Monthly zodiac calendar
September Zodiac Sign Calendar
- Virgo is the first zodiac sign represented in September.
- Libra is the second sign represented in September.
- The typical transition falls near September 22–23.
- A month alone cannot determine a Moon sign or rising sign.
September zodiac dates
The approximate transition
The common calendar transition is near September 22–23. This is a rounded reference, not an exact annual timestamp. The Sun’s ingress into Libra can occur at a different hour—and sometimes on a different local date—depending on the year and time zone.
Exact September transition times: 2026–2028
For birthdays close to the Virgo–Libra change, these are the exact tropical sign-change times in UTC.
| Year | Libra begins |
|---|---|
| 2026 | September 23, 2026 at 00:05 UTC |
| 2027 | September 23, 2027 at 06:02 UTC |
| 2028 | September 22, 2028 at 11:45 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 September
A person born during the first part of September normally has the Sun in Virgo. Virgo is a mutable earth sign traditionally ruled by Mercury.
Born late in September
A person born during the later part of September normally has the Sun in Libra. Libra is a cardinal air sign traditionally ruled by Venus.
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 September?
September begins in Virgo and changes to Libra near September 22–23.
What if I was born near September 22–23?
Use your birth year, exact time and location because the transition moment varies.
Does everyone born in September have the same sign?
No. The month contains portions of both Virgo and Libra.
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.