October 21 Birthday
Zodiac sign, birthstone, birth flower and more for everyone born on October 21.
The zodiac sign for October 21 is
Libra
Libra runs September 23 – October 22. October 21 is day 29 of 30 in Libra season, in the 3rd decan.
October 21 is on the Cusp of Drama (Libra–Scorpio).
People born near a sign change are often said to share traits of both signs.
Birthstone
Opal
Also Tourmaline
Birth flower
Marigold
Also cosmos
Ruling planet
Venus
Decan ruler: Mercury
How common
#199 of 366
11,097 US births a year
Day of the year
Day 294
Day 295 in a leap year
October 21 zodiac sign: Libra
Libra is the only sign whose symbol is an object, the Scales. Ruled by Venus, it is linked with balance, fairness, partnership and an eye for beauty.
| Symbol | ♎ Scales |
|---|---|
| Dates | September 23 – October 22 |
| Element | Air |
| Modality | Cardinal |
| Ruling planet | Venus |
| Traits | diplomatic, fair, social, charming |
| Strengths | Fair-minded, gracious, cooperative and easy to like. |
| Weaknesses | Indecisive, conflict-avoiding and eager to please. |
| Opposite sign | Aries |
| Most compatible with | Aries, Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius, Aquarius |
The 3rd decan of Libra
Each sign is split into three decans of about ten days. October 21 falls in the 3rd decan, which is co-ruled by Mercury, the planet of Gemini. Astrologers say this adds a touch of Gemini (curious, witty) to the Libra personality.
October 21 birthstone: Opal and Tourmaline
Everyone born in October shares the same birthstones, and you can pick whichever you like.
| Stone | Color | Hardness (Mohs) | Said to symbolize |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opal | Play of rainbow colors | 5.5–6.5 | Hope, creativity and innocence |
| Tourmaline | Pink, green or many colors | 7–7.5 | Compassion and inspiration |
October 21 birth flower: Marigold and Cosmos
- Marigold: warmth, creativity and determination
- Cosmos: order, peace and tranquility
How common is an October 21 birthday?
October 21 is the 199th most common birthday in the US out of 366. An average of 11,097 babies were born on it each year from 1994 to 2014, 1% fewer than on an average day.
Based on US birth records, 1994–2014. See every date ranked.
What day of the week was October 21?
Here’s the day of the week October 21 fell on each year, and the Chinese zodiac animal for someone born that day.
| Birth date | Day of the week | Chinese zodiac |
|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2030 | Monday | Metal Dog |
| October 21, 2029 | Sunday | Earth Rooster |
| October 21, 2028 | Saturday | Earth Monkey |
| October 21, 2027 | Thursday | Fire Goat |
| October 21, 2026 | Wednesday | Fire Horse |
| October 21, 2025 | Tuesday | Wood Snake |
| October 21, 2024 | Monday | Wood Dragon |
| October 21, 2023 | Saturday | Water Rabbit |
| October 21, 2022 | Friday | Water Tiger |
| October 21, 2021 | Thursday | Metal Ox |
| October 21, 2020 | Wednesday | Metal Rat |
| October 21, 2019 | Monday | Earth Pig |
| October 21, 2018 | Sunday | Earth Dog |
| October 21, 2017 | Saturday | Fire Rooster |
| October 21, 2016 | Friday | Fire Monkey |
| October 21, 2015 | Wednesday | Wood Goat |
| October 21, 2014 | Tuesday | Wood Horse |
| October 21, 2013 | Monday | Water Snake |
| October 21, 2012 | Sunday | Water Dragon |
| October 21, 2011 | Friday | Metal Rabbit |
| October 21, 2010 | Thursday | Metal Tiger |
| October 21, 2009 | Wednesday | Earth Ox |
| October 21, 2008 | Tuesday | Earth Rat |
| October 21, 2007 | Sunday | Fire Pig |
| October 21, 2006 | Saturday | Fire Dog |
| October 21, 2005 | Friday | Wood Rooster |
| October 21, 2004 | Thursday | Wood Monkey |
| October 21, 2003 | Tuesday | Water Goat |
| October 21, 2002 | Monday | Water Horse |
