Glossary definition
Ingress: Definition, Meaning and Example
Use the linked guide for the longer explanation and related examples.
Open the Zodiac Calendar →- The moment a planet or point enters a new zodiac sign.
- Commonly connected with sign change, calendar.
- Its meaning depends on the system and context in which it is used.
Definition
The moment a planet or point enters a new zodiac sign.
Why it matters
An ingress gives an exact transition time: the moment a planet or point crosses into a new zodiac sign. This is especially useful for birthdays near a Sun-sign change.
Example
The Sun’s ingress into Aries marks the beginning of tropical Aries and occurs around the March equinox.
Common confusion
Calendar dates shown for sign changes are approximations unless a year, time and time zone are specified. The actual ingress is a precise moment.
Related terms
Zodiac calendar · Are zodiac dates exact?
Editorial note: Astrological meanings on this page describe traditional interpretations. They are not presented as scientifically proven personality facts.