August Zodiac Sign: Leo & Virgo
August belongs to radiant Leo until practical Virgo begins around the 23rd. Simha Sankranti, the sidereal Sun’s entry into Leo, comes around the 17th.
The performer with a big, warm heart. Fire sign ruled by Sun.
The fixer who makes everything better. Earth sign ruled by Mercury.
Read the full Leo zodiac sign and Virgo zodiac sign profiles.
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August zodiac dates
People born from August 1 to 22 are Leo (Simha in Hindi), the performer with a big, warm heart. Those born from August 23 to 31 are Virgo (Kanya), the fixer who makes everything better. August 22 and August 23 and August 24 are cusp dates: the Sun changes sign on one of these days depending on the year, so check your birth year on the birthday page.
August in Vedic astrology
In the sidereal zodiac used for Kundli, the Sun moves from Cancer (Kark) into Leo (Simha) around August 17. That day is Simha Sankranti. Your Indian rashi is usually based on the Moon instead of the Sun, so the quickest way to know it is your free Kundli or the Moon sign calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What zodiac signs are in August?
August 1–22 is Leo and August 23–31 is Virgo. The exact changeover shifts by a day in some years.
What is the August birthstone?
Peridot, associated with positivity and healing. The birth flower is gladiolus and poppy.
What is the Vedic Sun sign in August?
In the sidereal zodiac used in India, the Sun is in Cancer until about August 17, then Leo. That is why your Indian rashi can differ from your Western star sign.