Zodiac Sign Calculator
Curious about your star sign? Enter your birth date to discover your Western Tropical astrological zodiac sign, its symbol, a common associated trait, and the typical date range for that sign. A fun way to explore a bit of astrology!
For Entertainment Purposes Only: This calculator is based on traditional Western Tropical astrology dates and general sign characteristics. Astrology is a belief system and not a science. Enjoy for fun and personal insight!
How to Find Your Zodiac Sign
- Enter Your Birth Date: Use the date picker to select the day, month, and year of your birth.
- Click "Find My Zodiac Sign": Press the button to perform the calculation.
- Discover Your Sign: The tool will display:
- The Symbol associated with your zodiac sign.
- The Name of your zodiac sign (e.g., Aries, Taurus).
- A Common Trait often linked to that sign.
- The typical Date Range for your sign.
If you enter an invalid date, an error message will appear.
About Western Tropical Zodiac Signs
The Western Tropical zodiac is a system used in astrology that divides the ecliptic (the Sun's apparent path through the sky over the course of a year) into twelve equal segments of 30 degrees each. Each segment is associated with a "sign" named after a constellation that historically resided in that segment.
Your "sun sign" (commonly just called your zodiac sign) is determined by the position of the Sun in one of these zodiacal segments at the time of your birth. The dates for each sign are approximate and can shift slightly due to the Earth's wobble (precession of the equinoxes) and leap years, which is why you might sometimes see slightly different start/end dates for signs, especially if your birthday is on a cusp (the day a sign changes).
Each sign is associated with certain personality traits, characteristics, elements (Fire, Earth, Air, Water), and modalities (Cardinal, Fixed, Mutable). This calculator provides one common trait for each sign for fun and general interest.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What if my birthday is on a cusp (the day a sign changes)?
This calculator uses standard, widely accepted date ranges for each sign. If your birthday falls on a cusp day, some astrologers might say you share traits of both signs, or they might look at the exact time of your birth and the Sun's precise degree to determine your sign. For this tool, it will assign the sign based on the common date cutoffs.
Does this calculator consider my birth year for the sign dates?
While the year is part of the date input, the traditional Western Tropical zodiac sign dates are primarily based on the month and day. The slight annual variations are generally averaged out for these common date ranges. For a precise astrological chart (natal chart), an astrologer would use your exact birth date, time, and location.
Is this the same as the Chinese zodiac or Vedic astrology?
No. This calculator is for the Western Tropical zodiac system. The Chinese zodiac is based on a 12-year cycle with animal signs. Vedic astrology (Jyotisha) uses a different zodiacal system (sidereal zodiac) and has different calculation methods and interpretations.
Is my birth date stored by this tool?
No, all calculations are performed client-side within your browser. The birth date you enter is not sent to our servers or stored by us. Please see our Privacy Policy for more details.