Monthly zodiac calendar
August Zodiac Sign Calendar
- Leo is the first zodiac sign represented in August.
- Virgo is the second sign represented in August.
- The typical transition falls near August 22–23.
- A month alone cannot determine a Moon sign or rising sign.
August zodiac dates
The approximate transition
The common calendar transition is near August 22–23. This is a rounded reference, not an exact annual timestamp. The Sun’s ingress into Virgo can occur at a different hour—and sometimes on a different local date—depending on the year and time zone.
Cusp days in August: August 22 and August 23. Most tables give the first to Leo and the second to Virgo. If your birthday is on either day, check the exact time for your birth year below, or use the birthday sign lookup. Full guides: Leo · Virgo.
Full guide: the Leo and Virgo cusp, with exact times for 2026 to 2028 and how time zones change the answer.
Exact August transition times: 2026–2028
For birthdays close to the Leo–Virgo change, these are the exact tropical sign-change times in UTC.
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| Year | Virgo begins |
|---|---|
| 2026 | August 23, 2026 at 02:19 UTC |
| 2027 | August 23, 2027 at 08:14 UTC |
| 2028 | August 22, 2028 at 14:01 UTC |
UTC is a world reference time. Your local clock may show a different date. Open the year page for automatic local-time conversion.
Born early in August
A person born during the first part of August normally has the Sun in Leo. Leo is a fixed fire sign ruled by the Sun, one of the two luminaries that astrology counts alongside the planets.
Born late in August
A person born during the later part of August normally has the Sun in Virgo. Virgo is a mutable earth sign traditionally ruled by Mercury.
What the month cannot tell you
A birth month can narrow down the tropical Sun sign, but it cannot identify the Moon sign, rising sign, houses or exact planetary positions. Those require a chart calculated for a specific time and place.
Common questions
What are the zodiac signs for August?
August begins in Leo and changes to Virgo near August 22–23.
What if I was born near August 22–23?
Use your birth year, exact time and location because the transition moment varies.
Does everyone born in August have the same sign?
No. The month contains portions of both Leo and Virgo.
Sources and further reading
- Swiss Ephemeris documentation — calculation reference for the exact sign-change times
- NASA — Plane of the Ecliptic — background on the Sun’s apparent annual path
Editorial note: Astrological meanings on this page come from established traditions. They are not scientifically proven personality facts.