Zodiac Sign Dates
| Sign | Approximate dates |
|---|---|
| ♈︎ Aries | Mar 21 – Apr 19 |
| ♉︎ Taurus | Apr 20 – May 20 |
| ♊︎ Gemini | May 21 – Jun 20 |
| ♋︎ Cancer | Jun 21 – Jul 22 |
| ♌︎ Leo | Jul 23 – Aug 22 |
| ♍︎ Virgo | Aug 23 – Sep 22 |
| ♎︎ Libra | Sep 23 – Oct 22 |
| ♏︎ Scorpio | Oct 23 – Nov 21 |
| ♐︎ Sagittarius | Nov 22 – Dec 21 |
| ♑︎ Capricorn | Dec 22 – Jan 19 |
| ♒︎ Aquarius | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| ♓︎ Pisces | Feb 19 – Mar 20 |
Born on a Cusp?
The Sun changes sign on slightly different dates each year. If you were born within a day of a change, your exact birth time and place determine your sign — enter them above.
Sun Sign vs Zodiac Sign
When people ask 'what's your sign?', they mean the sign the Sun was in on your birthday. Astrologically, it describes your core identity and vitality — but it's only one of ten planets in your chart. See Big Three astrology.
Elements of the Zodiac Signs
Fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) are energetic; Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) practical; Air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) intellectual; Water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) emotional. More: elements and modalities.
Sidereal vs Tropical Zodiac
Western astrology (and this calculator) uses the tropical zodiac, tied to the seasons. Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac, tied to the stars, which is currently about 24° behind — so your Vedic sign is often the previous sign.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a cusp?
The day the Sun changes from one sign to the next. You belong to one sign, determined by your exact birth time.
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