Sun signs: your core self
Sun signs meaning in one line: your Sun sign describes your core identity: what drives you, what gives you energy and how you shine. It is set by your date of birth and is the sign most people already know. Choose your Sun sign to read its meaning in depth.
Sun in AriesFire · Cardinal
Sun in TaurusEarth · Fixed
Sun in GeminiAir · Mutable
Sun in CancerWater · Cardinal
Sun in LeoFire · Fixed
Sun in VirgoEarth · Mutable
Sun in LibraAir · Cardinal
Sun in ScorpioWater · Fixed
Sun in SagittariusFire · Mutable
Sun in CapricornEarth · Cardinal
Sun in AquariusAir · Fixed
Sun in PiscesWater · MutablePart of your Big Three
Your Sun, Moon and Rising signs work together. The Sun is who you are at the core, the Moon is how you feel inside and the Rising sign is how you meet the world. Reading all three gives a much fuller picture than any single sign.
Why your Sun sign matters
The Sun moves through all twelve signs in a year, spending about a month in each. That is why your birth date alone is usually enough to find it.
In a chart, the Sun shows what energises you and what you are learning to become. It works closely with your Moon and Rising signs, so read all three together for the full picture.
Further reading: the real Sun.
Sun Signs: your questions answered
What is a Sun sign?
Your Sun sign is the zodiac sign the Sun was in when you were born. It describes your core identity and is set by your birth date.
Is my Sun sign the same as my star sign?
Yes. "Star sign" and "zodiac sign" usually mean your Sun sign.
What if I was born on a cusp?
The Sun is always in one sign. Our Sun sign calculator checks the exact position for your birth time and place.
Enter your birth date, time and city. It is free, private and takes less than a minute.