What is my astrological sign?

When someone asks “What’s your sign?”, they’re usually referring to your Sun sign—the position of the Sun in the zodiac at the moment of your birth. This is the most popular aspect of astrology and often the first connection people make with the zodiac. But what does it really mean, and why is it only the beginning of a much deeper astrological story?

The zodiac is divided into twelve signs, each representing a unique set of qualities, elements, and ruling planets. Your Sun sign is determined by the date you were born:

Aries: March 21 – April 19
Taurus: April 20 – May 20
Gemini: May 21 – June 20
Cancer: June 21 – July 22
Leo: July 23 – August 22
Virgo: August 23 – September 22
Libra: September 23 – October 22
Scorpio: October 23 – November 21
Sagittarius: November 22 – December 21
Capricorn: December 22 – January 19
Aquarius: January 20 – February 18
Pisces: February 19 – March 20

If your birthday falls near the beginning or end of one of these ranges, you might be born “on the cusp.” In that case, only an exact birth chart can determine your true Sun sign.

Why your Sun sign matters

The Sun in astrology represents your core self—your identity, your essence, and what drives you. It reflects the traits that are most natural to you, even if they are not always visible to others. Your Sun sign shows your style of expression, your ego, and the way you seek to shine in the world.

For example, someone with the Sun in Leo may be creative and confident, while someone with the Sun in Virgo may be practical, thoughtful, and detail-oriented. Each sign offers different strengths and life themes.

But you are more than your Sun sign

While your Sun sign offers powerful insights, it’s only one part of the picture. Two people born under the same Sun sign can be very different in personality. Why? Because their Moon sign, rising sign, and the positions of all the other planets shape who they are.

Your Moon sign reveals your emotional nature and what makes you feel safe and fulfilled. Your rising sign, or ascendant, describes how you appear to others and how you begin new experiences. Mercury, Venus, Mars, and the other planets show your thinking style, love language, energy, and much more.

How to discover your full astrological profile

To understand yourself on a deeper level, it’s helpful to look beyond the Sun sign and explore your complete birth chart. This chart is calculated based on your exact date, time, and place of birth. It shows the positions of all planets in the zodiac and in the twelve astrological houses. These placements reveal your strengths, inner challenges, natural talents, relationship patterns, and life direction.

Your birth chart is like a cosmic map of your soul’s journey. It uncovers your potential and shows you how to grow, evolve, and align with your true self.

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