What is the zodiac sign for August?
August has two zodiac signs: Leo until 22 August, and Virgo from 23 August.
August birthdays by date
| Born | Sign | Constellation · brightest star |
|---|---|---|
| 1–22 August | Leo | Leo · Regulus |
| 23–31 August | Virgo | Virgo · Spica |
Born on 22 or 23 August?
These are the usual calendar dates. The moment the Sun moves from Leo into Virgo shifts slightly between years, so a birthday on the boundary can fall either side. A birth chart calculated for the exact minute and place shows where the Sun stood.
Leo: the constellation Leo
Leo covers 23 July – 22 August. Its constellation is Leo, and its brightest star is Regulus.
From the UK, Leo is best placed in the evening sky from March to May.
Virgo: the constellation Virgo
Virgo covers 23 August – 22 September. Its constellation is Virgo, and its brightest star is Spica.
From the UK, Virgo is best placed in the evening sky from April to June.
On a Family Constellations print
Each person is drawn as the constellation of their sign, from the familiar calendar dates. Everyone born 1–22 August appears as Leo, with Regulus named; everyone born 23–31 August as Virgo, with Spica named. Two to six people — first names and birthdays only.
Questions
What zodiac sign is August?
August has two zodiac signs: Leo until 22 August and Virgo from 23 August.
What zodiac sign is 23 August?
In the usual calendar dates, 23 August is the first day of Virgo. The exact moment the Sun moves into the next sign shifts slightly from year to year, so a birth on 22 or 23 August can fall either side.
Which constellation is Virgo?
The constellation Virgo, whose brightest star is Spica.
Other months
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