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The 12 zodiac signs and their dates
Your zodiac sign — also called your sun sign — is decided by the position of the Sun on the day you were born. Here are the twelve signs, their standard date ranges, and their elements.
| Sign | Dates | Element |
|---|---|---|
| ♈ Aries | Mar 21 – Apr 19 | Fire |
| ♉ Taurus | Apr 20 – May 20 | Earth |
| ♊ Gemini | May 21 – Jun 20 | Air |
| ♋ Cancer | Jun 21 – Jul 22 | Water |
| ♌ Leo | Jul 23 – Aug 22 | Fire |
| ♍ Virgo | Aug 23 – Sep 22 | Earth |
| ♎ Libra | Sep 23 – Oct 22 | Air |
| ♏ Scorpio | Oct 23 – Nov 21 | Water |
| ♐ Sagittarius | Nov 22 – Dec 21 | Fire |
| ♑ Capricorn | Dec 22 – Jan 19 | Earth |
| ♒ Aquarius | Jan 20 – Feb 18 | Air |
| ♓ Pisces | Feb 19 – Mar 20 | Water |
The four elements
Every sign belongs to one of four elements, and each element shares a core temperament. Knowing your element is a quick way to understand what drives you.
- Fire (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) — Bold, passionate, and driven by inspiration and action.
- Earth (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) — Practical, grounded, and focused on stability and results.
- Air (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) — Curious, communicative, and led by ideas and connection.
- Water (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) — Emotional, intuitive, and deeply attuned to feelings.
How to find your zodiac sign
You only need your birthday — no birth year or time is required for your sun sign. Select your birth month and day in the tool above, and your sign appears instantly along with its element, ruling planet, and key traits.
If your birthday lands on the first or last day of a sign's range, you were born on a cusp. Because the Sun changes signs at a slightly different moment each year, cusp dates can shift by about a day. If you were born on a boundary date, check your exact birth year and time to be sure which sign you are.
Frequently asked questions
Is the zodiac sign the same as the star sign?
Yes. "Zodiac sign," "sun sign," and "star sign" all refer to the same thing — the constellation the Sun was passing through on your birthday.
Why do some charts show slightly different dates?
The Sun enters each sign at a different moment every year, so boundary dates can move by roughly a day. The ranges here use the common standard dates.
Do I need my birth time?
Not for your sun sign — the birthday alone is enough. Birth time matters for your rising sign and moon sign, which need a full birth chart.
Zodiac signs and astrology are for entertainment and self-reflection only. They are not scientific predictions and should not guide important decisions.