Monthly zodiac calendar
July Zodiac Sign Calendar
- Cancer is the first zodiac sign represented in July.
- Leo is the second sign represented in July.
- The typical transition falls near July 22–23.
- A month alone cannot determine a Moon sign or rising sign.
July zodiac dates
The approximate transition
The common calendar transition is near July 22–23. This is a rounded reference, not an exact annual timestamp. The Sun’s ingress into Leo can occur at a different hour—and sometimes on a different local date—depending on the year and time zone.
Cusp days in July: July 22 and July 23. Most tables give the first to Cancer and the second to Leo. If your birthday is on either day, check the exact time for your birth year below, or use the birthday sign lookup. Full guides: Cancer · Leo.
Full guide: the Cancer and Leo cusp, with exact times for 2026 to 2028 and how time zones change the answer.
Exact July transition times: 2026–2028
For birthdays close to the Cancer–Leo change, these are the exact tropical sign-change times in UTC.
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| Year | Leo begins |
|---|---|
| 2026 | July 22, 2026 at 19:13 UTC |
| 2027 | July 23, 2027 at 01:05 UTC |
| 2028 | July 22, 2028 at 06:54 UTC |
UTC is a world reference time. Your local clock may show a different date. Open the year page for automatic local-time conversion.
Born early in July
A person born during the first part of July normally has the Sun in Cancer. Cancer is a cardinal water sign ruled by the Moon, one of the two luminaries that astrology counts alongside the planets.
Born late in July
A person born during the later part of July normally has the Sun in Leo. Leo is a fixed fire sign ruled by the Sun, one of the two luminaries that astrology counts alongside the planets.
What the month cannot tell you
A birth month can narrow down the tropical Sun sign, but it cannot identify the Moon sign, rising sign, houses or exact planetary positions. Those require a chart calculated for a specific time and place.
Common questions
What are the zodiac signs for July?
July begins in Cancer and changes to Leo near July 22–23.
What if I was born near July 22–23?
Use your birth year, exact time and location because the transition moment varies.
Does everyone born in July have the same sign?
No. The month contains portions of both Cancer and Leo.
Sources and further reading
- Swiss Ephemeris documentation — calculation reference for the exact sign-change times
- NASA — Plane of the Ecliptic — background on the Sun’s apparent annual path
Editorial note: Astrological meanings on this page come from established traditions. They are not scientifically proven personality facts.