What is the zodiac sign for April?
April has two zodiac signs: Aries until 19 April, and Taurus from 20 April.
April birthdays by date
| Born | Sign | Constellation · brightest star |
|---|---|---|
| 1–19 April | Aries | Aries · Hamal |
| 20–30 April | Taurus | Taurus · Aldebaran |
Born on 19 or 20 April?
These are the usual calendar dates. The moment the Sun moves from Aries into Taurus shifts slightly between years, so a birthday on the boundary can fall either side. A birth chart calculated for the exact minute and place shows where the Sun stood.
Aries: the constellation Aries
Aries covers 21 March – 19 April. Its constellation is Aries, and its brightest star is Hamal.
From the UK, Aries is best placed in the evening sky from November to January.
Taurus: the constellation Taurus
Taurus covers 20 April – 20 May. Its constellation is Taurus, and its brightest star is Aldebaran.
From the UK, Taurus is best placed in the evening sky from December to February.
On a Family Constellations print
Each person is drawn as the constellation of their sign, from the familiar calendar dates. Everyone born 1–19 April appears as Aries, with Hamal named; everyone born 20–30 April as Taurus, with Aldebaran named. Two to six people — first names and birthdays only.
Questions
What zodiac sign is April?
April has two zodiac signs: Aries until 19 April and Taurus from 20 April.
What zodiac sign is 20 April?
In the usual calendar dates, 20 April is the first day of Taurus. The exact moment the Sun moves into the next sign shifts slightly from year to year, so a birth on 19 or 20 April can fall either side.
Which constellation is Taurus?
The constellation Taurus, whose brightest star is Aldebaran.
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