Sun sign

The Sun sign is the most famous and most easily identified element in astrology. It is what everyone knows — when someone asks "what sign are you", they usually expect your Sun sign as the answer.

The Sun spends about 30 days in each sign, so you only need your birth date to find it. The exception is cusp cases where you might fall between two signs — in that case you also need your birth time.

The Sun sign speaks to your core direction in life: what you want, how you express yourself, what gives you meaning. It is your "I am" statement. For more nuance, look to the Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars placements.