Each zodiac sign has three decans, which give you a deeper insight into your astrological traits.
Experts share what they say about you.
Decans are subdivisions of 10-degree increments per sign, which is 30 degrees.
Your decan, then, is wherever your birthday falls within that 30-degree spread.
If it doesnt make sense yet, dont worry, weve got you covered.
What are decans in astrology?
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Each decan has a unique footprint, so to speak.
Your planetary sub-ruler is going to be your signs ruler, says Lang.
If youre not the first decan, your sub-ruler gets a bit trickier to discern.
Below, Lang guides us through how to interpret decans in your birth chart.
How do you interpret the decan in astrology?
In astrology, decans are just another way to categorize the individual zodiac signs.
As the first zodiac sign, lets take Aries for example.
Mars is courageous, independent, and driven, she says.
Its the warrior planet.
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You are a pioneer and ready to take a risk.
An Aries born between approximately March 31 and April 9, meanwhile, is the second decan.
The Suns influence gives you a strong desire to lead and make a difference.
Finally, an Aries born between April 10 and 20 is in the third decan.
Jupiter adds optimism and enthusiasm to the Mars influence, says Lang.
Freedom is a keyword for you.
How do decans affect zodiac sign characteristics?
As Sunday explains, Decans attempt to illustrate the evolution of energy within a single sign in astrology.
Do decans impact zodiac compatibility?
Its more so an analysis of your personal karmic journey, explains Sunday.
March 21 to March 30 (approximately) is an Aries decan, ruled by Mars.
So, people born on these days will possess the aforementioned Aries traits.
They might, for example, love being the center of attention and be more creative than other Aries.
April 10 to April 19 (approximately) is a Sagittarius decan, so Jupiter is its secondary ruler.
They may also be obsessed with lifes luxuries.
April 20 to April 29 (approximately) is a Taurus decan, ruled by Venus.
People born in this decan will therefore have hallmark traits of a Taurus.
April 30 to May 9 (approximately) is a Virgo decan, so Mercury is its secondary ruler.
They may also be more intellectual.
May 10 to May 19 (approximately) is a Capricorn decan, so Saturn is its secondary ruler.
These third-decan Pisces may as a result be more responsible and hardworking than a typical Pisces.
As a result, Geminis tend to be social, curious, quick-witted, and knowledgeable.
Those born in this decan will possess classic Gemini traits.
May 31 to June 9 (approximately) is a Libra decan, so Venus is its secondary ruler.
Geminis born in the second decan will be more sensual and tactile than other Geminis.
June 10 to June 20 (approximately) is an Aquarius decan, so Uranus is its secondary ruler.
Individuals born within this decan will be more independent, rebellious, and innovative than other Geminis.
For this reason, Cancers tend to be sensitive, intuitive, nurturing, deep, and sometimes mercurial.
July 21 to June 30 (approximately) is a Cancer decan, ruled by the Moon.
People born under the first decan will present as typical Cancers.
July 1 to July 10 (approximately) is a Scorpio decan, so Pluto is its secondary ruler.
Those born within this decan, then, will be more intense and inwardly focused than other Cancers.
July 11 to July 22 (approximately) is a Pisces decan, so Neptune is its secondary ruler.
Individuals born under this decan will be more creative and spiritually-minded than other Cancers.
They also tend to be extremely energetic and can create a whirlwind atmosphere around themselves.
July 23 to August 1 (approximately) is a Leo decan, ruled by the Sun.
People born in this decan will possess key Leo traits as mentioned above.
August 2 to August 11 (approximately) is a Sagittarius decan, so Jupiter is its secondary ruler.
August 12 to August 22 (approximately) is an Aries decan, so Mars is its secondary ruler.
The latter is more so the trait emphasized in Virgos, who tend to be deep thinkers.
Mercury also influences Virgos to be organized, detail-oriented, and always on time.
August 23 to September 1 (approximately) is a Virgo decan, ruled by Mercury.
Individuals born under this decan will present as classic Virgos.
September 2 to September 11 (approximately) is a Capricorn decan, so Saturn is its secondary ruler.
This means that those born under the second decan may be more determined and hardworking than other Virgos.
September 12 to September 22 (approximately) is a Taurus decan, so Venus is its secondary ruler.
September 23 to October 2 (approximately) is a Libra decan, ruled by Venus.
People born in this decan will have typical Libra attributes.
October 3 to October 12 (approximately) is an Aquarius decan, so Uranus is its secondary ruler.
They may also be more inventive.
October 13 to October 22 (approximately) is a Gemini decan, so Mercury is its secondary ruler.
These Libras will then be goodand activecommunicators.
October 23 to November 1 (approximately) is a Scorpio decan, ruled by Pluto.
Those born in the first decan will have the main characteristics of a Scorpio.
November 2 to November 11 (approximately) is a Pisces decan, so Neptune is its secondary ruler.
Individuals born within this second decon, then, will be more imaginative and creativeand less groundedthan other Scorpios.
These Cancers are more sensitive than others, and they also tend to be great caretakers.
November 22 to December 1 (approximately) is a Sagittarius decan, ruled by Jupiter.
People born within this decan will possess typical aforementioned Sagittarius traits.
December 2 to December 11 (approximately) is an Aries decan, so Mars is its secondary ruler.
Those who fall within this decan will therefore be more fiery and confident than others of their sign.
As a result, Capricorns are all of those thingshardworking, disciplined, and ambitious.
They live to crush even the most challenging of goals.
December 22 to December 31 (approximately) is a Capricorn decan, ruled by Saturn.
Those born in the first decan will present as typical Capricorns.
January 1 to January 10 (approximately) is a Taurus decan, so Venus is its secondary ruler.
Individuals within this decan are more sensual and romantic than typical Capricorns.
They may tend to indulge in fantasy and favor decadence wherever they can find it.
January 11 to January 19 (approximately) is a Virgo decan, so Mercury is its secondary ruler.
The Capricorns tend to put their ambitions and efforts toward intellectual pursuits.
January 20 to January 29 (approximately) is an Aquarius decan, ruled by Uranus.
Those born in this first decan will have typical Aquarius traits.
January 30 to February 8 (approximately) is a Gemini decan, so Mercury is its secondary ruler.
Second-decan Geminis tend to be more intellectual (and chatty!)
than other Aquariuses as a result.
February 9 to February 18 (approximately) is a Libra decan, so Venus is its secondary ruler.
Typical Pisces individuals are therefore creative, intuitive, and intense emotionally.
They tend to be on, or seeking a spiritual path.
February 19 to February 28 (approximately) is a Pisces decan, ruled by Neptune.
Those born within this decan will have the trappings of a Pisces.
These Pisces will be even more sensitive than their already-sensitive Pisces peers.
March 11 to March 20 (approximately) is a Scorpio decan, so Pluto is its secondary ruler.
Those born within this decan will be more secretive, mysterious, and calculating than your average Pisces.
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