Zodiac Sign Dates (All 12 Signs and Their Dates)

Updated May 6, 2026 · Astrologist.com Editorial

Your zodiac sign is based on your birth date.

All zodiac sign dates

Aries → March 21 – April 19
Taurus → April 20 – May 20
Gemini → May 21 – June 20
Cancer → June 21 – July 22
Leo → July 23 – August 22
Virgo → August 23 – September 22
Libra → September 23 – October 22
Scorpio → October 23 – November 21
Sagittarius → November 22 – December 21
Capricorn → December 22 – January 19
Aquarius → January 20 – February 18
Pisces → February 19 – March 20

Why dates matter

The Sun moves through each sign during the year.

Your birth date determines where it was. This is where most people recognize themselves. It shows up in how you react, how people respond to you, and why certain situations repeat.

Important detail

If you’re born on the edge of a sign, things can feel unclear.

That’s because timing matters. But this alone doesn't explain the full pattern -- how it plays out depends on the rest of your chart.

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Summary

Your zodiac sign starts with your birth date.

This is just the surface. The real pattern shows up when this interacts with the rest of your chart.

See how this plays out in your own chart →

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