What Is My Zodiac Sign?
Choose your birth month and day to find your conventional Western tropical Sun sign.
How zodiac dates work
The zodiac divides the Sun's apparent annual path into twelve signs. Your Sun sign is the sign occupied by the Sun at birth. Common date ranges are useful shortcuts, but the exact change from one sign to the next can shift by several hours depending on the year and time zone.
Born on a cusp?
A cusp is the boundary between two signs, not a separate hybrid Sun sign. If you were born near the first or last date of a conventional range, an exact natal chart calculation is the reliable way to confirm the result.
Zodiac sign dates
| Sign | Dates | Element |
|---|---|---|
| βAries | March 21 β April 19 | Fire |
| βTaurus | April 20 β May 20 | Earth |
| βGemini | May 21 β June 20 | Air |
| βCancer | June 21 β July 22 | Water |
| βLeo | July 23 β August 22 | Fire |
| βVirgo | August 23 β September 22 | Earth |
| βLibra | September 23 β October 22 | Air |
| βScorpio | October 23 β November 21 | Water |
| βSagittarius | November 22 β December 21 | Fire |
| βCapricorn | December 22 β January 19 | Earth |
| βAquarius | January 20 β February 18 | Air |
| βPisces | February 19 β March 20 | Water |
Beyond the Sun sign
Your Sun sign describes identity and direction, but a complete natal chart also includes your Moon, rising sign, every planet, all twelve houses, and the aspects between them.
Frequently asked questions
How is my zodiac sign determined?
Your Sun sign is determined by the Sun's position at your birth. Conventional date ranges provide a quick answer for most birthdays.
What if I was born on a cusp date?
The exact time when the Sun changes signs varies by year and time zone. If your birthday is near a boundary, calculate a natal chart with your exact birth time and place.
Is my zodiac sign my whole birth chart?
No. It is your Sun sign. The Moon, rising sign, planets, houses, and aspects add essential layers.