Natal Chart Lab

August zodiac signs

August has two zodiac signs: Leo until about August 22 and Virgo from about August 23. The exact change falls on August 22 or 23 depending on the year.

In 2026, the Sun enters Virgo on .

That is Aug 22, 10:19 PM EDT in New York.

Zodiac sign for every August birthday

BirthdaySun sign
August 1♌︎ Leo
August 2♌︎ Leo
August 3♌︎ Leo
August 4♌︎ Leo
August 5♌︎ Leo
August 6♌︎ Leo
August 7♌︎ Leo
August 8♌︎ Leo
August 9♌︎ Leo
August 10♌︎ Leo
August 11♌︎ Leo
August 12♌︎ Leo
August 13♌︎ Leo
August 14♌︎ Leo
August 15♌︎ Leo
August 16♌︎ Leo
August 17♌︎ Leo
August 18♌︎ Leo
August 19♌︎ Leo
August 20♌︎ Leo
August 21♌︎ Leo
August 22Leo or Virgo depends on year and birth time
August 23Leo or Virgo depends on year and birth time
August 24♍︎ Virgo
August 25♍︎ Virgo
August 26♍︎ Virgo
August 27♍︎ Virgo
August 28♍︎ Virgo
August 29♍︎ Virgo
August 30♍︎ Virgo
August 31♍︎ Virgo

Dates are UTC calendar days. A birth late in the evening in the Americas can already be the next UTC date; the Sun sign calculator converts your local birth time.

When the Sun enters Virgo, 2023–2032

YearSun enters Virgo (UTC)New York time
2023Aug 23, 5:01 AM EDT
2024Aug 22, 10:56 AM EDT
2025Aug 22, 4:34 PM EDT
2026Aug 22, 10:19 PM EDT
2027Aug 23, 4:14 AM EDT
2028Aug 22, 10:02 AM EDT
2029Aug 22, 3:52 PM EDT
2030Aug 22, 9:37 PM EDT
2031Aug 23, 3:24 AM EDT
2032Aug 22, 9:19 AM EDT

All Virgo season times, 1950–2050

How these dates are calculated

Each tropical sign occupies 30° of ecliptic longitude, starting at the March equinox. We search the Sun’s apparent geocentric longitude with Astronomy Engine, using the same calculation as our Sun sign calculator. Times are rounded to the nearest minute; they are calculated estimates, not second-level guarantees. See our methodology and published JPL comparison.

All dates in these tables use UTC. A local birthday can fall on a different UTC date. For a personal answer near a boundary, enter your birth date, time and place in the calculator. At the transition the new sign begins; a person has one tropical Sun sign.

Tropical signs are equal sectors tied to the seasons, not the unequal astronomical constellations. Precession changes their alignment. These tables do not give IAU constellation crossing dates or sidereal signs.

Frequently asked questions

What zodiac sign is August?

August has two zodiac signs: Leo until about August 22 and Virgo from about August 23. The Sun’s exact entry into Virgo falls on August 22–23 (UTC) between 1950 and 2050.

What zodiac sign is August 23?

August 23 is usually Virgo, but in some years the Sun enters Virgo later that day or the next day. Born on August 22–23? Check your birth time with the Sun sign calculator.

Is August 21 Leo or Virgo?

August 21 is Leo in every year from 1950 to 2050; the Sun never enters Virgo that early.

Why do zodiac date lists disagree for August?

The Sun enters Virgo at a different time each year, and the calendar date depends on the time zone. Lists that give one fixed date are rounding. A birth time and place settle it.

Zodiac signs in other months

All 12 signs in order

Astrology is a symbolic and cultural tradition. The planetary positions on this site are calculated with astronomical accuracy; the interpretations describe what astrologers associate with them and are not scientifically validated predictions about personality, relationships or the future.