| October 21, 2001 | Sunday | Metal Snake |
| October 21, 2000 | Saturday | Metal Dragon |
| October 21, 1999 | Thursday | Earth Rabbit |
| October 21, 1998 | Wednesday | Earth Tiger |
| October 21, 1997 | Tuesday | Fire Ox |
| October 21, 1996 | Monday | Fire Rat |
| October 21, 1995 | Saturday | Wood Pig |
| October 21, 1994 | Friday | Wood Dog |
| October 21, 1993 | Thursday | Water Rooster |
| October 21, 1992 | Wednesday | Water Monkey |
| October 21, 1991 | Monday | Metal Goat |
| October 21, 1990 | Sunday | Metal Horse |
| October 21, 1989 | Saturday | Earth Snake |
| October 21, 1988 | Friday | Earth Dragon |
| October 21, 1987 | Wednesday | Fire Rabbit |
| October 21, 1986 | Tuesday | Fire Tiger |
| October 21, 1985 | Monday | Wood Ox |
| October 21, 1984 | Sunday | Wood Rat |
| October 21, 1983 | Friday | Water Pig |
| October 21, 1982 | Thursday | Water Dog |
| October 21, 1981 | Wednesday | Metal Rooster |
| October 21, 1980 | Tuesday | Metal Monkey |
| October 21, 1979 | Sunday | Earth Goat |
| October 21, 1978 | Saturday | Earth Horse |
| October 21, 1977 | Friday | Fire Snake |
| October 21, 1976 | Thursday | Fire Dragon |
| October 21, 1975 | Tuesday | Wood Rabbit |
| October 21, 1974 | Monday | Wood Tiger |
| October 21, 1973 | Sunday | Water Ox |
| October 21, 1972 | Saturday | Water Rat |
| October 21, 1971 | Thursday | Metal Pig |
| October 21, 1970 | Wednesday | Metal Dog |
| October 21, 1969 | Tuesday | Earth Rooster |
| October 21, 1968 | Monday | Earth Monkey |
| October 21, 1967 | Saturday | Fire Goat |
| October 21, 1966 | Friday | Fire Horse |
| October 21, 1965 | Thursday | Wood Snake |
| October 21, 1964 | Wednesday | Wood Dragon |
| October 21, 1963 | Monday | Water Rabbit |
| October 21, 1962 | Sunday | Water Tiger |
| October 21, 1961 | Saturday | Metal Ox |
| October 21, 1960 | Friday | Metal Rat |
| October 21, 1959 | Wednesday | Earth Pig |
| October 21, 1958 | Tuesday | Earth Dog |
| October 21, 1957 | Monday | Fire Rooster |
| October 21, 1956 | Sunday | Fire Monkey |
| October 21, 1955 | Friday | Wood Goat |
| October 21, 1954 | Thursday | Wood Horse |
| October 21, 1953 | Wednesday | Water Snake |
| October 21, 1952 | Tuesday | Water Dragon |
| October 21, 1951 | Sunday | Metal Rabbit |
| October 21, 1950 | Saturday | Metal Tiger |
| October 21, 1949 | Friday | Earth Ox |
| October 21, 1948 | Thursday | Earth Rat |
| October 21, 1947 | Tuesday | Fire Pig |
| October 21, 1946 | Monday | Fire Dog |
| October 21, 1945 | Sunday | Wood Rooster |
| October 21, 1944 | Saturday | Wood Monkey |
| October 21, 1943 | Thursday | Water Goat |
| October 21, 1942 | Wednesday | Water Horse |
| October 21, 1941 | Tuesday | Metal Snake |
| October 21, 1940 | Monday | Metal Dragon |
More about October 21
| Season (Northern Hemisphere) | Autumn |
|---|---|
| Day of the year | 294 (295 in a leap year) |
| Days left in the year | 71 (71 in a leap year) |
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October 21 birthday questions
- What zodiac sign is October 21?
- People born on October 21 are Libra (♎), the Scales. Libra season runs from September 23 – October 22.
- What is the birthstone for October 21?
- The birthstone for October 21 is the October birthstone: opal and tourmaline.
- What is the birth flower for October 21?
- October’s birth flowers are the marigold and cosmos.
- Is October 21 on a cusp?
- Yes. October 21 falls in the Cusp of Drama, between Libra and Scorpio.
- How rare is an October 21 birthday?
- October 21 is the 199th most common birthday in the US out of 366. An average of 11,097 babies were born on it each year from 1994 to 2014, 1% fewer than on an average day.
- What day of the year is October 21?
- October 21 is day 294 of the year, or day 295 in a leap year.