Zodiac sign by date · January
January zodiac sign: the sun sign for every date in January
The Western and Vedic sun sign for each day of January, with the hour the Sun changes sign in Indian time.
In short
The January zodiac sign depends on the date. In Western astrology, people born from 1 to 19 January are Capricorn and from 20 January on are Aquarius. In Vedic (sidereal) astrology the Sun is in Dhanu (Sagittarius) until 14 January (between 9 pm and 10 pm IST) and in Makara (Capricorn) after that (2027). The table gives every date.
Zodiac sign for every date in January
| Date | Western sun sign | Vedic sun sign (2027) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Capricorn | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| 2 January | Capricorn | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| 3 January | Capricorn | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| 4 January | Capricorn | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| 5 January | Capricorn | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| 6 January | Capricorn | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| 7 January | Capricorn | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| 8 January | Capricorn | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| 9 January | Capricorn | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| 10 January | Capricorn | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| 11 January | Capricorn | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| 12 January | Capricorn | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| 13 January | Capricorn | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| 14 January | Capricorn | Dhanu (Sagittarius), then Makara (Capricorn) from between 9 pm and 10 pm IST |
| 15 January | Capricorn | Makara (Capricorn) |
| 16 January | Capricorn | Makara (Capricorn) |
| 17 January | Capricorn | Makara (Capricorn) |
| 18 January | Capricorn | Makara (Capricorn) |
| 19 January | Capricorn | Makara (Capricorn) |
| 20 January | Aquarius | Makara (Capricorn) |
| 21 January | Aquarius | Makara (Capricorn) |
| 22 January | Aquarius | Makara (Capricorn) |
| 23 January | Aquarius | Makara (Capricorn) |
| 24 January | Aquarius | Makara (Capricorn) |
| 25 January | Aquarius | Makara (Capricorn) |
| 26 January | Aquarius | Makara (Capricorn) |
| 27 January | Aquarius | Makara (Capricorn) |
| 28 January | Aquarius | Makara (Capricorn) |
| 29 January | Aquarius | Makara (Capricorn) |
| 30 January | Aquarius | Makara (Capricorn) |
| 31 January | Aquarius | Makara (Capricorn) |
Western astrology uses the tropical zodiac; Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac, about 24° behind it, so the Sun's Vedic sign usually starts about 24 days later than the Western one. The Western change day can move by one in some years; the Vedic hour moves by a few hours from year to year.
Born in January? In Indian astrology your rashi is usually your Moon sign, which needs your birth time: see rashi by date of birth.
Questions about January zodiac signs
What is the zodiac sign for 1 January?
Capricorn in Western astrology; Dhanu (Sagittarius) in Vedic astrology.
What is the zodiac sign for 10 January?
Capricorn in Western astrology; Dhanu (Sagittarius) in Vedic astrology.
What is the zodiac sign for 15 January?
Capricorn in Western astrology; Makara (Capricorn) in Vedic astrology.
What is the zodiac sign for 20 January?
Aquarius in Western astrology; Makara (Capricorn) in Vedic astrology.
What is the zodiac sign for 25 January?
Aquarius in Western astrology; Makara (Capricorn) in Vedic astrology.
Which zodiac signs are in January?
In Western astrology, Capricorn and Aquarius. In Vedic astrology, Dhanu (Sagittarius) and Makara (Capricorn).
Sources
- Western sun-sign dates: the conventional tropical ranges of Western astrology (the change day can move by one in some years).
- Vedic sun-sign dates: the Sun's entry into each sidereal sign (Lahiri ayanamsa) from Astrojar's chart engine, to the hour in IST, for 2026 to 2028.
- Rashi as the Moon sign: the usual Vedic practice, as Astrojar's chart card shows it.
This is the traditional reading of the classical texts, given for learning and reflection. It is not a prediction for you, and not medical, legal or financial advice.
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