Year of the Dragon — 1940

Overview of 1940

1940 in the Chinese sexagenary cycle is the 庚辰 year — the Dragon, known for being ambitious, magnetic, and visionary. The NaYin designation ‘Wax-Metal’ (白蜡金) means Metal refined like wax — malleable under heat, beautiful when shaped with care.. The metal heavenly stem layers in discipline, precision, and a sense of justice, creating a multi-dimensional personality profile. This was an era of upheaval and transformation — the shadow of world wars, the tide of national awakening, and the dawn of rapid technological advancement all left their mark on these years. Notable individuals born in 1940 include John Lennon, Patrick Stewart, Ringo Starr. Favorable Five Elements: Earth (generates Metal), Metal (same element), Water (Metal produces Water, flowing energy).

The 庚辰 Pillar (position 17 of 60)

The 庚辰 pillar sits at position 0 of the sexagenary cycle. Its stem, 庚, carries the unyielding force of raw iron and axe — decisive, structured, cutting through ambiguity, grounded by the Dragon’s domain — morning vitality, ambition, and magnetic presence. The ‘Wax-Metal’ NaYin overlays this with its own imagery, suggesting a personality where geng qualities are filtered through dragon instincts. This exact combination recurs only every 60 years — the previous was 1880, the next will be 2000.

Famous People Born in 1940

1940 Dragon in 2026 (Year of the Horse)

Element Interaction: Neutral

Neutral influence.

Ben Ming Nian (Zodiac Year)

The next Ben Ming Nian for Dragon people born in 1940 is in 2036.

Compatibility Overview

Compatibility for Dragon individuals centers on finding partners who value admiration as much as they do. While traditional pairings offer guidance, the full BaZi chart — including stem, branch, and element interactions — provides the complete picture.

Historical Events of 1940

• Winston Churchill became Prime Minister of Britain: 'I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, and sweat.'
• The Battle of Britain — the first major military campaign fought entirely by air forces.
• Penicillin began mass production, saving millions of lives.

The Era of 1940

This was an era of upheaval and transformation — the shadow of world wars, the tide of national awakening, and the dawn of rapid technological advancement all left their mark on these years.

This Generation Today

As of 2026, people born in 1940 are 86. They belong to the Silent Generation, who grew up rebuilding the world after WWII.