September 17 zodiac sign
People born on September 17 have their Sun in Virgo. From 1950 to 2030, the Sun is in Virgo on this date in every year.
The signs on this page are those of the tropical (Western) zodiac.
September 17 at a glance
- Sun sign
- Virgo
- Cusp date
- No
- Dates of the sign
- August 23 to September 22
- Element
- Earth
- Modality
- Mutable
- Ruler
- Mercury
- Decan
- Virgo, 20° to 30°
- Sun at noon, 2026
- 24°30′ Virgo
- Constellation behind the Sun
- Leo, then Virgo
About Virgo
Virgo is the sign that astrologers link with detail, service and order. Its people are described as careful and modest, with a sharp eye for what can be improved.
Reliability, a practical mind and a strong sense of duty are the strengths named for Virgo. The weak side is worry: a Virgo can be hard on itself and on others.
Decan and Sun position
In 2026, the Sun is at 24°30′ Virgo at noon on September 17 in the time zone of Doha. A decan is a part of 10 degrees, and each sign has three. In the traditional system, a decan adds the character of the sign of the same element that goes with it. The third decan is linked with Taurus, which adds traits such as steady, practical, sensual.
The Sun in the sky on September 17
On September 17 in 2026, the Sun crosses from the stars of Leo into the stars of Virgo.
Moon sign and rising sign
The Moon changes sign every two to three days, and the rising sign changes about every two hours. Both depend on your birth time and place, not on September 17 alone.
Print the sky of September 17
Start from the sky over Doha on September 17 in 2026, then set the year, the place and the time of your birth in the editor.
Questions about September 17
September 17 is a Virgo birthday. The Sun is in Virgo on this date in every year from 1950 to 2030.
No. The Sun is in Virgo on September 17 in every year from 1950 to 2030. The closest cusp dates are August 24 and September 22.
On September 17 in 2026, the Sun crosses from the stars of Leo into the stars of Virgo.