Zodiac Sign Calculator
Enter your birthday to find your sun sign, optionally enter birth time for an approximate rising sign
How to Use
- Select or enter your birthday in the "Date of Birth" field.
- To look up your rising sign, enter your birth time in the "Birth Time" field.
- Click "Find My Sign" to view your sun sign (and rising sign if birth time is provided).
- Click "Reset" to clear all inputs and start over.
Zodiac Sign Date Reference Table
Aries
3/21 - 4/19
Fire
Taurus
4/20 - 5/20
Earth
Gemini
5/21 - 6/20
Air
Cancer
6/21 - 7/22
Water
Leo
7/23 - 8/22
Fire
Virgo
8/23 - 9/22
Earth
Libra
9/23 - 10/22
Air
Scorpio
10/23 - 11/21
Water
Sagittarius
11/22 - 12/21
Fire
Capricorn
12/22 - 1/19
Earth
Aquarius
1/20 - 2/18
Air
Pisces
2/19 - 3/20
Water
The rising sign (ascendant) represents the first impression you give to others and your outward persona. Accurately calculating the rising sign requires the exact time and location of birth. This tool uses a simplified lookup table to provide an approximate result for reference only. For precise results, use a full birth chart calculator.
Important Notes
- Zodiac date ranges follow the commonly accepted standard. Actual boundary dates may vary slightly each year due to precession.
- The rising sign result is a simplified approximation that does not account for birth location coordinates. It is for entertainment purposes only.
- Zodiac analysis is for reference and entertainment only and should not be used as the basis for major life decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a zodiac sign?
A zodiac (sun) sign is determined by the position of the sun along the ecliptic at the time of your birth. It is the sign people commonly refer to when they ask "What's your sign?" and represents your core personality and sense of self.
What is the difference between a sun sign and a rising sign?
Your sun sign represents your inner core personality and self-awareness, determined by your date of birth. Your rising sign represents your outward image and the first impression others have of you, determined by your birth time and location. Together they shape your overall personality.
How accurate is the rising sign calculation?
This tool uses a simplified lookup table to estimate the rising sign and does not account for birth location or precise astronomical data, so results are approximate. For an accurate rising sign, use a professional birth chart tool that requires your full birth time and location.
What if I was born on a cusp (boundary date)?
If you were born on a cusp date, the sun may fall in either the preceding or following sign. The exact boundary time varies each year. It is recommended to check the precise ephemeris for your birth year or use a professional birth chart tool to confirm.