Sun Signs 101: Your Horoscope Sign Explained

Your Sun sign is the one most people already know: your "horoscope sign" based on the date you were born. It reflects your core personality, identity, and the energy you bring into the world. Once you know yours, you can use it as a starting point to explore deeper. 

Afterwards, check out our Sun Sign Guides and Journal Prompts by Sun Sign to see how this plays out for your specific sign.



What it is

Your Sun sign is the zodiac sign the Sun was in on the day you were born. It's the sign most people already know, even if they don’t realize it. 

This sign represents your core identity: the "you" at the center of your personality. Think of it as your natural energy source, the way you shine in the world.


Why it matters

If you've ever read a horoscope in a magazine or online, it was written for your Sun sign. That's why people usually ask "What's your sign?" when they mean this one. 

It's the broadest and most recognizable part of astrology: your natural style, the energy you radiate, and how people tend to first experience you.


Quick Dates 

Each Sun sign lines up with a stretch of the calendar year. 

Find your birthday in the list below to see your Sun sign:

♈ 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


Next Steps 

Your Sun sign is the best place to start with astrology, but it's just the beginning. 

Your Moon sign reveals your emotions and inner world, while your Rising sign (Ascendant) shows how others first see you. Together, these three placements - Sun, Moon, and Rising - make up your "Big 3."

If you want to keep exploring, check out our Sun Sign Guides for deeper insights, or look ahead to our Big 3 explainer for how these pieces fit together.



Your Sun sign is where astrology begins, but it doesn't have to end here. For a deeper dive, check out our Sun Sign Guides by sign or use our Journal Prompts by Sun Sign to explore your own story. 

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