Born on 10 April, 1940 (Wednesday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 208 days away.
Life Path Number
Numerology
Day of the Week
101st day of the year 1940.
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Roman Numerals
LXXXV years old
Timings
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Personality Traits for people born on April 10, 1940
Born on April 10, 1940 : You are a quietly driven original — a leader who prefers the back room to the stage
- Leader at heart: Life Path 1 and Birth Number 1 give you initiative and a tendency to start things.
- Private feelings: Moon conjunct Saturn and Uranus creates deep emotion held under tight control; you value dependability.
- Practical with money: Venus and Mars in the 2nd (from the Moon) point to a strong drive to protect and grow resources.
- Quiet service: Sun and Jupiter in the 12th and Moon’s South Node suggest a calling toward inner work, healing or helping behind the scenes.
You were born on April 10, 1940 — that makes you about 85 years old in 2025. Think of your life as a well-made tool: built to last, practical, and tuned to get a job done. You’ve often led by example rather than by speeches. There’s a private, almost sacred side to you that shapes how you act, and that inner life becomes more visible when certain planetary cycles — especially Saturn, Uranus and Jupiter transits — sweep through your chart.
Personality : Passionate
You feel things deeply, but you keep many feelings under lock and key. The Moon sitting close to Saturn and Uranus creates a mix of restraint and sudden shifts — like a shoreline that is calm most days but sometimes sees a swift tide. You want originality and hate indulgence; you prefer dependable people and practical friendships. That loyalty shows in how you handle family and money. Expect times when your emotional reserve loosens during planetary transits — and those moments reveal the real, tender heart underneath.
Talent and Abilities : Financially Smart and Resourceful
With Venus and Mars in the second house from the Moon, you work to secure value. You are motivated, practical and often the one in your circle who “knows how to make things pay.” Mercury in the 11th suggests ease with groups, writing, or communication networks — you are good at turning ideas into steady income. Unconsciously, you push to be first and self-reliant (Life Path 1). That motive shows up as steady effort: a small business, a craft, or careful investments that grow over time.
Blind Spots : Lone Sentinel
You can come off as stubborn, abrupt, or emotionally distant. The same traits that protect you — self-reliance and caution — can make you seem unreachable. Friends may say you “don’t share,” while you believe you are simply practical. That mismatch creates friction. Be aware: sudden mood shifts (Uranus influence) or strict judgment (Saturn) can push loved ones away just when you most want support. If you learn to name one feeling a day, others will meet you half way.
Karmic Lessons : Service, Solitude, and Release
Sun and Jupiter placed in the 12th house from the Moon, plus the Moon’s South Node there, point to a life shaped by past patterns — a call to quiet service, forgiveness, and inner healing. The 12th house is the archetype of the healer or the monk: work done out of sight matters. Pluto in the 4th asks you to transform family roots. Expect periods where inner work is urgent; these phases often intensify during Jupiter or Pluto transits, and they ultimately free you to act more openly in the world.
Family and Environment : Sturdy Roots with Hidden Depths
Your upbringing likely felt stable and comforting — educated parents, persistence from your mother, and a father who stepped in during tough times. Family history points to long life spans (often into the 80s or 90s) and ties to practical businesses like transport, finance, or skilled trades. Mother-in-law friction or occasional property troubles can appear. You carry a role of mediator at home, and often your work is to settle old family patterns — quietly, firmly, and with surprising resolve.
Health and Habits : Watchful, Resilient
Neptune and Rahu in the 6th house from the Moon suggest attention to routine and to subtle health issues — stress, digestion, or vague fatigue. You may sleep more than others (reports indicate up to 10 hours at times) and recover well from accidents, but you should respect safety and regular check-ups. Simple habits — steady meals, light exercise, mind-body practice — keep you strong. Watch for times when Neptune or Rahu transits bring confusion about care; those are good moments to simplify your routine.
Education and Student Life : Competitive, Communicative
Mercury in the 11th favors group learning and languages. As a student you may have been active in clubs, prizes, or sports, but friendships sometimes caused friction. You learned to speak up and to shape networks that later support your career. That early experience makes you comfortable teaching, writing, or organizing people later in life — especially when Mercury cycles awaken those skills again.
Work, Money and Career : Practical Entrepreneur
You do best where independence meets useful skill. Careers tied to communication, editing, technical trades, medicine, engineering, or government contracting suit you. You often build property and income through steady effort — success typically comes after a struggle. Multiple income streams are likely, and foreign or contract work is possible. During major Saturn or Jupiter cycles you may find new openings that reward long-term planning and patience.
Love Life and Romantic Partners : Steady but Intense
Marriage tends to be stable and practical. You are a mediator and steady presence in the relationship, yet you can be emotionally distant at times. If you are male: your wife may come from an earth-based or practical background — property, health, jewelry, or administration — and could be short-tempered or forceful in personality. If you are female: your husband may have ties to land, finance or craft, may be attractive or supported by women, and can carry strong obsessions or focused habits. Father-in-law support is possible, but mother-in-law tensions may surface. Partners usually value your dependability, even when they wish you were more open. In difficult transits expect testing moments that either deepen the bond or call for hard conversations; those times can become turning points for growth.
