astrologia
Sun sign
The sun sign is the zodiacal sign the Sun was in on the day of your birth. It is the sign you read in popular horoscopes and the one you need to know to identify with, but it is only part of the complete astrological profile.
Approximate dates
Aries 21 March - 19 April; Taurus 20 April - 20 May; Gemini 21 May - 20 June; Cancer 21 June - 22 July; Leo 23 July - 22 August; Virgo 23 August - 22 September; Libra 23 September - 22 October; Scorpio 23 October - 21 November; Sagittarius 22 November - 21 December; Capricorn 22 December - 19 January; Aquarius 20 January - 18 February; Pisces 19 February - 20 March. Dates vary slightly from year to year: at cusps a precise calculation is needed.
What it represents
The sun sign describes the basic identity, the will, the essence of what you want to be. It is the central voice of the natal chart, but it is not enough alone: for a rich reading you also need ascendant, moon sign and complete planetary positions.
FAQ
Does it change with precession of the equinoxes?
Tropical astrology (the most widespread) uses a zodiac tied to the seasons and does not change with precession. Sidereal astrology used in India considers the actual position of constellations and has different signs.
I was born on a cusp between two signs: what changes?
The Sun is technically in only one sign. The Tarotsi tool uses precise ephemerides to identify it.
Is knowing only the sun sign enough for astrology?
For popular horoscopes yes. For richer readings, it helps to add ascendant and moon sign.