You could also be someone who simply doesn’t know their sun sign at all!
What is a sun sign?
Before we get into each of the 12 signs, let’s unpack what a sun sign actually is.
Altogether, the zodiac fills up the 360-degree chart that is Earth’s orbit around the sun.
These are known as the astrological seasons.
What is my sun sign?
But when it comes to sun signs, all you need is your birthday.
Note:These are the dates for the western (or tropical) astrology seasons.
For Vedic (sidereal) astrology dates, check out ourguide to Vedic astrology.
It is both acardinal signand afire signand is represented by the Ram.
Aries also rules thefirst houseof self-identity and self-image in astrology.
It is represented by the Twins and rules over the third house of communication and local community.
Some of the qualities associated with Gemini suns include:
Here’s ourfull guide to Geminifor more information.
Cancer
Cancer is the fourth sign of the zodiac and the firstwater signof the astrological year.
It’s the only sign ruled by the moon and is a cardinal sign.
Cancer is represented by the Crab and rules over the fourth house of home and family.
Those with Cancer suns are known to be:
Check out ourfull guide to Cancersfor more information.
Leo’s modality is fixed, and the sign is represented by the Lion.
This sign rules over the fifth house of creativity and self-expression.
Qualities associated with Leo suns include:
Here’s ourfull guide to Leofor more information.
Virgo is represented by the Virgin and rules over the sixth house of health and service.
Virgo suns are associated with the following characteristics:
Here’s ourfull guide to Virgosfor more information.
Libra is a cardinalair signruled by the planet of love, beauty, and pleasure,Venus.
It rules over the seventh house of relationships.
Libra suns are often thought to be:
Check out ourfull guide to Librasfor more information.
Scorpio
Some qualities associated with Scorpio suns include:
Check out ourfull guide to Scorpiofor more information.
Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, the planet of abundance, and is a mutable fire sign.
Sag also rules over theninth houseof growth and expansion.
Sagittarius suns are often known to be:
Here’s ourfull guide to Sagittariusfor more information.
Capricorn is represented by the mythical sea goat and rules over the10th houseof achievement and public reputation.
Capricorn suns are thought to be:
Here’s ourfull guide to Capricornfor more information.
Aquarius
Aquarius is the second-to-last sign of the astrological year and is a fixed air sign.
Some telltale Aquarius qualities include:
Here’s ourfull guide to Aquariusfor more information.
Pisces is represented by two fish swimming together and rules over the12th houseof endings and surrender.
Pisces suns are often thought to be:
Check out ourfull Pisces explainerfor more information.
Fire is also a “yang” element, along with air, which is a masculine energy.
According to the twins, these people are impulsive, passionate, and potentially temperamental.
Along with water signs, earth signs exude a feminine yin energy.
They simply like to have a solid foundation and are the steadiest and most grounded bunch of signs.
It’s a different manifestation of that yang energy.
“Think about air spreading ideas,” the twins add.
These people can be super sensitive, and a bit mysterious.
They’re very deep and intuitive people and are known for being the psychics of the signs.
They are also very home- and family-oriented.
FAQ
How do you know your sun sign?
What are my 3 signs?
you could get all three by looking up your full birth chart.
Is your sun the same as your zodiac sign?
Yes, “sun sign” and “zodiac sign” are often used interchangeably.
When people say they’re a Leo, for example, they typically mean they’re a Leo sun.
How do I know my sun and moon sign?
Ready to learn more about your uniquemoon signnext?
