August 22 Zodiac Sign
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The August 22 zodiac sign is Leo in most years, as the Sun reaches roughly 29°25′ at the very end of the sign. Because the Sun sits near the Virgo boundary, a birth time check confirms your exact sign, which we read here as disciplined and discerning.
- The sign of the Sun
- ♌ Leo
- Dates for the sign
- July 23 to August 22
- Day on the cusp
- Leo or Virgo, yes
- Element
- Fire
- Modality
- Fixed
- Planet in charge
- Sun
If you're born on August 22, it's a cusp day
During August 22, the Sun moved from Leo into Virgo in 43 of the 101 years between 1940 and 2040 (Eastern time). Your sign depends on the year and time when you were born.
The calculator for zodiac signs checks the exact minute for your year.
August 22: what astrologers read
At 29° Leo, you reach decan 3's final degree. Mars gives stamina, while the approaching season adds a practical edge. Numerology gives 22 a master builder label, and that number reduces to 4. It links your birthday with structure, craft and results that last. To astrologers, this placement marks the most methodical of Leos. Warm leadership and a sharp eye for how daily work really gets done are traits you bring together.
Your career gains from two skills: leading a crew and checking even the smallest details. You fit well in operations, civic projects, medicine and skilled trades. In love, you show devotion with steady actions instead of grand speeches, and you need a grounded partner who keeps their word.
Strengths
- Detail and scale mastery
- Leadership that stays steady
- Craft you can count on
Challenges
- Being too tough on yourself
- Being impatient with sloppy work
- Difficulty unwinding when you're off the clock