August Zodiac Sign
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Your August zodiac sign is either Leo or Virgo. Birthdays up to August 21 are Leo, and birthdays from August 24 onward are Virgo. If you were born on August 22 or 23, your sign depends on your birth year and time.
- ♌ Leo
- August 1 through 22
- ♍ Virgo
- August 23 through 31
- Cusp dates
- August 22 through 23
August dates for Leo and Virgo
Astrologers split the sky into 12 sections, each spanning 30 degrees. Born between August 1 and August 21, your sign is Leo. Born between August 24 and August 31, your sign is Virgo. During that period, the Sun moves from 29°59′ Leo into 0°00′ Virgo. This change occurs at one exact minute.
Your Sun sign shows how you express yourself in traditional astrology. To astrologers, Leo is warm, proud and generous, with the pull of a steady summer fire. To astrologers, Virgo is observant, practical and helpful, with an eye for small details others miss. Your main style becomes clear when you know which of the 2 signs you have.
The yearly date when the Sun enters Virgo
| Year | Sun enters Virgo |
|---|---|
| 2020 | August 22, 11:45 AM EDT |
| 2021 | August 22, 5:34 PM EDT |
| 2022 | August 22, 11:16 PM EDT |
| 2023 | August 23, 5:01 AM EDT |
| 2024 | August 22, 10:55 AM EDT |
| 2025 | August 22, 4:33 PM EDT |
| 2026 | August 22, 10:18 PM EDT |
| 2027 | August 23, 4:13 AM EDT |
| 2028 | August 22, 10:00 AM EDT |
| 2029 | August 22, 3:51 PM EDT |
| 2030 | August 22, 9:36 PM EDT |
| 2031 | August 23, 3:23 AM EDT |
Why does the changeover date shift between August 22 and August 23?
There are 365 days in our calendar. In reality, Earth needs about 365 days and 6 hours to travel around the Sun. The extra 6 hours cause the Sun's entry into 0°00′ Virgo to occur about 6 hours later each year. We add February 29 every 4 years to keep the calendar on track. This cycle shifts the border between August 22 and August 23.
On August 22 in 2024, the Sun entered Virgo at 10:55 AM EDT. That moment shifted to August 22 at 4:34 PM EDT by 2025. If you were born on either of those days, you aren't a mix of both signs. Only 1 sign contains the Sun at any given time. We check your birth time to determine which sign you have.
How Leo and Virgo compare
Because neighboring zodiac signs never share an element, Leo and Virgo work in very different ways. Astrologers read the fire sign Leo as bold, expressive and eager to lead. Astrologers place Virgo among the earth signs and read it as grounded, careful and quiet. Leo focuses on the big picture, while Virgo checks each small step.
Astrologers say both August signs have high standards and deep loyalty, despite their differences. As a Leo or Virgo, you're likely proud of your work and dislike sloppy effort. Care for others comes through action in both signs. A Leo defends a friend, while a Virgo solves a problem before you ask.
What people ask
Why do I feel connected to both signs even when my birthday doesn't fall on the border?
Close to the Sun, Mercury and Venus travel along their paths. That's why, when you're born, they often sit in the sign next door. Mercury remains within 28°00′ of the Sun, as does Venus within 48°00′. Mercury might be in Virgo for you if you're an August Leo. This placement gives you a careful, practical mind, according to astrologers.
On August 22 or 23, does my birth city affect my sign?
Yes. Local clocks show different hours even though the Sun enters Virgo at one worldwide instant. A 2:00 AM shift in London still shows as 8:00 PM the previous night on Chicago clocks. We put your local birth time into universal time so we can pin down the Sun's exact degree.
Without a birth time, can I determine my exact sign on the changeover day?
You may be able to, depending on the year of your birth. If, in your time zone, the Sun moved into 0°00′ Virgo at 11:30 PM, nearly that whole day belonged to Leo. A shift close to midday means you'll need to get a complete copy of your birth certificate from the vital records office.