Enter your birth date to discover your Sun sign. Your Sun sign represents your core identity, ego, and vitality.
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Understanding Your Sun Sign
Your Sun sign, also known as your zodiac sign, is determined by the position of the Sun in the sky at the exact moment of your birth. It is one of the most fundamental placements in astrology and is often considered the core of your personality, representing your essential nature, ego, vitality, and how you shine in the world. While other astrological factors like your Moon sign (emotions) and Rising sign (external presentation) add depth to your chart, your Sun sign is the primary indicator of your fundamental self.
The zodiac is divided into twelve signs, each with its own unique characteristics and ruling planets. These signs are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces. Each sign spans a specific period of the year, dictated by the Sun's movement through the constellations.
How the Calculation Works
The Sun enters each zodiac sign at a specific date each year. These dates can vary slightly due to leap years and the Earth's precise orbital path, but generally fall within a predictable range. This calculator uses these widely accepted date ranges to determine your Sun sign based on your birth month and day.
The calculation logic is as follows:
If the date falls between March 21 and April 19, the Sun sign is Aries.
If the date falls between April 20 and May 20, the Sun sign is Taurus.
If the date falls between May 21 and June 20, the Sun sign is Gemini.
If the date falls between June 21 and July 22, the Sun sign is Cancer.
If the date falls between July 23 and August 22, the Sun sign is Leo.
If the date falls between August 23 and September 22, the Sun sign is Virgo.
If the date falls between September 23 and October 22, the Sun sign is Libra.
If the date falls between October 23 and November 21, the Sun sign is Scorpio.
If the date falls between November 22 and December 21, the Sun sign is Sagittarius.
If the date falls between December 22 and January 19, the Sun sign is Capricorn.
If the date falls between January 20 and February 18, the Sun sign is Aquarius.
If the date falls between February 19 and March 20, the Sun sign is Pisces.
It's important to note that the exact cusp dates (the days when the Sun moves from one sign to another) can vary slightly year by year. For highly precise astrological readings, consulting an ephemeris or a professional astrologer is recommended.
Use Cases for Your Sun Sign
Self-Discovery: Understanding your core motivations, strengths, and potential challenges.
Relationships: Gaining insight into compatibility and understanding others better.
Career Guidance: Identifying potential career paths that align with your natural talents and drive.
Personal Growth: Working with your sign's energies to foster growth and overcome obstacles.
Astrology Enthusiasts: A foundational step for anyone exploring the world of astrology.
function calculateSunSign() {
var month = parseInt(document.getElementById("birthMonth").value);
var day = parseInt(document.getElementById("birthDay").value);
var sunSign = "Unknown";
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// Adjust month to be 0-indexed for easier comparison if needed, but direct month comparison is fine.
// The ranges below are inclusive for the day numbers.
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if (month == 2 && day > 29) { // Simplistic leap year handling, assumes any Feb > 29 is invalid
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