What is a Zodiac Sign?
Your zodiac sign (also called Sun sign) is determined by the position of the Sun at the time of your birth. There are 12 zodiac signs, each spanning about 30 days. Your sign reveals core personality traits, strengths, challenges and how you relate to others.
The 12 Zodiac Signs
The zodiac is divided into four elements, each containing three signs:
- Fire Signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) - Passionate, energetic, courageous. Natural leaders who inspire others.
- Earth Signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) - Grounded, practical, reliable. Builders who create lasting value.
- Air Signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) - Intellectual, social, innovative. Thinkers who connect ideas and people.
- Water Signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) - Intuitive, emotional, deep. Healers who feel the world deeply.
Zodiac Compatibility
Generally, signs of the same element get along well. Fire and Air signs energize each other, while Earth and Water signs nurture each other. But true compatibility depends on the full birth chart, including Moon sign, Venus placement and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I was born on a cusp?
If your birthday falls within 2-3 days of a sign change, you were born "on the cusp." You may feel traits of both signs, but your Sun sign is determined by the exact position of the Sun. Our calculator uses the standard dates, but the exact cusp can shift by a day depending on the year.
What is the difference between Sun sign and Moon sign?
Your Sun sign represents your core identity and ego. Your Moon sign (determined by the Moon's position at birth) reveals your emotional nature and inner world. Together they paint a more complete picture of who you are.
How accurate is zodiac astrology?
Your Sun sign is just one piece of a complex birth chart. For a full reading, astrologers also consider your Moon sign, Rising sign and the positions of all planets. Think of your Sun sign as the foundation of your astrological identity.
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