Sun Sign in Astrology: Find Your Sign and What It Means
Your sun sign is the zodiac sign the Sun was in on your birthday. Pick your date to find yours in seconds.
- Your sun sign is the sign the Sun was in on your birthday. Pick your date to find it.
- Signs change on about the 20th to 23rd of each month. If you were born near that day, check with your birth time and place.
- Your sun sign is one part of your chart. The moon and rising signs add the rest.
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Your sun sign is the Sun’s home on your birthday
The Sun moves through the 12 zodiac signs over a year, about a month in each. The sign it was in on your birth date is your sun sign. In astrology it shows your core identity: what drives you and how you like to shine. It is the sign people mean when they say “I’m a Leo.” Our astrology basics guide explains how it fits into the bigger picture.
Sun sign dates and chart
Tap a sign to learn more, or filter by element or style.
| Sign | Dates | Element | Style | Ruling planet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ♈ Aries | Mar 21 – Apr 19 | Fire | Cardinal | Mars |
| ♉ Taurus | Apr 20 – May 20 | Earth | Fixed | Venus |
| ♊ Gemini | May 21 – Jun 20 | Air | Mutable | Mercury |
| ♋ Cancer | Jun 21 – Jul 22 | Water | Cardinal | Moon |
| ♌ Leo | Jul 23 – Aug 22 | Fire | Fixed | Sun |
| ♍ Virgo | Aug 23 – Sep 22 | Earth | Mutable | Mercury |
| ♎ Libra | Sep 23 – Oct 22 | Air | Cardinal | Venus |
| ♏ Scorpio | Oct 23 – Nov 21 | Water | Fixed | Pluto (Mars in old systems) |
| ♐ Sagittarius | Nov 22 – Dec 21 | Fire | Mutable | Jupiter |
| ♑ Capricorn | Dec 22 – Jan 19 | Earth | Cardinal | Saturn |
| ♒ Aquarius | Jan 20 – Feb 18 | Air | Fixed | Uranus (Saturn in old systems) |
| ♓ Pisces | Feb 19 – Mar 20 | Water | Mutable | Neptune (Jupiter in old systems) |
Ruling planets follow the modern system. Older (traditional) astrology gives Scorpio to Mars, Aquarius to Saturn and Pisces to Jupiter. Learn more about the planets in astrology.
What element and style mean
Fire: energy and action. Earth: practical and steady. Air: ideas and talk. Water: feeling and intuition.
Cardinal starts things. Fixed keeps them going. Mutable adapts and finishes.
Quick check: does your sun sign fit?
Born on the cusp?
The Sun changes sign around the 20th to 23rd of each month. The exact minute shifts a little from year to year and with your time zone. If you were born within a day of a change, you may be on the cusp. You are not “half and half”. You belong to one sign, and your birth time and place can tell which. Use a sun, moon and rising sign calculator or the free birth chart calculator.
Sun sign vs moon sign vs rising sign
| Placement | Shows | You need |
|---|---|---|
| Sun sign | Your core self and drive | Birth date |
| Moon sign | Your feelings and needs | Birth date (time helps) |
| Rising sign | Your style and first impression | Birth date, time and place |
Go further
- Check how two signs match: relationships in astrology
- See all dates and profiles: dates of the zodiac signs
- Read a good starter book: 10 best astrology books for beginners
Frequently asked questions
Is a sun sign the same as a birth sign?
Yes. Your sun sign, birth sign, star sign and zodiac sign all mean the sign the Sun was in when you were born.
What is my sun sign if I was born on the cusp?
The Sun changes sign on about the 20th to 23rd of each month, and the exact moment moves slightly each year and by time zone. If your birthday is within a day or two of a change, use a birth chart calculator with your birth time and place to be sure.
Is the sun sign the most important part of the chart?
It is the most famous part, and it describes your core drive and identity. Astrologers also read the Moon sign (your feelings) and the rising sign (how you come across). Together they are called the Big 3.
How many sun signs are there?
Twelve: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.
Do sun sign dates differ in Vedic astrology?
Yes. Vedic (sidereal) astrology uses a different zodiac, so your sign is often the one before your Western sign. This page uses the Western (tropical) dates.
How we made this page
Written and edited by the Centaurus team. We aim to be clear about what is tradition, what is our own reading, and what is fact.
How it works
The finder matches your birth month and day to the usual date ranges. These are approximate: the Sun enters each sign at a slightly different minute every year, and the minute depends on your time zone.
Sources and background
- Dates use the Western (tropical) zodiac, which is fixed to the seasons. Vedic (sidereal) astrology gives different signs.
- Elements, styles (modalities) and ruling planets follow standard Western astrological tradition. Modern and traditional rulers are both shown for Scorpio, Aquarius and Pisces.
- Trait descriptions are common astrological themes written in our own words.
What this page cannot do
Astrology is a symbolic tradition, not a science. Studies have not found that sun signs predict personality. Use it for reflection and fun, not for big decisions.
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