At a Glance
- Birthday
- January 21
- Sun Sign
- Aquarius
- Approx. Degree
- 1° Aquarius
- Sabian Symbol
- “An old adobe mission in California.”
- Jones Keyword
- Durability
Your Sun Sign on January 21
A January 21 birthday places your Sun in Aquarius, an air sign ruled by Uranus. But your sign is only the broad stroke — within Aquarius, your Sun sits at one specific degree, and that single degree carries its own Sabian image.
Note: January 21 sits close to a sign boundary, so depending on your exact birth year and time your Sun may fall in the neighbouring sign or degree. The figure above is representative — run your birthday through the calculator for your exact degree.
The Image at Your Degree
For January 21, that degree is about 1° Aquarius, and its Sabian Symbol is “An old adobe mission in California.” This is one of 360 images received clairvoyantly in 1925 — a concrete scene rather than an abstract trait. Read the full meaning, gift and shadow, and chart placement on the 1° Aquarius Sabian Symbol page.
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Common Questions
What is the Sabian Symbol for someone born on January 21?
If you were born on January 21, your Sun is at approximately 1° Aquarius, whose Sabian Symbol is “An old adobe mission in California.” Its Jones keyword is Durability. Your exact degree depends on your birth year and time.
What zodiac sign is January 21?
A birthday on January 21 usually falls under Aquarius. This date is near a sign cusp, so the sign can vary by year — check your exact chart to be sure.
Why might my Sabian degree be different?
The Sun advances about one degree per day, and sign boundaries shift by a day or so each year. Your birth time also matters. Enter your birthday in the free calculator for the exact image at your Sun's degree.