This table lists the dates when the sun is actually within the astronomical constellations of the Zodiac, according to modern constellation boundaries and corrected for precession (these dates can vary a day from year to year). Click C to center the constellation in the sky.
You will probably find that you have a different astrological sign from what you've been told. And if you were born between November 29 and December 17, your sign is actually one you never saw in the newspaper: you are an Ophiuchus!
Now you really have something cool with which to start that conversation!
| Constellation | Dates | |
| Capricorn, the Goat | C | Jan 20 to Feb 16 |
| Aquarius, the Water–bearer | C | Feb 16 to Mar 11 |
| Pisces, the Fish | C | Mar 11 to Apr 18 |
| Aries, the Ram | C | Apr 18 to May 13 |
| Taurus, the Bull | C | May 13 to Jun 21 |
| Gemini, the Twins | C | Jun 21 to Jul 20 |
| Cancer, the Crab | C | Jul 20 to Aug 10 |
| Leo, the Lion | C | Aug 10 to Sep 16 |
| Virgo, the Virgin | C | Sep 16 to Oct 30 |
| Libra, the Scales | C | Oct 30 to Nov 23 |
| Scorpius, the Scorpion | C | Nov 23 to Nov 29 |
| Ophiuchus, the Serpent–bearer | C | Nov 29 to Dec 17 |
| Sagittarius, the Archer | C | Dec 17 to Jan 20 |
To confirm that these dates are correct, press the S button under the Time and Date display to step time forward through the year and notice the dates on which the sun moves into a new constellation. You can also enter the date you were born directly into the status bar.