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Modality:
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function calculateHoroscope() {
var month = parseInt(document.getElementById('birthMonth').value);
var day = parseInt(document.getElementById('birthDay').value);
var resultDiv = document.getElementById('horoscopeResult');
var errorDiv = document.getElementById('errorMsg');
errorDiv.style.display = 'none';
resultDiv.style.display = 'none';
if (isNaN(day) || day 31) {
errorDiv.innerText = "Please enter a valid day between 1 and 31.";
errorDiv.style.display = 'block';
return;
}
// Simple validation for months with fewer days
if ((month == 4 || month == 6 || month == 9 || month == 11) && day > 30) {
errorDiv.innerText = "This month only has 30 days.";
errorDiv.style.display = 'block';
return;
}
if (month == 2 && day > 29) {
errorDiv.innerText = "February only has 28 or 29 days.";
errorDiv.style.display = 'block';
return;
}
var sign = "";
var element = "";
var modality = "";
var traits = "";
var desc = "";
if ((month == 1 && day >= 20) || (month == 2 && day = 19) || (month == 3 && day = 21) || (month == 4 && day = 20) || (month == 5 && day = 21) || (month == 6 && day = 21) || (month == 7 && day = 23) || (month == 8 && day = 23) || (month == 9 && day = 23) || (month == 10 && day = 23) || (month == 11 && day = 22) || (month == 12 && day = 22) || (month == 1 && day <= 19)) {
sign = "Capricorn ♑";
element = "Earth";
modality = "Cardinal";
traits = "Serious, Disciplined, Gritty, Tenacious";
desc = "You are the master of self-control. You climb the mountain of success through hard work and patience.";
}
document.getElementById('zodiacSign').innerText = sign;
document.getElementById('zodiacElement').innerText = element;
document.getElementById('zodiacModality').innerText = modality;
document.getElementById('zodiacTraits').innerText = traits;
document.getElementById('zodiacDescription').innerText = desc;
resultDiv.style.display = 'block';
}
Understanding Your Online Horoscope Calculation
In astrology, your Western Zodiac sign (or Sun sign) is determined by the position of the Sun at the exact time of your birth. This online horoscope calculator uses your birth month and day to identify which of the 12 astrological signs you fall under. Each sign is categorized by its Element (Fire, Earth, Air, or Water) and its Modality (Cardinal, Fixed, or Mutable).
The Four Elements of Astrology
Fire (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius): Passionate, energetic, and temperamental.
Earth (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn): Practical, grounded, and realistic.
Air (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius): Intellectual, social, and communicative.
Water (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces): Intuitive, emotional, and sensitive.
What is a Modality?
Modalities represent the way a sign expresses its energy and interacts with the world:
Cardinal Signs: These signs start new seasons. They are initiators and leaders.
Fixed Signs: These occur in the middle of seasons. They are stable, persistent, and determined.
Mutable Signs: These occur at the end of seasons. They are flexible, adaptable, and versatile.
Example Calculation
If you were born on October 15, the calculator processes the date as follows:
Month: October
Day: 15
Logic: Since October 15 falls between September 23 and October 22, the result is Libra.
Details: Libra is an Air sign with a Cardinal modality, known for seeking balance and harmony.
Why Calculate Your Horoscope?
While Sun signs are just one piece of the astrological puzzle (which also includes your Moon sign and Rising sign), they represent your core identity and your "ego." Knowing your sign helps you understand your natural strengths, challenges, and how you relate to other people. Use this calculator to start your journey into self-discovery and celestial insight.