Virgo zodiac sign
The Sun is in Virgo from August 23 to September 22. Read what astrologers link with Virgo, which signs match it and how the sign differs from the stars behind it.
The signs on this page are those of the tropical (Western) zodiac.
Virgo at a glance
- Dates
- August 23 to September 22
- Sun enters the sign
- August 22 to August 24
- Element
- Earth
- Modality
- Mutable
- Ruler
- Mercury
- Keywords
- precise, helpful, analytical
Virgo traits
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.
In relationships, Virgo is described as thoughtful and loyal, and as someone who shows love through acts more than words. It is said to value honesty and a calm routine.
Signs compatible with Virgo
Astrologers call two signs compatible when they share an element, or when their elements match: fire with air, and earth with water.
The stars behind Virgo
In 2026, the sign Virgo runs from August 23 to September 22. The Sun starts that time in front of the stars of Leo and then crosses into Virgo (September 17).
The signs were named for the constellations about 2000 years ago, when the March equinox was in the stars of Aries. The Earth's axis wobbles slowly, a movement called precession, and it has carried the equinox almost a whole sign along the Sun's path. Today the Sun is in front of Pisces at the March equinox.
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Is Virgo also your Moon or rising sign?
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Questions about Virgo
The Sun is in Virgo from August 23 to September 22. It enters the sign between August 22 and August 24 (time zone of Jeddah), depending on the year, so a person born on the first or the last day can have the next or the previous sign. Open the page of your birthday to check your year.
Astrologers usually name Taurus, Capricorn (the same element) and Cancer, Scorpio (the matching element) as the signs that fit Virgo.
In 2026, the sign Virgo runs from August 23 to September 22. The Sun starts that time in front of the stars of Leo and then crosses into Virgo (September 17). The sign Virgo follows the seasons and not the stars, so the two do not line up.