"What is my zodiac sign?" is one of the most common questions people ask about astrology, and the answer is simpler than it looks: your zodiac sign — your Sun sign — is the sign the Sun was in on the day you were born. Find your birth date in the list below, and you have your sign. If you were born on a boundary date, the notes on cusps will help you check, and if you want more than the Sun sign, the sections on Moon and rising signs explain what else your chart holds.
It is worth saying at the start that a zodiac sign is a starting point, not a verdict. It describes a set of traditional themes that many people recognise in themselves, and it is a shared language for talking about personality. It does not decide who you are, and it should never be used to make medical, financial or legal decisions. It is a piece of entertainment with a reflective edge, and the most useful way to use it is to notice what fits and to leave the rest.
Find your sign by birth date
Here is the quick list. Find the range that contains your birthday:
- Aries — March 21 to April 19
- Taurus — April 20 to May 20
- Gemini — May 21 to June 20
- Cancer — June 21 to July 22
- Leo — July 23 to August 22
- Virgo — August 23 to September 22
- Libra — September 23 to October 22
- Scorpio — October 23 to November 21
- Sagittarius — November 22 to December 21
- Capricorn — December 22 to January 19
- Aquarius — January 20 to February 18
- Pisces — February 19 to March 20
That is the whole of it for most people. If your birthday falls comfortably inside a range, that is your sign. The zodiac sign finder will confirm it from your birth date, and the horoscope hub has a profile for each sign with its dates, traits, love, career and compatibility.
Born on a boundary? Check the cusp
If your birthday falls on the first or last day of a range — or within a day of it — your sign depends on the exact year and time you were born. The Sun moves into a new sign at a specific moment, and that moment falls on different dates in different years. A person born on March 20 might be Pisces in one year and Aries in another. A person born on June 21 might be Gemini or Cancer, depending on the year.
The way to be sure is to use your exact birth time and place. A birth chart calculator will tell you which sign the Sun was in at the moment of your birth, and it will also show your Moon and rising signs. If you do not know your birth time, a chart based on the date alone can still narrow it down, and many people born on a cusp find the answer in a day or two of checking. There is no need to guess: the information is available, and it is worth getting right.
What your sign says — and what it does not
Your Sun sign is the sign most people mean when they say "my zodiac sign," and it is traditionally linked with your core identity: the part of you that is most visible, most consistent, and most like the person you are becoming. Leo is linked with warmth and visibility, Virgo with order and care, Scorpio with intensity and focus. These are themes, not traits carved in stone, and most people recognise some of their sign in themselves and some of it not at all.
What your sign does not say is just as important. It does not predict your future, it does not decide who you should love or what job you should do, and it does not explain everything about you. Two people with the same sign can be very different, because a sign is only one part of a chart — and a chart is only one way of looking at a person. The rest is life: family, friends, choices, luck, and the thousand small decisions that make a person who they are.
Beyond the Sun sign: Moon and rising
Many people find their Sun sign only partly fits, and the reason is usually the Moon and rising signs. Your Moon sign is the sign the Moon was in when you were born, and traditional astrology links it with your emotional life: how you feel, what you need to feel safe, and how you react under stress. Your rising sign — also called the ascendant — is the sign that was rising on the eastern horizon at the moment of your birth, and it is linked with first impressions: how you come across, how you meet the world, and the style you present.
To find these, you need your birth time and place as well as your date. The moon sign calculator finds your Moon sign, the rising sign calculator finds your ascendant, and the birth chart calculator shows the whole picture at once. Many people find that their Moon sign explains their inner life better than their Sun sign does, and that their rising sign explains how other people see them. Together, the three give a fuller and more personal reading than the Sun sign alone.
A short portrait of each sign
If you have just found your sign, here is a one-line sketch of each, to help you know where to look next. Aries is the starter: direct, energetic, and first into the fray. Taurus is the steady one: patient, sensual, and loyal to what it loves. Gemini is the conversationalist: curious, quick, and always learning. Cancer is the carer: protective, intuitive, and deeply attached to home.
Leo is the warm heart: generous, proud, and happiest when appreciated. Virgo is the craftsperson: careful, practical, and devoted to doing things well. Libra is the peacemaker: fair-minded, charming, and always seeking balance. Scorpio is the deep diver: intense, loyal, and not afraid of the truth.
Sagittarius is the traveller: optimistic, honest, and always looking further ahead. Capricorn is the climber: patient, ambitious, and built for the long haul. Aquarius is the original: independent, idealistic, and full of ideas. Pisces is the dreamer: compassionate, imaginative, and attuned to feeling. Each sign has a full profile on this site, with strengths, challenges, love, career and compatibility.
What to do with your sign
Once you know your sign, the most useful thing to do is to read its profile with a light touch and notice what fits. Keep the parts that ring true — they may tell you something about your habits, your strengths, or the way you handle stress. Leave the parts that do not fit. Then, if you are curious, read the signs of the people closest to you. It is a gentle way to understand someone else's point of view, and it often explains a friction or a friendship that previously made no sense.
The zodiac compatibility calculator lets you compare any two signs, and the lucky number generator offers a small daily ritual based on your sign. Both are for fun and reflection. Neither is a guide to life, and neither should be used to make a decision that matters. For those, trust your judgement, and the advice of people who know you.
Frequently asked questions
What is my zodiac sign?
Your zodiac sign is the sign the Sun was in on the day you were born. Find your birth date in the list above, or use the zodiac sign finder to confirm it. If you were born on a boundary date, check your exact birth time.
How do I find my zodiac sign from my birth date?
Match your birth date to the date ranges in the list above — for example, March 21 to April 19 is Aries. Each sign covers roughly a month, and the ranges are listed in order from Aries to Pisces.
What if I was born on a cusp date?
Your sign depends on the exact year and time you were born, because the Sun changes signs at a specific moment. Use a birth chart calculator with your birth time and place to be sure.
Is my zodiac sign the same as my Sun sign?
Yes. When people say "my zodiac sign," they almost always mean their Sun sign — the sign the Sun was in on their birth date. Your Moon sign and rising sign are different parts of your chart.
What is the difference between Sun, Moon and rising signs?
Your Sun sign is linked with your core identity, your Moon sign with your emotional life, and your rising sign with how you come across to others. You need your birth time and place to find your Moon and rising signs.
Can my zodiac sign change?
Your Sun sign does not change, but the sign given for a birth date can differ between the tropical zodiac used in Western astrology and the sidereal zodiac used in Vedic astrology. Both are traditions with long histories; they are different systems, not mistakes.