Western Sun Sign
Western astrology generally uses the tropical zodiac, aligned to the equinoxes and seasons. Your Sun Sign is based on the Sun's position when you were born.
YOUR BIRTH DETAILS
Find your Sun Signs
Enter your birth details to discover your Western Sun Sign and Vedic Surya Rashi.
UNDERSTANDING THE ZODIAC
Western vs Vedic Astrology
Both traditions use twelve zodiac signs, but their reference systems differ.
Vedic Sun Sign
Vedic astrology uses a sidereal zodiac. Surya Rashi is the sign occupied by the Sun using the Lahiri zodiac reference.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my Western and Vedic Sun Signs be different?
Yes. Tropical and sidereal zodiac systems use different reference points, so the Sun may occupy different signs.
Do I need my exact birth time?
Exact time matters most close to sign changes. When the time is unknown, this page uses noon as an approximation.
Is a Sun Sign the same as a Moon Sign?
No. Sun Sign describes the Sun's placement; Moon Sign refers to the Moon's placement at birth.
What is Surya Rashi?
Surya Rashi is the Sun's zodiac sign in the sidereal system used in Vedic astrology.