At a Glance
- Birthday
- July 16
- Sun Sign
- Cancer
- Approx. Degree
- 25° Cancer
- Sabian Symbol
- “A willful man is overshadowed by a descent of superior power.”
- Jones Keyword
- Destiny
Your Sun Sign on July 16
A July 16 birthday places your Sun in Cancer, a water sign ruled by Moon. But your sign is only the broad stroke — within Cancer, your Sun sits at one specific degree, and that single degree carries its own Sabian image.
Because the Sun moves about one degree per day, your exact degree can shift slightly with your birth year and time. The calculator pins it precisely from your birthday.
The Image at Your Degree
For July 16, that degree is about 25° Cancer, and its Sabian Symbol is “A willful man is overshadowed by a descent of superior power.” 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 25° Cancer Sabian Symbol page.
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Start free →- Sun, Moon & Ascendant — three images, not one
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- Saved as a link for 7 days · download as PDF
- A 12-month forecast from your real transits
- ~25 key moments, each mapped to its Sabian image
- Organized by quarter, with one throughline
Common Questions
What is the Sabian Symbol for someone born on July 16?
If you were born on July 16, your Sun is at approximately 25° Cancer, whose Sabian Symbol is “A willful man is overshadowed by a descent of superior power.” Its Jones keyword is Destiny. Your exact degree depends on your birth year and time.
What zodiac sign is July 16?
A birthday on July 16 usually falls under Cancer.
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.