July 8 zodiac sign

People born on July 8 have their Sun in Cancer. From 1950 to 2030, the Sun is in Cancer on this date in every year.

The signs on this page are those of the tropical (Western) zodiac.

July 8 at a glance

Sun sign
Cancer
Cusp date
No
Dates of the sign
June 21 to July 22
Element
Water
Modality
Cardinal
Ruler
Moon
Decan
Cancer, 10° to 20°
Sun at noon, 2026
16°30′ Cancer
Constellation behind the Sun
Gemini

About Cancer

Cancer is the sign that astrologers link with home, family and feeling. Its people are described as caring and protective, with a strong memory for people and places.

Empathy, loyalty and a gift for making others feel safe are the strengths named for Cancer. The weak side is moodiness: astrologers say a Cancer can retreat into its shell when hurt.

Decan and Sun position

In 2026, the Sun is at 16°30′ Cancer at noon on July 8 in the time zone of New York City. A decan is a part of 10 degrees, and each sign has three. In the traditional system, a decan adds the character of the sign of the same element that goes with it. The second decan is linked with Scorpio, which adds traits such as intense, determined, private.

The Sun in the sky on July 8

On July 8 in 2026, the Sun is in front of the stars of Gemini, not Cancer. The signs follow the seasons, and over 2000 years the stars have moved against them.

Moon sign and rising sign

The Moon changes sign every two to three days, and the rising sign changes about every two hours. Both depend on your birth time and place, not on July 8 alone.

Calculate your Moon and rising signs

Print the sky of July 8

Start from the sky over New York City on July 8 in 2026, then set the year, the place and the time of your birth in the editor.

Make a print of this sky

Questions about July 8