Frequently asked question

What Is a Sun Sign?

Short answer: A sun sign is the zodiac sign assigned to the Sun’s position in an astrological chart. It is the sign most people mean when they ask, “What’s your sign?”

Detailed explanation

A sun sign is one part of a full birth chart. In tropical astrology it is determined by where the Sun falls within twelve equal zodiac signs. The Moon, planets, angles and houses are separate chart factors.

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