July Zodiac Sign: Cancer & Leo
July is home to protective Cancer until big-hearted Leo arrives around the 23rd. Around the 16th or 17th comes Karka Sankranti, which begins Dakshinayan, the Sun’s southern half-year.
The protector who makes anywhere feel like home. Water sign ruled by Moon.
The performer with a big, warm heart. Fire sign ruled by Sun.
Read the full Cancer zodiac sign and Leo zodiac sign profiles.
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July zodiac dates
People born from July 1 to 22 are Cancer (Kark in Hindi), the protector who makes anywhere feel like home. Those born from July 23 to 31 are Leo (Simha), the performer with a big, warm heart. July 22 and July 23 and July 24 are cusp dates: the Sun changes sign on one of these days depending on the year, so check your birth year on the birthday page.
July in Vedic astrology
In the sidereal zodiac used for Kundli, the Sun moves from Gemini (Mithun) into Cancer (Kark) around July 17. That day is Karka Sankranti, which begins Dakshinayan, the Sun’s southward half of the year. Your Indian rashi is usually based on the Moon instead of the Sun, so the quickest way to know it is your free Kundli or the Moon sign calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What zodiac signs are in July?
July 1–22 is Cancer and July 23–31 is Leo. The exact changeover shifts by a day in some years.
What is the July birthstone?
Ruby, associated with passion, vitality and confidence. The birth flower is larkspur and water lily.
What is the Vedic Sun sign in July?
In the sidereal zodiac used in India, the Sun is in Gemini until about July 17, then Cancer. That is why your Indian rashi can differ from your Western star sign.