How to Find Your Sun Sign

Astrology is a fun way to explore your identity, but it can be difficult to know where to start. If you’re a newcomer to horoscopes and want to learn more, you can get started by figuring out your sun sign. Also referred to as your star sign, your sun sign indicates which zodiac grouping the sun was located in at the time of your birth. [1] [2] After you use your birthdate and location to find out your sun sign, you’ll be ready to gain some new insights into your life!

Method 1
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Evaluating Your Birth Info

  1. [3] Write down the day, time, and location of your birth so that you have all of the info in one place. Since your sun sign is based on the sun’s location during your birth, knowing your birth time and location help to make your results as accurate as possible. [4] If you aren’t sure about some pieces of information, try finding your birth certificate. [5]
    • You can also ask a relative or family friend to see if they remember the details of your birth.
  2. [6] Type your birth information into an online calculator to generate your sun sign. [7] No matter what day or time you were born, you can only have one. [8] Websites like Astrolibrary and Cafe Astrology are good tools to use.
    • For instance, if you’re born between July 23 and August 23, your sun sign is Leo. If you’re born between December 22 and January 19, your sun sign is Capricorn.
  3. Your birth information is vital to calculating all aspects of your horoscope, such as your moon and rising signs. Make sure that you are generating the results for your sun sign, since there’s a good chance that your moon and rising signs are different. [9]
    • Your sun sign represents the different ways you like to express yourself. Your moon sign, on the other hand, demonstrates hidden aspects of your personality, while your rising sign highlights your social behaviors.
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Analyzing Your Sun Sign

  1. Examine the traits commonly associated with your grouping, and see which ones you identify with. It’s okay if you don’t identify with all of your sign’s qualities. Instead, use the comparison as a way to better understand your own personality.
  2. See which signs that your grouping naturally gets along with. Many websites and publications take more creative liberties determining compatibility based on common traits, so check different horoscopes and astrology articles to see what they say! [10] Don’t sweat it if your sign isn’t compatible with someone else’s, as there are lots of factors that determine whether or not a relationship will work out. [11]
    • For instance, if you’re an Aries, you might have higher compatibility with Gemini and Libra, but have more difficulty getting along with Taurus. [12]
  3. Add a few horoscope apps to your phone or tablet to gain some extra daily insights into your sun sign. Some apps offer free features while others require a subscription. Check out Horoscoper Club, iHoroscope, The DailyHoroscope, and Astrolis Horoscopes and Tarot if you aren’t sure where to start. [13]
  4. Check your horoscope and see if you can gather any wisdom from your sun sign about how to better prepare for what’s ahead. Astrology doesn’t always provide you with a clear path for the future, but it can help you better understand your own strengths and weaknesses. [14]
    • For instance, a Pisces might need to focus on their professional lives, while an Aquarius might want to spend more of their time socializing with others. [15]
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    What does it mean when your sign is on the cusp?
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    Kari Samuels is an international Intuitive Counselor and Happiness Coach. With more than 21 years of experience, she specializes in intuition, energy healing, numerology, and astrology. Kari assists people in reclaiming their innate intuitive gifts and restore well-being through self-empowerment. She has a popular Youtube channel and has been featured on Hay House Radio and other podcasts.
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    This means that your birthday falls directly between 2 signs. If you were born on September 22, you'd be on the cusp of Virgo and Libra.
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    Double-check your birth time to be confirm! You could 1 of 2 signs, since the sun will be changing signs that day.
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      1. ↑ https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/entertainment/horoscopes-monthly/a27071450/moon-sign/
      2. ↑ Kari Samuels. Intuitive Counselor & Happiness Coach. Expert Interview. 12 October 2021.
      3. ↑ Angel Eyedealism. Astrologer & Performance Artist. Expert Interview. 8 December 2021.
      4. ↑ Kari Samuels. Intuitive Counselor & Happiness Coach. Expert Interview. 12 October 2021.
      5. ↑ https://astrolibrary.org/sun-sign-calculator/
      6. ↑ Kari Samuels. Intuitive Counselor & Happiness Coach. Expert Interview. 12 October 2021.
      7. ↑ Angel Eyedealism. Astrologer & Performance Artist. Expert Interview. 8 December 2021.
      8. ↑ https://astrolibrary.org/sun-sign-calculator/
      9. ↑ https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/entertainment/horoscopes-monthly/a27071450/moon-sign/
      1. ↑ https://www.self.com/story/zodiac-matches-that-make-the-best-couples
      2. ↑ https://www.readersdigest.ca/health/relationships/zodiac-sign-romantic-compatibility/
      3. ↑ https://www.elle.com/horoscopes/love/a56/aries-compatibility/
      4. ↑ https://www.wellandgood.com/good-advice/zodiac-signs-compatibility-dating/
      5. ↑ https://www.elle.com/horoscopes/daily/
      6. ↑ https://www.elle.com/horoscopes/

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