Enter your birthday to discover your star sign
Your zodiac sign, also known as your sun sign or star sign, is determined by the position of the Sun at the time of your birth. Western astrology divides the sky into 12 sections, each named after a constellation, and assigns personality traits and tendencies to people born during each period. While astrology is not a science, millions of people around the world find meaning and self-reflection in their zodiac signs.
The zodiac system has been used for thousands of years, dating back to ancient Babylonian astronomy. Each sign belongs to one of four elements (Fire, Earth, Air, Water) and one of three qualities (Cardinal, Fixed, Mutable), which further shape personality descriptions. Your ruling planet adds another layer of astrological meaning.
| Sign | Dates | Symbol | Element | Planet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aries | Mar 21 - Apr 19 | ♈ | Fire | Mars |
| Taurus | Apr 20 - May 20 | ♉ | Earth | Venus |
| Gemini | May 21 - Jun 20 | ♊ | Air | Mercury |
| Cancer | Jun 21 - Jul 22 | ♋ | Water | Moon |
| Leo | Jul 23 - Aug 22 | ♌ | Fire | Sun |
| Virgo | Aug 23 - Sep 22 | ♍ | Earth | Mercury |
| Libra | Sep 23 - Oct 22 | ♎ | Air | Venus |
| Scorpio | Oct 23 - Nov 21 | ♏ | Water | Pluto |
| Sagittarius | Nov 22 - Dec 21 | ♐ | Fire | Jupiter |
| Capricorn | Dec 22 - Jan 19 | ♑ | Earth | Saturn |
| Aquarius | Jan 20 - Feb 18 | ♒ | Air | Uranus |
| Pisces | Feb 19 - Mar 20 | ♓ | Water | Neptune |
Zodiac compatibility is based on the elements and qualities of each sign. Generally, signs of the same element get along well:
Fire and Air signs often complement each other, as do Earth and Water signs. Opposite signs on the zodiac wheel (like Aries-Libra or Taurus-Scorpio) can have strong attraction but may also face challenges.
If your birthday falls on the boundary between two signs (within a day or two of the transition), you are said to be "born on the cusp." You may identify with traits from both signs. The exact moment the Sun moves from one sign to the next varies slightly each year, so if you were born on a cusp date, you may want to check your exact birth time for a more precise determination. Our tool uses the most commonly accepted date ranges.