1940 Chinese Zodiac
1940 is the Year of the Yang Metal Dragon.
This Dragon year begins on Chinese New Year, February 8, 1940, and runs until the eve of the next lunar new year.
Born in January or early February 1940?
The zodiac animal changes on Chinese New Year, not January 1. If you were born before February 8, 1940, your sign is actually the Rabbit (the previous lunar year) — not the Dragon.
The element of 1940
⚔️ Yang Metal — Metal is resolve, discipline, and ambition. It sharpens an animal into something focused and unbending, with strong principles and a will of steel. Metal types achieve a great deal, but their rigidity and pride can isolate them.
People born in the Year of the Dragon
The Dragon is the only mythical animal in the cycle, and it carries that exception like a birthright. Dragons are larger than life — visionary, proud, and electric with self-belief. They aim high, dream loud, and expect the world to make room. Luck seems to follow them, though it is usually the residue of their nerve. A Dragon's presence fills a space; their enthusiasm is contagious and their disappointment seismic. They are generous when admired and impossible when bored.
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Dragon lucky colors & numbers
| Lucky colors | Gold, Silver, Grey |
|---|---|
| Lucky numbers | 1, 6, 7 |
| Native guardian (本命佛) | Samantabhadra Bodhisattva (普贤菩萨) |
Other Years of the Dragon
Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac animal is 1940?
1940 is the year of the Dragon — more precisely the Yang Metal Dragon. The Dragon year begins on Chinese New Year, February 8, 1940.
If I was born in January 1940, what is my sign?
If you were born before February 8, 1940, you are actually a Rabbit (the previous lunar year), not a Dragon. The animal only changes on Chinese New Year's Day.
What element is 1940?
The 1940 year carries the Yang Metal element, drawn from the year's Heavenly Stem in the sexagenary cycle. That makes it a Yang Metal Dragon.