US stocks with ARR 7% and that the monthly savings double every 10 years from the starting date. The actual outcome might vary based on additional factors not considered in this simple calculation, such as taxes, fees, changes in contribution, or more complex compounding scenarios.

Your next birthday

May 18, 2026 is on a Monday.
Your next birthday is 229 days away.

Ephemeris for May 18, 1940

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.

Planet	Position (Tropical, Western)	Transits on May 18, 2025	Secondary Progressions for May 18, 2025
Sun	27 Taurus 9	27 Taurus 35	18 Leo 25
Moon	12 Libra 42	0 Aquarius 28	28 Scorpio 19
Mercury	22 Taurus 48	14 Taurus 3	29 Cancer 32
Venus	7 Cancer 44	12 Aries 31	5 Cancer 43
Mars	0 Cancer 25	13 Leo 56	24 Leo 40
Jupiter	0 Taurus 23	24 Gemini 59	14 Taurus 38
Saturn	7 Taurus 30	29 Pisces 21	14 Taurus 44
Uranus	22 Taurus 19	27 Taurus 20	25 Taurus 59
Neptune	22 Virgo 48	1 Aries 34	23 Virgo 55
Pluto	0 Leo 53	3 Aquarius 46	2 Leo 57
Rahu	18 Libra 13	24 Pisces 13	13 Libra 43
Ketu	18 Aries 13	24 Virgo 13	13 Aries 43

Jyotish - Equal House, North Indian Style

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 01 January, 2025
Mars square Rahu
Exact: 10 February, 2025
Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 02 March, 2025
Mars square Rahu
Exact: 12 March, 2025
Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 22 March, 2025
Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 11 April, 2025
Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 21 April, 2025
Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 10 June, 2025
Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 10 July, 2025
Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 19 August, 2025
Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 18 September, 2025
Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 08 October, 2025

Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.