Areas of Improvement and Obstacles : Temper and Unpredictability
Be blunt: quick temper, stubbornness, and a habit of pushing people away are real risks. You may attract trouble or accidents when restless; property or legal headaches can appear early in life. Multiple relationships are possible for some — especially men — and family feuds may test you. Your work is to trade pride for steady patience and to choose one path when scattered options tempt you. Do that and you convert risk into strength.
Actionable Insights, Tips, Techniques, Tools and Strategies
- Keep a daily journal (12th‑house therapy): name one feeling and one gratitude each day to soften emotional blocks.
- Create a simple financial audit and emergency fund — you benefit from 2–3 practical savings goals.
- Practice a safety routine (vehicle checks, home repairs) — accidents have shown up in the chart, so prevention helps.
- Use your voice: join a local writing or speaking group (Mercury in the 11th) to turn private thoughts into influence.
- Volunteer quietly or mentor younger people — acts of service recharge Sun/Jupiter 12th lessons and feel rewarding in transit cycles.
- Schedule medical check-ups focused on digestion, stress, and sleep; Neptune/Rahu cycles can fog clear signals.
Every section here ends with an invitation: notice which line pulls at you most right now — the need to lead, to heal, or to protect — and follow that thread. Planetary transits will bring clear windows to act; when they arrive, you’ll see the payoff of choices you begin today.
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Some famous persons born on April 10, 1940
- Egbert Mulder, Association football referee, born in Oostwold, Westerkwartier (died: February 16, 2021)
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- Jean Rouger, Politician, born in Authon-Ébéon
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- Robert Gorodetsky, Mime artist, Actor, and Clown, born in Saint Petersburg
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- Gloria Hunniford, Radio personality, and Television presenter, born in Portadown
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- April Shawhan, Stage actor, born in Chicago
- Jean Baptiste Okello, Sprinter, born in Lira
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What happened on April 10, 1940
- WWII: First Naval Battle of Narvik: British Royal Navy engages German fleet in Ofotfjord. German cruiser Königsberg is sunk by British air attack at Bergen.
April 10, 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: April 10, 1958
- India: April 10, 1958
- Philippines: April 10, 1958
- United Kingdom: April 10, 1958
- Canada: April 10, 1958
When am I eligible to get a driving license?
Learner's Permit (Under supervision)
- United States: April 10, 1955
- India: April 10, 1956
- Philippines: April 10, 1956
- United Kingdom: April 10, 1957
- Canada: April 10, 1956
Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)
- United States: April 10, 1956
- India: April 10, 1958
- Philippines: April 10, 1958
- United Kingdom: April 10, 1957
- Canada: April 10, 1956
Full Driving License
- United States: April 10, 1958
- India: April 10, 1960
- Philippines: April 10, 1958
- United Kingdom: April 10, 1961
- Canada: April 10, 1958
When do I reach age of consent?
- United States: April 10, 1956
- India: April 10, 1958
- Philippines: April 10, 1956
- United Kingdom: April 10, 1956
- Canada: April 10, 1956
When can I marry without parental consent?
- United States: April 10, 1958
- India: April 10, 1961
- Philippines: April 10, 1958
- United Kingdom: April 10, 1958
- Canada: April 10, 1958
When do I reach legal age of drinking (consuming alcohol)?
- United States: April 10, 1961
- India: April 10, 1961
- Philippines: April 10, 1958
- United Kingdom: April 10, 1958
- Canada: April 10, 1959
When do I reach legal age of smoking (consuming tobacco)?
- India: April 10, 1958
- Canada: April 10, 1959
- United States: April 10, 1961
- Philippines: April 10, 1961
- United Kingdom: April 10, 1958
When Will I Become a Millionaire?
May 10, 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
- April 10, 2026 is on a Friday.
- Your next birthday is 208 days away.
Astrology Analysis


Ephemeris for April 10, 1940
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 10, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 10, 2025 |
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Sun | 20 Aries 14 | 20 Aries 39 | 12 Cancer 6 |
Moon | 17 Taurus 12 | 20 Virgo 34 | 26 Gemini 49 |
Mercury | 22 Pisces 44 | 27 Pisces 10 | 4 Leo 34 |
Venus | 5 Gemini 43 | 24 Pisces 47 | 0 Cancer 42 |
Mars | 5 Gemini 37 | 26 Cancer 52 | 0 Leo 32 |
Jupiter | 21 Aries 24 | 17 Gemini 30 | 9 Taurus 52 |
Saturn | 2 Taurus 41 | 25 Pisces 30 | 12 Taurus 31 |
Uranus | 20 Taurus 11 | 25 Taurus 13 | 24 Taurus 48 |
Neptune | 23 Virgo 27 | 0 Aries 24 | 22 Virgo 59 |
Pluto | 0 Leo 37 | 3 Aquarius 40 | 1 Leo 53 |
Rahu | 20 Libra 14 | 26 Pisces 14 | 15 Libra 44 |
Ketu | 20 Aries 14 | 26 Virgo 14 | 15 Aries 44 |
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Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
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