August 22 zodiac sign

August 22 is a cusp date. The Sun is in Leo or Virgo, depending on the year and the hour of birth.

The signs on this page are those of the tropical (Western) zodiac.

August 22 at a glance

Sun sign
Leo or Virgo
Cusp date
Yes
Leo all day
49 years
Virgo all day
0 years
Sign changes during the day
32 years
Constellation behind the Sun
Leo

About Leo

Leo is linked with the Sun, creativity and self-expression. Its people are described as confident and warm, with a love of attention and a wish to make an impression.

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.

The Sun in the sky on August 22

On August 22 in 2026, the Sun is in front of the stars of Leo, the constellation that gave the sign Leo its name.

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 August 22 alone.

Calculate your Moon and rising signs

Print the sky of August 22

Start from the sky over New York City on August 22 in 2026, then set the year, the place and the time of your birth in the editor.

Make a print of this sky

Questions about August 22