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The Sun Sign in Astrology

the sun sign in astrology Find your Astrological Sun Sign and learn more about your sun sun personality and characteristics. If your birthdate falls on the cusp of either the beginning or end of a sun sign date, then you are influenced by both astrological signs.
Note: The dates below are listed according to the traditional Western (Tropical) Zodiac, as opposed to the Eastern (Sidereal) Zodiac.




Astrological Sun Sign Descriptions



zodiac sign aries the ram ARIES - March 21 - April 20
The Aries individual is assertive, brave, energetic, kind, action-oriented, intelligent, individualistic, independent, impulsive, full of strength, competitive, eager, straightforward, forceful, headstrong, pioneering, a leader, focused on the present and freedom-loving. They can also sometimes be intemperate, violent, impatient, fiery, rash, extreme, and arrogant. Aries is the Cardinal, Fire, Masculine sign of the zodiac. Aries is symbolized by the Ram. The ruling planet of Aries is Mars, the planet of ambition, sexual desire, passion, determination, will to act, discipline, motivation, initiation, impulses, and agression; These attributes are associated with Aries itself. The fire form of Aries is a wildfire, an uncontrolled fire.
The key-phrase for Aries is: "I am". More About the Sun Sign Aries




zodiac sign taurus thebull TAURUS - April 20 - May 21
The Taurus individual is is resourceful, thorough, dependable, responsible, loyal, patient, placid, stable, sensual, affectionate, comfortable, solid, earthy, strong, money-oriented, practical, productive, cautious, musical, and artistic. They can also sometimes be stubborn, indulgent, insecure, acquisitive, possessive, rigid, stodgy and slow. Taurus is the Fixed, Earth, Feminine sign of the zodiac. Taurus is symbolized by the Bull. The ruling planet of Taurus is Venus, the planet of romance, relating, friendships, art & beauty, harmony, attraction, and passion; These attributes are associated with Taurus itself. The earth form of Taurus is fertile soil that has green growing plants. The key-phrase for Taurus is: "I Have". More About the Sun Sign Taurus




zodiac sign gemini the twins GEMINI - May 21 - June 21
The Gemini individual is versatile, inquisitive, whimsical, nimble, articulate, lively, active, curious, independent, talkative, sociable, mercurial, and feminine. They can also sometimes be restless, scattered, dual or two-faced, inconstant, rash, gullible, gossipy and superficial. Gemini is the Mutable, Air, Masculine sign of the zodiac. Gemini is symbolized by the Twins. The ruling planet of Gemini is Mercury, Gemini is symbolized by the Twins. The ruling planet of Gemini is Mercury, the planet of intelligence, language, written and verbal communication, memory, expression, and the mind; These attributes are associated with Gemini itself. The air form of Gemini is strong winds. The key-phrase for Aries is: "I Think". More About the Sun Sign Gemini




zodiac sign cancer the crab CANCER - June 21 - July 23
The Cancer individual is is protective, sensitive, compassionate, tenacious, retentive, resourceful, empathetic, a great leader, charming, independent, mysterious, powerful, self-contained, intelligent, family and home oriented, maternal, security oriented, philosopher, honest, nurturing, motherly, warm, sympathetic, artistic, passionate, self-sacrificing, patriotic, sentimental, musical, emotional, and loving. Cancer is the Cardinal, Water, Feminine sign of the zodiac. Cancer is symbolized by the Crab. The ruling planet of Cancer is the Moon, the planet of instincts, subconscious, private life, emotions, past lives, mother, and the intimate self; These attributes are associated with Cancer itself. The water form of Cancer is a torrent, such as rain, a river, or the flow of the ocean. The key-phrase for Cancer is: "I feel". .More About the Sun Sign Cancer




zodiac sign leo the lion LEO - July 23 - August 23
The Leo individual is is creative, generous, proud, fun-loving, dramatic, dignified, theatrical, passionate, affectionate, ardent, ambitious, loves attention, independent, noble, a leader, sunny, naive, magnetic, kingly, and powerful. They can also sometimes be bossy, jealous, patronizing, promiscuous, snobbish, egotistical, boastful, over self-conscious, and arrogant. Leos like to think that they are special and important. They love attention, and will do anything to get it. Leo is the Fixed, Fire, Masculine sign of the zodiac. Leo is symbolized by the Lion. The ruling planet of Leor is the Sun, the planet of power, vitality, basic nature, self-expression, personality, and the ego; These attributes are associated with Leo itself. The fire form of Leo is a controlled bonfire. The key-phrase for Leo is: "I will". .More About the Sun Sign Leo




zodiac sign virgo the virgin VIRGO - August 23 - September 23
The Virgo individual is practical, industrious, efficient, thorough, methodical, exacting, precise, detail-oriented, observant, intelligent, critical, work and service oriented, painstaking, pragmatic, modest, discreet, health and cleanliness conscious, mentally active, and flexible. They can also be fussy, nervous, pedantic, petty, and over-critical. Virgo is the Mutable, Earth, Feminine sign of the zodiac. Virgo is symbolized by the Maiden. The ruling planet of Virgo is Mercury, the planet of intelligence, language, written and verbal communication, memory, expression, and the mind; These attributes are associated with Virgo itself. The earth form of Virgo is a full grown harvest. The key-phrase for Virgo is: "I analyze". . More About the Sun Sign Virgo




