Cusp Signs

Born on the edge of two signs? Explore the 12 zodiac cusps and how they blend two astrological energies.

At a glance

What is a zodiac cusp?

A cusp is the boundary between two zodiac signs. People born near a cusp often feel the influence of both signs, blending the qualities of the ending and beginning signs.

  • A cusp occurs where one sign ends and the next begins.
  • Cusp dates vary slightly by year and time zone.
  • Cusp energy is a mix of two neighboring signs.
Aries-Taurus CuspApril 19 – April 20Taurus-Gemini CuspMay 20 – May 21Gemini-Cancer CuspJune 20 – June 21Cancer-Leo CuspJuly 22 – July 23Leo-Virgo CuspAugust 22 – August 23Virgo-Libra CuspSeptember 22 – September 23Libra-Scorpio CuspOctober 22 – October 23Scorpio-Sagittarius CuspNovember 21 – November 22Sagittarius-Capricorn CuspDecember 21 – December 22Capricorn-Aquarius CuspJanuary 19 – January 20Aquarius-Pisces CuspFebruary 18 – February 19Pisces-Aries CuspMarch 20 – March 21

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to be born on the cusp?

Being born on the cusp means your birthday is close to the date the Sun changes signs. You may identify with traits from both signs and need an exact birth time to confirm your true Sun sign.

How many cusp signs are there?

There are 12 cusps, one at each boundary between the 12 zodiac signs. Examples include Aries-Taurus, Taurus-Gemini, and so on through Pisces-Aries.

Am I a cusp sign?

You are a cusp sign if your birthday falls within roughly one day of a sign boundary. Use a natal chart calculator with your exact birth time to know for sure.