What is the zodiac sign for July?
July has two zodiac signs: Cancer until 22 July, and Leo from 23 July.
July birthdays by date
| Born | Sign | Constellation · brightest star |
|---|---|---|
| 1–22 July | Cancer | Cancer · Tarf |
| 23–31 July | Leo | Leo · Regulus |
Born on 22 or 23 July?
These are the usual calendar dates. The moment the Sun moves from Cancer into Leo 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.
Cancer: the constellation Cancer
Cancer covers 21 June – 22 July. Its constellation is Cancer, and its brightest star is Tarf.
From the UK, Cancer is best placed in the evening sky from February to April.
Leo: the constellation Leo
Leo covers 23 July – 22 August. Its constellation is Leo, and its brightest star is Regulus.
From the UK, Leo is best placed in the evening sky from March to May.
On a Family Constellations print
Each person is drawn as the constellation of their sign, from the familiar calendar dates. Everyone born 1–22 July appears as Cancer, with Tarf named; everyone born 23–31 July as Leo, with Regulus named. Two to six people — first names and birthdays only.
Questions
What zodiac sign is July?
July has two zodiac signs: Cancer until 22 July and Leo from 23 July.
What zodiac sign is 23 July?
In the usual calendar dates, 23 July is the first day of Leo. The exact moment the Sun moves into the next sign shifts slightly from year to year, so a birth on 22 or 23 July can fall either side.
Which constellation is Leo?
The constellation Leo, whose brightest star is Regulus.
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