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Unlock the secrets written in the stars at the moment of your arrival. The Horoscope by Date of Birth tool serves as a digital astrolabe, calculating your specific Sun Sign based on the tropical zodiac system. While millions check their daily horoscopes, knowing the deep-seated traits of your birth sign provides a roadmap to understanding your core personality, emotional landscape, and potential life path.

Astrology is not just about prediction; it is a language of archetypes. Your Sun Sign represents your ego, your drive, and the fundamental essence of who you are. By inputting your precise birth date, this tool bypasses generalities to deliver a comprehensive reading that includes your ruling planet, element, and a detailed psychological profile. Whether you are a fiery Aries or a grounded Taurus, this calculator connects you with the cosmic blueprint of your identity.

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Formulas

The determination of a Zodiac sign involves mapping a specific Gregorian calendar date to the Tropical Zodiac wheel, which is divided into 12 sectors of 30 degrees each, starting with the Vernal Equinox.

  • Step 1. Input Parsing: The system extracts the Month ($M$) and Day ($D$) from the user's birth date.
  • Step 2. Boundary Check: The algorithm compares the input $(M, D)$ against the twelve fixed date ranges ($R_1$ to $R_{12}$).
  • Step 3. Cusp Resolution: If a date falls on the start or end day of a range, it is assigned strictly according to standard Tropical astrology boundaries (e.g., March 20 is Pisces, March 21 is Aries).
  • Step 4. Data Retrieval: The system fetches the corresponding archetype data (Element, Planet, Traits) from the internal database.

Note: While the Sun's entry into a sign can fluctuate by a day depending on the year (Leap years), this tool uses the standard mean entry dates accepted in general astrology.

Reference Data

Zodiac SignSymbolDate RangeElementRuling Planet
AriesMar 21 – Apr 19FireMars
TaurusApr 20 – May 20EarthVenus
GeminiMay 21 – Jun 20AirMercury
CancerJun 21 – Jul 22WaterMoon
LeoJul 23 – Aug 22FireSun
VirgoAug 23 – Sep 22EarthMercury
LibraSep 23 – Oct 22AirVenus
ScorpioOct 23 – Nov 21WaterPluto / Mars
SagittariusNov 22 – Dec 21FireJupiter
CapricornDec 22 – Jan 19EarthSaturn
AquariusJan 20 – Feb 18AirUranus
PiscesFeb 19 – Mar 20WaterNeptune

Frequently Asked Questions

A 'Cusp' refers to the days when the Sun moves from one sign to another (e.g., April 19-20). In technical astrology, the Sun is always in exactly one sign at a specific time. This calculator uses standard cutoff dates. If you feel you embody traits of both, you were likely born very close to the transition, but your Sun Sign is determined by the specific mathematical position of the Sun at that moment.
Dates can vary slightly because the Earth's orbit isn't exactly 365 days. Some years the Sun enters Aries on March 20th, others on the 21st. This tool uses the most common standard dates. For a medically precise chart, one would need the exact birth time and location coordinates.
No. This tool is based on Tropical Astrology, which uses the 12-sector geometric division of the sky relative to seasons, not the Sidereal constellations. Therefore, the traditional 12 signs are used.
Elements (Fire, Earth, Air, Water) describe the fundamental energy of the sign. Fire is active and enthusiastic, Earth is practical and grounded, Air is intellectual and communicative, and Water is emotional and intuitive.