Astrological Age?

When asked her zodiac sign, the Mathematics teacher answered, "Today's date - that is, the day of the month - is the same as my present age, but before the end of this week, there will be a date that will be only one fifth of my new age on that day."

What was her zodiac sign?

Answer to the Puzzle

Pisces.

The date the statement could have been made is February 29, when the teacher's age was 29. Six days later, on March 6, her age was 30. Her birthday falls on one of the first six days of March!

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