♋︎ Cancer
July 1 – July 21 (usual)
A cardinal water sign ruled by Moon, traditionally linked with care, memory, protection.
July zodiac signs
July has two zodiac signs: Cancer until about July 21 and Leo from about July 22. The exact change falls on July 22 or 23 depending on the year.
In 2026, the Sun enters Leo on .
That is Jul 22, 3:14 PM EDT in New York.
♌︎ Leo
July 22 – July 31 (usual)
A fixed fire sign ruled by Sun, traditionally linked with warmth, pride, self-expression.
Zodiac sign for every July birthday
| Birthday | Sun sign |
|---|---|
| July 1 | ♋︎ Cancer |
| July 2 | ♋︎ Cancer |
| July 3 | ♋︎ Cancer |
| July 4 | ♋︎ Cancer |
| July 5 | ♋︎ Cancer |
| July 6 | ♋︎ Cancer |
| July 7 | ♋︎ Cancer |
| July 8 | ♋︎ Cancer |
| July 9 | ♋︎ Cancer |
| July 10 | ♋︎ Cancer |
| July 11 | ♋︎ Cancer |
| July 12 | ♋︎ Cancer |
| July 13 | ♋︎ Cancer |
| July 14 | ♋︎ Cancer |
| July 15 | ♋︎ Cancer |
| July 16 | ♋︎ Cancer |
| July 17 | ♋︎ Cancer |
| July 18 | ♋︎ Cancer |
| July 19 | ♋︎ Cancer |
| July 20 | ♋︎ Cancer |
| July 21 | ♋︎ Cancer |
| July 22 | Cancer or Leo depends on year and birth time |
| July 23 | Cancer or Leo depends on year and birth time |
| July 24 | ♌︎ Leo |
| July 25 | ♌︎ Leo |
| July 26 | ♌︎ Leo |
| July 27 | ♌︎ Leo |
| July 28 | ♌︎ Leo |
| July 29 | ♌︎ Leo |
| July 30 | ♌︎ Leo |
| July 31 | ♌︎ Leo |
Dates are UTC calendar days. A birth late in the evening in the Americas can already be the next UTC date; the Sun sign calculator converts your local birth time.
When the Sun enters Leo, 2023–2032
| Year | Sun enters Leo (UTC) | New York time |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Jul 22, 9:50 PM EDT | |
| 2024 | Jul 22, 3:45 AM EDT | |
| 2025 | Jul 22, 9:30 AM EDT | |
| 2026 | Jul 22, 3:14 PM EDT | |
| 2027 | Jul 22, 9:05 PM EDT | |
| 2028 | Jul 22, 2:54 AM EDT | |
| 2029 | Jul 22, 8:42 AM EDT | |
| 2030 | Jul 22, 2:25 PM EDT | |
| 2031 | Jul 22, 8:11 PM EDT | |
| 2032 | Jul 22, 2:05 AM EDT |
All Leo season times, 1950–2050
How these dates are calculated
Each tropical sign occupies 30° of ecliptic longitude, starting at the March equinox. We search the Sun’s apparent geocentric longitude with Astronomy Engine, using the same calculation as our Sun sign calculator. Times are rounded to the nearest minute; they are calculated estimates, not second-level guarantees. See our methodology and published JPL comparison.
All dates in these tables use UTC. A local birthday can fall on a different UTC date. For a personal answer near a boundary, enter your birth date, time and place in the calculator. At the transition the new sign begins; a person has one tropical Sun sign.
Tropical signs are equal sectors tied to the seasons, not the unequal astronomical constellations. Precession changes their alignment. These tables do not give IAU constellation crossing dates or sidereal signs.
Frequently asked questions
What zodiac sign is July?
July has two zodiac signs: Cancer until about July 21 and Leo from about July 22. The Sun’s exact entry into Leo falls on July 22–23 (UTC) between 1950 and 2050.
What zodiac sign is July 22?
July 22 is usually Leo, but in some years the Sun enters Leo later that day or the next day. Born on July 22–23? Check your birth time with the Sun sign calculator.
Is July 21 Cancer or Leo?
July 21 is Cancer in every year from 1950 to 2050; the Sun never enters Leo that early.
Why do zodiac date lists disagree for July?
The Sun enters Leo at a different time each year, and the calendar date depends on the time zone. Lists that give one fixed date are rounding. A birth time and place settle it.
Zodiac signs in other months
- January: Capricorn and Aquarius
- February: Aquarius and Pisces
- March: Pisces and Aries
- April: Aries and Taurus
- May: Taurus and Gemini
- June: Gemini and Cancer
- July: Cancer and Leo
- August: Leo and Virgo
- September: Virgo and Libra
- October: Libra and Scorpio
- November: Scorpio and Sagittarius
- December: Sagittarius and Capricorn
Astrology is a symbolic and cultural tradition. The planetary positions on this site are calculated with astronomical accuracy; the interpretations describe what astrologers associate with them and are not scientifically validated predictions about personality, relationships or the future.