zodiac sign libra the scales LIBRA - September 23 - October 23
The Libra individual is is co-operative, diplomatic, sees both sides, open-minded, just, urbane, fair, partnership oriented, avoids conflict, refined, balanced, graceful, charming, debative, idealistic, egalitarian and sociable. They can sometimes also rationalize, be easily deterred, indecisive and lazy Libra is the Cardinal, Air, Masculine sign. Libra is symbolized by the Scales. The ruling planet of Libra is Venus, the planet of romance, relating, friendships, art & beauty, harmony, attraction, and passion; These attributes are associated with Libra itself. The air form of Libra is the calm fall winds.
The key-phrase for Libra is: "I balance". . More About the Sun Sign Libra




zodiac sign scoprio the scorpion SCORPIO - October 23 - November 22
The Libra individual is passionate, secretive, powerful, penetrating, perspicacious, intense, determined, purposeful, imaginative, insightful, perceptive, deep, complex, analytical, inquisitive, resourceful, ambitious, shrewd, magnetic, hypnotic, creative and mysterious. They can also sometimes be cunning, suspicious, compulsive, aggressive, jealous, and controlling. Scorpio is the Fixed, Water, Feminine sign. Scorpio is symbolized by the Scorpion. The ruling planet of Scorpio is Pluto, the planet of transformation, destruction, creation, regeneration, healing, renewal, power struggles, upheaval; These attributes are associated with Scorpio itself. The water form of Scorpio is calm, murky waters that holds unknown things.
The key-phrase for Scorpio is: "I desire". More About the Sun Sign Scorpio




zodiac sign sagittarius the archer SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 22
The Sagittarius individual is freedom-loving, extrovert, straightforward, benevolent, philosophic, idealistic, sincere, intellectual, knowledgeable, philosophical, broad-minded, truth-seeking and telling, just, fun-loving, athletic, adventurous, expansive, and optimistic. They can also sometimes be blundering, careless, exaggerative, know-it-all, over-indulgent, tactless and scattered. Sagittarius is the Mutable, Fire, Masculine sign. Sagittarius is symbolized by the Archer. The ruling planet of Sagittarius is Jupiter, the planet of expansion, lucky breaks, generosity, life purpose, blessings, optimism, and prosperity; These attributes are associated with Sagittarius itself. The fire form of Sagittarius is a campfire or a room with multiple candles in it.
The key-phrase for Scorpio is: "I see". . More About the Sun Sign Sagittarius




zodiac sign capricorn the goat CAPRICORN - December 22 - January 20
The Capricorn individual is prudent, responsible, realistic, formal, patient, methodical, disciplined, traditional, cautious, conventional, hard-working, persevering, self-reliant, ambitious, businesslike, career-oriented, authoritative, conscientious, and competent. They can also sometimes be rigid, suspicious, status-seeking, demanding, insensitive, inhibited and saturnine. Capricorn is the Cardinal, Earth, Feminine sign. Capricorn is symbolized by the Sea-Goat. The ruling planet of Capricorn is Saturn, the planet of Limitations, structure, authority, discipline, boundary, striving, responsibilities, depression, and stability; These attributes are associated with Capricorn itself. The earth form of Capricorn is hard cold winter grounds or mountains.
The key-phrase for Capricorn is: "I Use". . More About the Sun Sign Capricorn




zodiac sign aquarius the water bearer AQUARIUS - January 20 - February 19
The Aquarius individual is unconventional, detached, intellectual, objective, individualistic, inventive, tolerant, unique, rebellious, sophisticated, future-oriented, friendship-oriented, humanitarian, cause-oriented, believes in groups and society, attractive and progressive. They can also sometimes be unpredictable, dogmatic, over-permissive, aloof, eccentric and elitist. Aquarius is the Fixed, Air, Masculine sign. Aquarius is symbolized by the Water Bearer. The ruling planet of Aquarius is Uranus, the planet of sudden turns, rebellion, independence, invention, surprises, liberation, disruption, and awakening; These attributes are associated with Aquarius itself. The air form of Aquarius is a hard winter storm.
The key-phrase for Capricorn is: "I Know". More About the Sun Sign Aquarius




zodiac sign pisces the fish PISCES - February 19 - March 21
The Pisces individual is compassionate, empathetic, imaginative, sensitive, mystical, spiritual, dreamy, passive, easy-going, idealistic, visionary, inspirational, accepting, undiscriminating, charitable, believes in soul growth, self-sacrificing and artistic. They can also sometimes be distracted, detached, illusory, impractical, gullible, neglectful, escapist and lazy. Pisces is the Mutable, Water, Feminine sign. Pisces is symbolized by the Fishes. The ruling planet of Pisces is Neptune, the planet of spirituality, dreams, illusions, imagination, and idealism; These attributes are associated with Pisces itself. The water form of Pisces is the ocean. The key-phrase for Pisces is: "I Believe". . More About the Sun Sign Pisces


Does your sun sign fall on a cusp?

Sun Signs change approximately every 30 days. So looking at the chart above we can see that around February 19th, the Sun is moving out of Capricorn and into sign of Aries. The days surrounding the transition of one sign into the next is considered the Cusp. For example, anyone born between November 23 between December 21 is a Sagittarius, but if your birthday falls on the December 21st then you are on the Cusp of Capricorn and may share similar characteristics with that sign as well.

Keep in mind that the approximate beginning and end dates of a transition from one sign into the next may vary depending on the source. If you are very close to or on the cusp you might want to check an ephemeris to find out exactly when the sun made it's transition during the month in question. But even if you are on a cusp, or are not sure, you can consider which sign feels more like "you" and most likely it will be correct.

see also: Funny Zodiac Sign Descriptions

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