Can I be both Virgo and Libra if I was born on the cusp?

A cusp is the boundary line between 2 zodiac signs. Astronomically, the Sun is never in 2 signs at the same time. At the minute you were born, it stood either in late Virgo or early Libra. Still, Mercury and Venus travel close to the Sun. Because of that, astrologers note you may have planets in both signs.

Can I find my sign on September 22 or 23 without a birth time?

Sometimes you can, depending on your birth year. We check the exact hour the Sun changed signs in your time zone for that year. Suppose the shift happened at 2:00 AM and you were born in the afternoon. You're a Libra without needing the exact minute. You only need a hospital time when both happened in the same part of the day.

Does my birth city change my sign on September 22 or 23?

Your birth city tells a calculator which time zone to use. The Sun reaches 0°00′ Libra at 1 exact moment worldwide. Local clocks, however, show different hours and dates. When the shift happens at 8:05 PM on September 22 in New York, London clocks read 1:05 AM on September 23. Entering your city matches your clock to the Sun.

September Zodiac Sign

Revised November 4, 2026. First published November 4, 2026.

Your September zodiac sign is either Virgo or Libra. Birthdays from September 1 to 21 are always Virgo, and September 24 to 30 are always Libra. On September 22 and 23, the Sun moves between signs, so we check your birth year and time.

♍ Virgo: September 1 through 22
♎ Libra: September 23 through 30
Days on the cusp: September 22 through 23

September dates for Virgo and Libra

A birthday from September 1 through September 21 makes your sign Virgo. Astrologers divide the sky into 12 sections, each covering 30 degrees. Over 21 days, the Sun moves from about 8°30′ Virgo up to 29°59′ Virgo. The year of your birth won't change that. The Sun is in Virgo for anyone born on those dates.

Late September brings Libra season when the Sun arrives at 0°00′ Libra. The autumn equinox falls at that spot, with day and night nearly equal in length. Your sign is Libra if you were born between September 24 and September 30. Because the Sun had moved well into that sign, a birth time isn't necessary.

The Sun entering Libra each year

The Sun's entry into Libra, US Eastern time
Year	Sun enters Libra
2020	September 22, 9:30 AM EDT
2021	September 22, 3:20 PM EDT
2022	September 22, 9:04 PM EDT
2023	September 23, 2:49 AM EDT
2024	September 22, 8:43 AM EDT
2025	September 22, 2:19 PM EDT
2026	September 22, 8:05 PM EDT
2027	September 23, 2:01 AM EDT
2028	September 22, 7:45 AM EDT
2029	September 22, 1:37 PM EDT
2030	September 22, 7:27 PM EDT
2031	September 23, 1:15 AM EDT

September 22 or 23: Virgo or Libra?

A common calendar year contains 365 days. To circle the Sun, Earth takes about 365 days and 6 hours. Those extra 6 hours make the Sun's entry into 0°00′ Libra fall later each year. February 29 brings the changeover back every 4 years. This is why you'll see the cutoff fall on September 22 or 23.

At 2:50 (AM Eastern Time), the Sun entered Libra on September 23, 2023. A September 22, 2023 birth in New York makes you a Virgo. Leap day moved the shift back to 8:44 (AM Eastern Time) on September 22, 2024. In 2026, the shift happens at 8:05 (PM Eastern Time) on September 22.

Find your exact birth time and city on your birth certificate or hospital record.
Add your birth date, year, time and city to an online birth chart calculator.
Look at the Sun degree: at 29°59′ Virgo or lower, it's Virgo; at 0°00′ Libra or higher, it's Libra.

Traits Virgo and Libra share and how they differ

Astrologers describe both Virgo and Libra as calm and thoughtful about life. Both signs dislike loud conflict. Each sign usually weighs the facts before speaking up. Astrologers often describe September birthdays as observant and polite, with close attention to details. When a schedule feels messy, both signs notice and want to put it right.

Element and ruling planet show their differences. A ruling planet is the planet traditionally paired with each sign. To astrologers, Virgo is a practical earth sign, with Mercury as its guide. Clear facts, useful habits and steady work are Virgo's focus in traditional readings. For astrologers, Libra belongs to the air signs and has a social nature. Venus guides it, with a focus on fairness and partnership.

What people ask

If I was born on the cusp, can I be both Virgo and Libra?

A cusp is the boundary between 2 zodiac signs. Astronomically, you won't find the Sun in 2 signs at once. At the exact minute of your birth, it stood in late Virgo or early Libra. Even so, Mercury and Venus move near the Sun. Because of this, astrologers say you may have planets in each of the two signs.

Is there a way to find my sign for September 22 or 23 without my birth time?

Sometimes you can, and it depends on your birth year. For that year, we look up the precise hour of the Sun's sign change in your time zone. Suppose you were born in the afternoon and the shift happened at 2:00 in the AM. Your sign is Libra, so the exact minute isn't needed. A hospital time is only needed when both events fell in the same part of the day.

On September 22 or 23, does my birth city change my sign?

The city where you were born tells a calculator which time zone to apply. Across the world, the Sun arrives at 0°00′ Libra at 1 exact moment. However, local clocks show different hours and dates. For a shift at 8:05 in the PM during September 22 in New York, London clocks show 1:05 in the AM on September 23. Your city lets a calculator match your local clock to the Sun.