Born on 17 May, 1940 (Friday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)
Taurus

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Virgo

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
85 years, 4 months

Your next birthday is 241 days away.

Life Path Number
9

Numerology

Day of the Week
Friday

138th day of the year 1940.

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Dragon (龙)
Roman Numerals
XVII-V-MCMXL

LXXXV years old

Timings
Sunrise: 04:03 Sunset: 19:50

London UTC


May 17, 1940 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on May 17, 1940 : Quiet authority with a restless heart — you blend public purpose and private depth

  • Life Path 9 & Birth Number 8: You combine service-minded goals with practical leadership over money and systems.
  • Modest and nurturing, yet anxious: Rahu conjunct Moon fuels emotional intensity beneath a calm exterior.
  • Career shapes reputation: Venus & Mars in the 10th house tie love, status and action to your work life.
  • Curiosity about hidden things: Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn in the 8th/12th range favor research, healing or financial matters.

Decode Love, Money and Health for May 17, 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 17, 1940 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.

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What happened on May 17, 1940

  • German forces capture Brussels, the capital of Belgium, forcing the Belgian government to relocate.

May 17, 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 17, 1958
  • India: May 17, 1958
  • Philippines: May 17, 1958
  • United Kingdom: May 17, 1958
  • Canada: May 17, 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 17, 1955
  • India: May 17, 1956
  • Philippines: May 17, 1956
  • United Kingdom: May 17, 1957
  • Canada: May 17, 1956

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

  • United States: May 17, 1956
  • India: May 17, 1958
  • Philippines: May 17, 1958
  • United Kingdom: May 17, 1957
  • Canada: May 17, 1956

Full Driving License

  • United States: May 17, 1958
  • India: May 17, 1960
  • Philippines: May 17, 1958
  • United Kingdom: May 17, 1961
  • Canada: May 17, 1958

When do I reach age of consent?

  • United States: May 17, 1956
  • India: May 17, 1958
  • Philippines: May 17, 1956
  • United Kingdom: May 17, 1956
  • Canada: May 17, 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 17, 1958
  • India: May 17, 1961
  • Philippines: May 17, 1958
  • United Kingdom: May 17, 1958
  • Canada: May 17, 1958

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

  • United States: May 17, 1961
  • India: May 17, 1961
  • Philippines: May 17, 1958
  • United Kingdom: May 17, 1958
  • Canada: May 17, 1959

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

  • India: May 17, 1958
  • Canada: May 17, 1959
  • United States: May 17, 1961
  • Philippines: May 17, 1961
  • United Kingdom: May 17, 1958

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

June 17, 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 17, 2026 is on a Sunday.
  • Your next birthday is 241 days away.


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for May 17, 1940

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on May 17, 2025 Secondary Progressions for May 17, 2025
Sun 26 Taurus 11 26 Taurus 37 17 Leo 27
Moon 28 Virgo 12 17 Capricorn 51 14 Scorpio 30
Mercury 20 Taurus 40 12 Taurus 8 28 Cancer 33
Venus 7 Cancer 10 11 Aries 41 5 Cancer 4
Mars 29 Gemini 46 13 Leo 26 24 Leo 2
Jupiter 0 Taurus 9 24 Gemini 46 14 Taurus 33
Saturn 7 Taurus 22 29 Pisces 16 14 Taurus 42
Uranus 22 Taurus 16 27 Taurus 16 25 Taurus 58
Neptune 22 Virgo 48 1 Aries 33 23 Virgo 53
Pluto 0 Leo 52 3 Aquarius 46 2 Leo 55
Rahu 18 Libra 17 24 Pisces 16 13 Libra 46
Ketu 18 Aries 17 24 Virgo 16 13 Aries 46

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