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July belongs to feeling deeply and making a grand entrance. Through 22 July, Cancer leads: sensitive, protective, with a strong sense of family. From 23 July, Leo steps into the spotlight and brings sunshine to the sign's year: warmth, pride, generosity, and a love of life.
Which star sign is born in July?
People born in July are either Cancer or Leo: up to 21 July the sign is Cancer, from 23 July it is Leo. The table shows the assignment by birthday:
| Birthday | Zodiac Signs |
|---|---|
| 1st to 21 July | Cancer |
| 22 July | Cancer, cusp day: depending on the year and time, possibly Leo |
| 23 July | Leo, cusp day: depending on the year and time, possibly Cancer |
| 24th to 31 July | Leo |
What shapes Cancer, the star sign at the start of the month?
Cancer (21 June to 22 July) is a water sign and cardinal, ruled by the Moon: the Protector. Typical traits: nurturing, empathy, a sense of home and belonging, intuition. In July, this sign claims the beginning of the month. Find out more on the portrait page and in the Yearly Horoscope 2027.
What shapes Leo, the star sign from 23 July on?
Leo (23 July to 22 August) is a fire sign and fixed, ruled by the Sun: the Radiant One. Typical traits: warmth, generosity, creativity, pride. Its section begins on 23 July. Find out more on the portrait page and in the Yearly Horoscope 2027.
What is my star sign if I was born on the cusp day in July?
On the 22nd and 23 July, it is not the calendar but astronomy that decides: the Sun changes signs at a different hour each year, and the transition can shift by up to a day. Anyone born on those days needs their birth year and, ideally, their birth time to be certain. The free star sign calculator checks this in seconds. The Ascendant calculator also gives you your Moon sign and Ascendant.
What are people born in July said to be like?
July-born people have big hearts, but they show it differently: Cancer cares quietly, Leo celebrates openly. Both are fiercely loyal and more sensitive than they let on. Win over someone born in July, and you gain a great deal of warmth.
Frequently asked questions about the July star sign
How many zodiac signs are there in July?
July has two star signs: Cancer through 22 July (starting 21 June), and Leo from 23 July (through 22 August). On the two cusp days, birth year and time determine the sign.
Which star sign is born on 23 July?
According to the standard calendar dates, Leo begins on 23 July. However, the exact moment of the transition shifts by up to a day depending on the birth year and time. So someone born on the 22nd or 23 July may also be Cancer. The only way to be sure is to calculate using the birth year and, if possible, the birth time.
Why do some lists give a different date for the July star sign?
The Sun does not change signs at the same hour every year: the transition varies by up to a day because the calendar year and the solar year are not exactly the same length. That is why calendar lists round differently. What always counts is a calculation based on the specific date of birth, including the year and, ideally, the time.