Cancer dates

Cancer Horoscope Dates at a Glance

Cancer Zodiac Dates Range: June 21 – July 22

The Cancer zodiac dates run from June 21 to July 22 each year. These Cancer horoscope dates mark the period when the Sun passes through the sign of the Crab, from the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere until the Sun moves into Leo. If your birthday falls in this timeframe, your Cancer dates horoscope is the one to read.

You may see the Cancer dates zodiac range listed a day earlier or later on other sites. That isn’t a mistake. The Sun enters each sign at a specific moment rather than at the same clock time every year, so the start and end can shift by about a day.

When Does Cancer Season Start and End?

Cancer season starts when the Sun reaches 0° Cancer at the June solstice (typically June 21), and it ends when the Sun enters Leo (typically July 22). For instance, during Cancer season 2026, it ran from June 21 at 08:24 UTC (4:24 am Eastern) until July 22 at 19:13 UTC (3:13 pm Eastern).

Here are the exact Cancer season dates for 2027 and 2028:

The next Cancer season begins on June 21, 2027. The first day of Cancer season is usually June 21, though in some years the solstice falls on June 20 (this happens in 2028). The last day of Cancer season is usually July 22.

What Months Is Cancer?

Cancer takes place across late June and the first three weeks of July. Specifically, it is the zodiac sign for anyone born from June 21 through July 22.

June Zodiac Sign: Cancer Dates in June (June 21–30)

Cancer begins on June 21, so the June Cancer dates are June 21 to June 30. These ten days make up the first decan, the purest expression of Cancer.

July Zodiac Sign: Cancer Dates in July (July 1–22)

The July Cancer dates are July 1 to July 22. These final three weeks of the Cancer zodiac make up the rest of the sign’s run before the zodiac shifts into the next sign, Leo.

Is June 21 or July 22 Cancer? Cusp Dates

If you were born on June 21 or July 22, you were born on a cusp, the changeover point between two signs. There’s no “half and half” in astrology: you’re fully one sign or the other, and the exact time of the Sun’s sign change in your birth year decides which.

Is June 21 Gemini or Cancer?

For most years, Cancer. The Sun enters Cancer on June 21. If your birthday is on June 21, your sign depends on the exact hour you were born:

• Born after the Sun entered Cancer that year: you are a Cancer.
• Born before the Sun moved into the sign: you are still a Gemini.

Example: In 2026, the Sun crossed into Cancer at 08:24 UTC on June 21. Anyone born after that exact minute is a Cancer.

Is July 22 Cancer or Leo?

For most years, Cancer. The Sun typically moves into Leo on July 22. If your birthday is on July 22, your sign depends on the exact hour you were born:

• Born before the Sun enters Leo that year: you are a Cancer.
• Born after the Sun moves into Leo: you are a Leo.

Example: In 2026, the Sun entered Leo at 19:13 UTC on July 22. Anyone born before that exact minute is a Cancer, while anyone born after is a Leo.

Note: Always convert your birth time to UTC, as local time zones can easily push your sign to one side or the other.

Cancer Dates by Decan

Every sign divides into three decans of about ten days, each with a sub-ruler that shades the core personality.

Cancer Dates in Vedic Astrology

The dates above use the tropical zodiac, the system used in Western astrology. Vedic (sidereal) astrology uses a zodiac that sits about 24 degrees behind the tropical one, so the dates are roughly a month later. In the sidereal zodiac, the Sun is in Cancer (Karka) from about July 16 to August 16, and moves into Leo (Simha) around August 17.

The exact day changes slightly from year to year. If you follow Vedic astrology, use your Vedic chart to confirm your sign.

Cancer Birthdays Dates Table

Find your birthday below to see your sign and decan. Dates are the standard tropical Cancer dates; for June 21 and July 22, see the cusp section above.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cancer Dates

What are the Cancer dates?

The Cancer dates are June 21 to July 22. Anyone born in this window has the Sun sign Cancer.

When does Cancer season start?

Cancer season starts on June 21, at the June solstice. In some years the start falls on June 20. The next Cancer season starts on June 21, 2027, at 14:11 UTC.

When does Cancer season end?

Cancer season ends on July 22, when the Sun enters Leo. In 2027 the Sun enters Leo at 01:04 UTC on July 23, which is still the evening of July 22 in the Americas.

What is the first day of Cancer?

June 21 is the first day of Cancer. If you were born on this date, you’re on the Gemini–Cancer cusp, and the exact time of birth decides your sign.

What is the last day of Cancer?

July 22 is the last day of Cancer. The Sun moves into Leo on July 22 or 23, depending on the year and time zone.

Is June 21 Cancer or Gemini?

June 21 is Cancer in most years, because that’s when the Sun enters Cancer. If you were born early on June 21, before the Sun’s entry that year, you’re a Gemini.

What month is Cancer?

Cancer covers June 21–30 and July 1–22, so it falls in June and July.

Are Cancer dates the same every year?

They’re very close but not identical. The Sun enters each sign at a specific moment, so the exact date can shift by about a day depending on the year and your time zone. This mainly matters if your birthday is on June 21 or July 22.

What are the Cancer dates in Vedic astrology?

In Vedic (sidereal) astrology, the Sun is in Cancer (Karka) from about July 16 to August 16.

What sign comes before and after Cancer?

Gemini comes just before Cancer, and Leo comes just after.

What dates is the Cancer star sign?

The Cancer star sign covers June 21 to July 22. “Star sign” is simply another name for your Sun sign or zodiac sign.