Question 1

What is my zodiac sign?

Accepted Answer

Your zodiac sign — also called your sun sign — is determined by the position of the Sun on the day you were born. Aries covers March 21 to April 19; Taurus, April 20 to May 20; Gemini, May 21 to June 20; Cancer, June 21 to July 22; Leo, July 23 to August 22; Virgo, August 23 to September 22; Libra, September 23 to October 22; Scorpio, October 23 to November 21; Sagittarius, November 22 to December 21; Capricorn, December 22 to January 19; Aquarius, January 20 to February 18; Pisces, February 19 to March 20. If you were born on a cusp date, use the birth date calculator at the top of the page for precision.

Question 2

What is the difference between a sun sign and a rising sign?

Accepted Answer

Your sun sign represents your core identity, ego, and conscious self — it is the sign most people know from their birthday. Your rising sign (ascendant) is the zodiac sign that was rising on the eastern horizon at the exact moment of your birth. It shapes your outward personality, physical appearance, and how the world first perceives you. To calculate your rising sign you need your exact birth time and location. A third important placement is your moon sign, which governs your emotions and subconscious reactions.

Question 3

How often are the horoscopes updated?

Accepted Answer

Our horoscopes are updated every day automatically at 00:00 CET (midnight Central European Time). Fresh readings for all 12 zodiac signs in English, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, and French are published daily, using advanced algorithms to provide unique, personalized insights every morning. The generation time is shown in the Daily Cosmic Overview section on the homepage.

Question 4

What do the planets mean in astrology?

Accepted Answer

Each planet governs a different area of life. The Sun rules identity and purpose. The Moon governs emotions and intuition. Mercury oversees communication, thinking, and travel. Venus rules love, beauty, and values. Mars drives action, ambition, and desire. Jupiter brings expansion, luck, and wisdom. Saturn teaches discipline, responsibility, and karma. Uranus sparks innovation and rebellion. Neptune inspires spirituality and imagination. Pluto governs transformation, power, and rebirth. The faster-moving planets (Sun through Mars) influence daily life most directly; the outer planets shape generational themes.

Question 5

What is Mercury retrograde and when is the next one?

Accepted Answer

Mercury retrograde is an optical illusion that occurs when Mercury appears to move backward through the sky as seen from Earth, due to the relative speeds of Earth and Mercury in their orbits. It happens three or four times a year and lasts approximately three weeks each time. In astrology, it is associated with delays and mix-ups in communication, travel disruptions, technology glitches, and the re-examination of past decisions. Many astrologers recommend backing up data, rereading contracts before signing, and allowing extra time for travel during these periods. The next Mercury retrograde periods are posted in our Planet Positions section.

Question 6

Are horoscopes accurate?

Accepted Answer

Horoscopes are best understood as a tool for reflection rather than prediction. Astrology is a system developed over thousands of years that uses planetary positions as symbolic mirrors for human experience. Daily sun-sign horoscopes offer general guidance for large groups of people (everyone born under a sign), so they cannot account for the unique complexity of each individual's birth chart. Many people find them helpful for setting intentions, noticing patterns, and gaining perspective — but they should complement, not replace, personal judgment. For a more personalised reading, a full natal chart analysis with a professional astrologer offers much deeper insight.