Glossary definition
Sun Sign: Definition, Meaning and Example
The full guide linked below has the longer version, with examples.
Explore the 12 Zodiac Signs →- The zodiac sign occupied by the Sun in an astrological chart.
- Commonly connected with zodiac dates.
Definition
The zodiac sign occupied by the Sun in an astrological chart.
Why it matters
The Sun sign is the zodiac sign containing the Sun at the time used for a chart. It is the sign people usually mean when they say they are an Aries, Taurus, Gemini and so on.
Example
Someone born when the Sun is at 10° Virgo has Virgo as their Sun sign, regardless of their Moon sign or Ascendant.
Common confusion
Sun-sign dates are useful ranges, but the Sun changes signs at a specific time each year. Birthdays close to a boundary may require the year, time and time zone.
Related terms
12 zodiac signs · Sun, Moon and Rising
Editorial note: Astrological meanings on this page describe traditional interpretations. They are not presented as scientifically proven personality facts.