Sun Sign Dates — Overview
Annual Entry & Exit: The Sun enters each zodiac sign on nearly the same dates every year, shifting slightly due to leap years and the Earth’s orbital rhythm. These dates mark the beginning and end of each Sun season — the month‑long chapter that shapes collective tone, identity themes, and seasonal atmosphere.
Seasonal Framework: Sun sign dates follow the natural progression of the seasons: cardinal signs initiate new cycles, fixed signs stabilize and deepen the season’s qualities, and mutable signs transition the energy toward the next phase. This seasonal logic gives each Sun sign its underlying mood, pace, and elemental expression.
Identity Timing: Knowing the Sun’s exact entry into each sign helps track shifts in vitality, focus, and personal expression. These dates anchor solar returns, birthday seasons, and the yearly rhythm of identity renewal — offering a clear map of when each archetype comes alive in the collective field.
Solar Ingress Dates by Year
Sun Sign Dates — 2026 (Actual Ingress Times, UTC)
| Zodiac Sign | Sun Enters (UTC) | Sun Leaves (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| Aquarius | January 20, 2026 — 01:44 | February 18, 2026 — 15:51 |
| Pisces | February 18, 2026 — 15:51 | March 20, 2026 — 14:45 |
| Aries | March 20, 2026 — 14:45 | April 20, 2026 — 01:39 |
| Taurus | April 20, 2026 — 01:39 | May 21, 2026 — 00:36 |
| Gemini | May 21, 2026 — 00:36 | June 21, 2026 — 08:24 |
| Cancer | June 21, 2026 — 08:24 | July 22, 2026 — 19:13 |
| Leo | July 22, 2026 — 19:13 | August 23, 2026 — 02:18 |
| Virgo | August 23, 2026 — 02:18 | September 23, 2026 — 00:05 |
| Libra | September 23, 2026 — 00:05 | October 23, 2026 — 09:37 |
| Scorpio | October 23, 2026 — 09:37 | November 22, 2026 — 07:23 |
| Sagittarius | November 22, 2026 — 07:23 | December 21, 2026 — 20:50 |
| Capricorn | December 21, 2026 — 20:50 | (continues into 2027) |
These dates reflect the Sun’s actual tropical zodiac ingresses for 2026. Times are given in UTC and vary slightly each year due to Earth’s orbital mechanics.
Sun Sign Dates — 2027 (Actual Ingress Times, UTC)
| Zodiac Sign | Sun Enters (UTC) | Sun Leaves (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| Aquarius | January 20, 2027 — 07:29 | February 18, 2027 — 21:33 |
| Pisces | February 18, 2027 — 21:33 | March 20, 2027 — 20:24 |
| Aries | March 20, 2027 — 20:24 | April 20, 2027 — 07:17 |
| Taurus | April 20, 2027 — 07:17 | May 21, 2027 — 06:18 |
| Gemini | May 21, 2027 — 06:18 | June 21, 2027 — 14:10 |
| Cancer | June 21, 2027 — 14:10 | July 23, 2027 — 01:04 |
| Leo | July 23, 2027 — 01:04 | August 23, 2027 — 08:14 |
| Virgo | August 23, 2027 — 08:14 | September 23, 2027 — 06:01 |
| Libra | September 23, 2027 — 06:01 | October 23, 2027 — 15:32 |
| Scorpio | October 23, 2027 — 15:32 | November 22, 2027 — 13:16 |
| Sagittarius | November 22, 2027 — 13:16 | December 22, 2027 — 02:42 |
| Capricorn | December 22, 2027 — 02:42 | (continues into 2028) |
These dates reflect the Sun’s actual tropical zodiac ingresses for 2027. Times are given in UTC and vary slightly each year due to Earth’s orbital mechanics.
| Zodiac Sign | Sun Enters (UTC) | Sun Leaves (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| Aquarius | January 20, 2028 — 13:21 | February 19, 2028 — 03:26 |
| Pisces | February 19, 2028 — 03:26 | March 20, 2028 — 02:17 |
| Aries | March 20, 2028 — 02:17 | April 19, 2028 — 13:09 |
| Taurus | April 19, 2028 — 13:09 | May 20, 2028 — 12:09 |
| Gemini | May 20, 2028 — 12:09 | June 20, 2028 — 20:01 |
| Cancer | June 20, 2028 — 20:01 | July 22, 2028 — 06:53 |
| Leo | July 22, 2028 — 06:53 | August 22, 2028 — 14:00 |
| Virgo | August 22, 2028 — 14:00 | September 22, 2028 — 11:45 |
| Libra | September 22, 2028 — 11:45 | October 22, 2028 — 21:13 |
| Scorpio | October 22, 2028 — 21:13 | November 21, 2028 — 18:54 |
| Sagittarius | November 21, 2028 — 18:54 | December 21, 2028 — 08:19 |
| Capricorn | December 21, 2028 — 08:19 | (continues into 2029) |
These dates reflect the Sun’s actual tropical zodiac ingresses for 2028. Times are given in UTC and vary slightly each year due to Earth’s orbital mechanics.
Approximate Dates for each Sun sign
| Zodiac Sign | Approximate Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Aries | March 21 – April 19 | Begins at the Spring Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. |
| Taurus | April 20 – May 20 | Fixed earth; stabilizing season. |
| Gemini | May 21 – June 20 | Mutable air; transitional spring-to-summer period. |
| Cancer | June 21 – July 22 | Begins at the Summer Solstice. |
| Leo | July 23 – August 22 | High summer; solar strength at its peak. |
| Virgo | August 23 – September 22 | Mutable earth; harvest season begins. |
| Libra | September 23 – October 22 | Begins at the Autumn Equinox. |
| Scorpio | October 23 – November 21 | Fixed water; deep autumn. |
| Sagittarius | November 22 – December 21 | Mutable fire; transition toward winter. |
| Capricorn | December 22 – January 19 | Begins at the Winter Solstice. |
| Aquarius | January 20 – February 18 | Fixed air; deep winter. |
| Pisces | February 19 – March 20 | Mutable water; end of the astrological year. |
These date ranges describe the Sun’s movement through the zodiac in the tropical system. Exact dates and times vary slightly each year depending on the Sun’s actual ingress.
Sun Sign Dates FAQ
- Why do Sun sign dates change slightly each year?
Because the Sun doesn’t enter a sign at the exact same clock time annually. Leap years and the Earth’s orbital rhythm shift the entry by hours, sometimes pushing the date forward or backward. - How do I know my true Sun sign if I’m born on a cusp?
Cusp birthdays require the exact birth time and location. The Sun is always in one sign or the other — never both — and an ephemeris or chart calculator will show the precise position. - What do Sun sign dates actually represent?
They mark the Sun’s movement through the zodiac, defining the beginning and end of each sign’s season and shaping the yearly rhythm of identity, vitality, and expression. - Do Sun sign dates follow the seasons?
Yes. Cardinal signs begin seasons, fixed signs deepen them, and mutable signs transition toward the next phase. This seasonal logic is the backbone of zodiac timing. - Why do different websites list different dates?
Most sites use rounded date ranges. The exact moment the Sun enters a sign varies year to year, so some lists simplify while others use precise astronomical data. - Where can I learn more about how the Sun moves through the zodiac?
On the Sun Sign Overview and Sun Through the Signs pages linked from this guide.
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