Zodiac Sign Calculator
The Zodiac Sign Calculator determines your astrological zodiac sign based on your birth date. The zodiac is divided into 12 signs, each associated with specific personality traits and characteristics. Enter your birthday to find your sun sign and learn about its associated element (fire, earth, air, water) and modality (cardinal, fixed, mutable). This tool is for entertainment and curiosity about astrology.
Formula
Zodiac signs by date: - Aries: Mar 21 - Apr 19 - Taurus: Apr 20 - May 20 - Gemini: May 21 - Jun 20 - Cancer: Jun 21 - Jul 22 - Leo: Jul 23 - Aug 22 - Virgo: Aug 23 - Sep 22 - Libra: Sep 23 - Oct 22 - Scorpio: Oct 23 - Nov 21 - Sagittarius: Nov 22 - Dec 21 - Capricorn: Dec 22 - Jan 19 - Aquarius: Jan 20 - Feb 18 - Pisces: Feb 19 - Mar 20
Example
Birth date: 1990-08-15 Zodiac sign: Leo (Jul 23 - Aug 22) Element: Fire Modality: Fixed Birth date: 1995-01-05 Zodiac sign: Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19) Element: Earth Modality: Cardinal
How to Use
- Enter your birth date
- The calculator identifies your zodiac sign
- Review your sign's element and modality
- Read about your sign's characteristics (for entertainment)
- Share with friends for fun
Frequently Asked Questions
What are zodiac signs based on?
Zodiac signs are based on the position of the sun relative to constellations at the time of birth. Western astrology divides the year into 12 signs, each spanning about 30 degrees of the ecliptic. The dates are approximate and based on tropical astrology.
What is the difference between sun, moon, and rising signs?
Your sun sign (calculated here) represents your core identity. Your moon sign represents emotions and inner self. Your rising sign (ascendant) represents how others see you. A full birth chart includes all three and more, requiring exact birth time and location.
Is astrology scientific?
Astrology is not a science and has no empirical evidence supporting its claims. It is considered a pseudoscience. However, many people enjoy zodiac signs for entertainment, self-reflection, and cultural tradition. This calculator is for fun and curiosity.
What are the zodiac elements?
The 12 signs are grouped into 4 elements: Fire (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) - passionate and energetic. Earth (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) - practical and grounded. Air (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) - intellectual and social. Water (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) - emotional and intuitive.
What if I was born on a cusp date?
If born on the boundary between two signs (a cusp), you may exhibit traits of both. The calculator assigns one sign based on the exact date. For a definitive answer, a full birth chart with exact birth time is needed, as the sun changes signs at a specific moment.