August 23 Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Born on August 23? Your zodiac sign is Virgo ♍︎ (or Leo in some years), the fixer who makes everything better. August 23 is one of the very first Virgo birthdays, with the Sun around 0° Virgo.
August 23 is a cusp date. The Sun moves from Leo into Virgo on or around this day, so depending on your birth year and time you may be Leo. Add your year below for the exact answer.
Your exact birthday
August 23 personality
As a Virgo, you are practical, precise and helpful. The fixer who makes everything better is a good way to sum you up. Being born in the first decan of Virgo colours that further: pure Virgo: precise, helpful and quietly brilliant.
Your birth day number, 23 (2 + 3 = 5), is ruled by Mercury in numerology: “The Communicator”, with themes of versatility, intelligence, change. Quick-witted, adaptable, persuasive and great with people. Put together, an August 23 Virgo combines earth-sign instincts with the communicator’s drive.
Strengths and challenges
Strengths
- Practical
- Precise
- Helpful
- Analytical
- Hard-working
- Quick-witted
Watch out for
- Perfectionist
- Self-critical
- Worries a lot
- Restlessness
August 23 love and compatibility
Virgo shows love through quiet acts of service: fixing, planning, remembering. You may be slow to open up, but once you trust someone you are deeply devoted. You need respect, reliability and kindness. Your birth number 5 adds a twist: fun and curious; needs mental connection and variety.
See all Virgo compatibility matches. In Indian matchmaking, compatibility comes from both Moon signs and nakshatras. Try kundli matching for a proper guna score.
Career and money for August 23 birthdays
You see the detail others miss. Roles that need accuracy, systems and problem-solving suit you, and you are the person every team quietly depends on. Your Mulank 5 points the same way: sales, media, business, IT, travel, finance are classic fits.
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August 23 in Vedic astrology
In the sidereal zodiac used for Kundli, the Sun on August 23 is usually in Leo (Simha), passing through Magha nakshatra, whose deity is Pitris and symbol royal throne.
Indian astrology reads your personality mainly from your Moon sign and Lagna, which change every couple of days and every two hours. Add your birth time above for your Moon sign, or get everything at once with your free Kundli. You can also read today’s Leo rashifal.
Lucky things for August 23
Numbers and gems here follow your birth day. For a gemstone you plan to wear, check your chart first in your free Kundli, or see gemstones for emotions.
Frequently asked questions
What zodiac sign is August 23?
August 23 falls under Virgo (23 Aug – 22 Sep). It is a cusp date: in some years the Sun had not yet left Leo, so check your birth year with the tool on this page. Virgo is a earth sign ruled by Mercury.
Is August 23 a cusp birthday?
Yes. The Sun changes sign on or around August 23, so people born that day can be Virgo or Leo depending on the year, time and place of birth. This is the Cusp of Oscillation.
What is the Vedic rashi for August 23?
In Vedic (sidereal) astrology the Sun on August 23 is usually in Leo (Simha), in Magha nakshatra. Indian astrology usually goes by the Moon sign, which needs your birth time: make your free Kundli to find it.
What is the birthstone for August 23?
The modern birthstone for August is peridot, linked to positivity and healing. In Vedic astrology, gemstones are chosen from your birth chart instead, for example the gem of your Lagna lord.
What is the lucky number for someone born on August 23?
Born on day 23, your Mulank (psychic number) is 5, ruled by Mercury. Your lucky day is Wednesday and your lucky colours are green. Add your birth year above to get your life path number.
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