Can you be both Pisces and Aries if you were born on the cusp?

In astrology, the cusp is the boundary line dividing 1 zodiac sign from the next. Because the Sun can only sit in 1 sign at a given moment, you always have just 1 Sun sign. Still, Mercury and Venus travel near the Sun, so you can have a Pisces Sun with Mercury in Aries.

How do I find my March sign if I don't know my birth time?

You might have a March 20 birthday without a recorded hour. In that case, we check when the Sun changed signs on your birth date. When the crossing happens late at night, nearly the whole day falls in Pisces. For certainty, you can request your full birth record from the vital records office where you were born.

Why do newspaper horoscopes always start Aries on March 21?

Printed horoscopes use fixed calendar dates so you can scan a page quickly. You don't have to check an astronomy table for your birth year. Editors usually pick March 21 as a simple cutoff for Aries. Still, the equinox lands on March 20 in most years. We use the Sun's exact position for your year.

March Zodiac Sign

Revised November 4, 2026. First published November 4, 2026.

Your March zodiac sign is either Pisces or Aries, depending on your birthday. If your birthday is through March 19 you're a Pisces, and from March 21 on you're an Aries. On March 20, your sign depends on the exact year and time you were born.

♓ Pisces: March 1 through 20
♈ Aries: March 21 through 31
Days on the cusp: March 19 through 21

March dates for Pisces and Aries

Early in the month, the Sun travels through Pisces. A birthday from March 1 through March 19 falls during this time. In Western astrology, the sky is split into 12 equal sections of 30° each, with Pisces occupying slice 12. Astrologers know Pisces as a water sign noted for empathy, quiet imagination and deep feeling. The description you see calls it gentle and observant.

At 0°00′ Aries, the Sun's arrival marks the March equinox and the beginning of Aries, when day and night are nearly equal. A birthday from March 21 through March 31 places your Sun firmly in Aries. Astrologers view Aries as a fire sign tied to direct action, courage and fresh starts. Descriptions of Aries call it candid and energetic, and eager to take the lead.

The time each year when the Sun enters Aries

The Sun's entry into Aries, US Eastern time
Year	Sun enters Aries
2020	March 19, 11:49 PM EDT
2021	March 20, 5:37 AM EDT
2022	March 20, 11:33 AM EDT
2023	March 20, 5:24 PM EDT
2024	March 19, 11:06 PM EDT
2025	March 20, 5:01 AM EDT
2026	March 20, 10:45 AM EDT
2027	March 20, 4:24 PM EDT
2028	March 19, 10:17 PM EDT
2029	March 20, 4:01 AM EDT
2030	March 20, 9:51 AM EDT
2031	March 20, 3:40 PM EDT

What makes the Pisces to Aries changeover day shift?

A standard calendar year lasts 365 days. Earth orbits the Sun in about 365 days and 6 hours. The extra 6 hours mean you'll see the Sun reach Aries about 6 hours later in each new year. A leap year then moves the clock back. Most years put your March changeover on March 20, while some put it late on March 19.

On March 19, 2024, the Sun crossed 0°00′ Aries at 11:06 in the evening (PM Eastern Time). That crossing came on March 20 of 2025, at 5:01 in the morning (AM Eastern Time). In 2026 it took place on March 20, at 10:46 in the morning (AM Eastern Time). Born on a changeover day? We line up your birth time with that exact minute.

Traits of Pisces and Aries compared

Though Pisces and Aries are next to each other in the zodiac, astrologers see very different paces for them. Pisces closes the astrological year, so you'll see it associated with reflection, patience and quiet care. Astrologers connect Aries with quick choices, independence and direct speech because it opens the new cycle. A Pisces friend pauses to hear you out, while an Aries friend steps forward.

Despite these differences, you'll notice that both of the 2 signs have a strong reliance on gut feeling instead of strict rules. Astrologers say Pisces and Aries both care deeply about people in trouble, but each helps you differently. While Pisces listens with kindness, Aries acts to protect you. Both signs dislike rigid routines, and each places value on honesty.

What people ask

If your birthday falls on the cusp, could you have both Pisces and Aries signs?

In astrology, a cusp is the boundary line that divides 1 zodiac sign from the next. Since the Sun can occupy only 1 sign at a given moment, you have 1 Sun sign at all times. Still, because Mercury and Venus travel close to the Sun, you can end up with a Pisces Sun and Mercury in Aries.

What should you do if you don't know your birth time and want your March sign?

You might have been born on March 20 without a recorded hour. If that's the case, we check your birth date to see when the Sun changed signs. If the crossing occurs late at night, nearly the entire day belongs to Pisces. You can request a full record of your birth from the vital records office in your birthplace to be certain.

Why is it that newspaper horoscopes always begin Aries on March 21?

Printed horoscopes rely on fixed calendar dates, which lets you scan a page quickly. For your birth year, checking an astronomy table isn't necessary. March 21 is usually the simple cutoff editors choose for Aries. The equinox falls on March 20 in most years, though. For your year, we use the Sun's exact position.