Dates of the Zodiac Signs: Find Yours and the Exact Change Time
Zodiac dates shift by a day from year to year. Find your sign, and see the exact minute the Sun changes sign.
- Zodiac sign dates change by a day from year to year. The table below gives the exact minute for any year.
- Born on a change day? Enter your date to see the exact time the Sun changed sign, then compare with your birth time.
- Dates here are Western (tropical). Vedic signs run about three weeks later.
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Find your sign and the exact change time
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All 12 zodiac sign dates
These are the usual dates. Tap a sign for its profile.
Exact sign change times for any year
The Sun changes sign at a slightly different minute each year. Pick a year to see when it happens, shown in your own time zone.
Every sign, honestly described
♈︎ Aries Mar 21 – Apr 19
In short: Bold, direct, quick to start.
Strengths: Courage, drive, honesty. Watch out for: Impatience, a short fuse.
Easiest matches: Leo, Sagittarius, Gemini, Aquarius. Read the full Aries profile
♉︎ Taurus Apr 20 – May 20
In short: Steady, sensual, loyal.
Strengths: Reliability, patience, taste. Watch out for: Stubbornness, resisting change.
Easiest matches: Virgo, Capricorn, Cancer, Pisces. Read the full Taurus profile
♊︎ Gemini May 21 – Jun 20
In short: Curious, witty, restless.
Strengths: Adaptable, great communicator. Watch out for: Scattered focus, nerves.
Easiest matches: Libra, Aquarius, Leo, Aries. Read the full Gemini profile
♋︎ Cancer Jun 21 – Jul 22
In short: Caring, intuitive, protective.
Strengths: Empathy, memory, loyalty. Watch out for: Moodiness, holding on too long.
Easiest matches: Scorpio, Pisces, Virgo, Taurus. Read the full Cancer profile
♌︎ Leo Jul 23 – Aug 22
In short: Warm, proud, generous.
Strengths: Confidence, creativity, heart. Watch out for: Needing applause, pride.
Easiest matches: Sagittarius, Aries, Libra, Gemini. Read the full Leo profile
♍︎ Virgo Aug 23 – Sep 22
In short: Careful, practical, helpful.
Strengths: Detail, service, problem-solving. Watch out for: Worry, harsh self-criticism.
Easiest matches: Capricorn, Taurus, Scorpio, Cancer. Read the full Virgo profile
♎︎ Libra Sep 23 – Oct 22
In short: Fair, charming, social.
Strengths: Diplomacy, balance, style. Watch out for: Indecision, avoiding conflict.
Easiest matches: Aquarius, Gemini, Sagittarius, Leo. Read the full Libra profile
♏︎ Scorpio Oct 23 – Nov 21
In short: Intense, private, determined.
Strengths: Depth, focus, resilience. Watch out for: Jealousy, secrecy.
Easiest matches: Pisces, Cancer, Capricorn, Virgo.
♐︎ Sagittarius Nov 22 – Dec 21
In short: Free, optimistic, curious.
Strengths: Vision, humour, honesty. Watch out for: Bluntness, restlessness.
Easiest matches: Aries, Leo, Aquarius, Libra.
♑︎ Capricorn Dec 22 – Jan 19
In short: Disciplined, ambitious, dry.
Strengths: Responsibility, planning, grit. Watch out for: Overwork, coldness under stress.
Easiest matches: Taurus, Virgo, Pisces, Scorpio.
♒︎ Aquarius Jan 20 – Feb 18
In short: Original, independent, idealistic.
Strengths: Innovation, fairness, friendship. Watch out for: Detachment, stubborn ideas.
Easiest matches: Gemini, Libra, Aries, Sagittarius.
♓︎ Pisces Feb 19 – Mar 20
In short: Dreamy, gentle, artistic.
Strengths: Compassion, imagination, intuition. Watch out for: Escapism, boundaries.
Easiest matches: Cancer, Scorpio, Taurus, Capricorn.
Elements and styles
| Element | Signs | Feels |
|---|---|---|
| Fire | Aries, Leo, Sagittarius | Energy, action and enthusiasm |
| Earth | Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn | Practical, steady and grounded |
| Air | Gemini, Libra, Aquarius | Ideas, talk and connection |
| Water | Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces | Feeling, intuition and depth |
Next steps: learn what your sign means in the sun sign guide, check how two signs match in relationships in astrology, or get a daily line for your sign in daily affirmations by zodiac sign. New to this? Start with astrology basics.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dates of the zodiac signs?
Aries starts about March 20 or 21 and Pisces ends about March 19 or 20. Each sign lasts about 30 days. The exact minute the Sun enters each sign changes a little every year, which is why dates can shift by a day.
Why do zodiac dates change from year to year?
A calendar year is not exactly the length of the Sun's trip around the zodiac, and leap years reset the difference. So the Sun enters each sign at a slightly different time every year.
What is my sign if I was born on the cusp?
If your birthday is on a day when the Sun changes sign, your sign depends on your birth time and place. Enter your date in the finder above to see the exact change time, then compare it with your birth time in the same time zone.
Are Vedic zodiac dates different?
Yes. Vedic (sidereal) astrology uses a different zodiac. The Sun enters sidereal Aries around April 14, so your Vedic sign is usually the one before your Western sign.
Does the zodiac date list include Ophiuchus?
No. Astrology uses 12 equal signs that follow the seasons. Ophiuchus is a constellation, and astrology does not use constellations to define the signs.
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 Sun's ecliptic longitude is calculated for the date you choose. A sign starts each time the longitude reaches a multiple of 30 degrees. Times are converted to your device time zone.
Sources and background
- Sign change times are computed from the Sun's apparent position using the astronomy-engine library (MIT licence). As a check, our 2026 March equinox time matches the published time of 14:46 UTC to the minute.
- Elements, styles and ruling planets follow standard Western astrological tradition.
- 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 shown that sun signs predict personality. For birth times in other time zones or before standard time zones, check historical time-zone data.
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