# July 5: what zodiac sign?

July 5: what zodiac sign?: astronomical data computed by Astraluno with explicit time zone and precision.

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If you were born on July 5, your Sun is in Cancer in the UTC days computed from 1950 to 2030.

Computed: Tue, Oct 13, 2026, 9:51 AM (UTC). Display zone: UTC.

Ranges computed over the whole local day in 1950–2030, not an exact natal position. Another time zone can move the crossing to an adjacent date. Chaldean decans: three 10° sectors, with traditional rulers cycling Mars, Sun, Venus, Mercury, Moon, Saturn, Jupiter.

With the Sun in Cancer, what you love to protect reveals much about who you feel you are.

Belonging carries memories. In Cancer, the Sun links identity with people, places and gestures that feel like home, combining sensitivity with tenacious protection. A kind word stays with you; unexpected coolness can change the emotional color of an otherwise ordinary day.

## Degrees, decans and elements

| Sign | Approximate Sun degree range | Decan and ruler | Element | Modality |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cancer | 12°11′–14°28′ | 2: Mercury | Water | Cardinal |

## Dates of these signs in 2026

| Sign | Start | End exclusive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cancer | Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 8:25 AM (UTC; ±3 min) | Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 7:13 PM (UTC; ±3 min) |

Tropical zodiac, geocentric positions. Times estimated with engine 0.1.0, IANA 2026e zones. Windows are empirical estimates, not confidence intervals.

## Links

- [Calculate your sign with year, time and place](https://astraluno.com/zodiac-sign-calculator/)
- [Cancer](https://astraluno.com/signs/cancer/)
- [Sun in Cancer](https://astraluno.com/planets/sun/cancer/)
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- [All dates in July](https://astraluno.com/zodiac-signs/july/)

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Last revised: 2026-10-13