What is a Cusp?

astrolomee
Sep 24, 2018
2 min read

Being born on a "cusp" is when one is born at or near the beginning or the end of an astrological sun sign. "Cusp" individuals are defined by inner conflict and change.

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While the length of the "cusp" period is debated, it is agreed if you were born within the first five days or the last five days of a sign, you're "cusp-born". This means you're either being influenced by the astrological sign before you or after you.

“If you are cusp-born, you are under the influence of both signs. However, much like being a traveler leaving one country and crossing into another, you must actually be in one country- you can't be in two countries at the same time. One sign is always a stronger influence.” Woolfolk

"Cusp-born" individuals may find themselves experiencing a sort of identity crisis, not knowing whether they are one sign or another. Inevitably, the sign that the sun was actually in will always be the primary.

The Cusps

The Cusp of Power Aries/Taurus (April 17th | April 23rd)
The Cusp of Energy Taurus/Gemini (May 17th | June 23rd)
The Cusp of Magic Gemini/Cancer (June 17th | June 23rd)
The Cusp of Oscillation Cancer/Leo (July 17th |July 23rd)
The Cusp of Exposure Leo/Virgo (August 17th | August 23rd)
The Cusp of Beauty Virgo/Libra (September 17th | September 23rd)
The Cusp of Drama and Criticism Libra/Scorpio (October 17th | October 23rd)
The Cusp of Revolution Scorpio/Sagittarius (November 17th | November 23rd)
The Cusp of Prophecy Sagittarius/Capricorn (December 17th | December 23rd)
The Cusp of Mystery & Imagination Capricorn/Aquarius (January 17th | January 23rd)
The Cusp of Sensitivity Aquarius/Pisces (February 17th | February 23rd)
The Cusp of Rebirth Pisces/Aries (March 17th | March 23rd)

Being "Cusp-Born"

Understand that being born within a "cusp" inherently means an individual draw strengths and weaknesses from two signs.

This can bring as many positives as negatives so educating yourself on the sign before you or after you that you share your cusp with can help you harness a world of possibilities.