Virgo horoscope dates run from August 23 to September 22, and those dates mark the sign's season — the part of the year when the Sun is traditionally said to be in Virgo, and when Virgo people celebrate their birthdays. This page explains the dates plainly: the birthday range, the season, the cusps at either end, the lucky days, and the other dates that Virgo people often mark in the year. It is written for reflection and entertainment, not as a prediction: a date cannot tell you what will happen, but it can help you understand the sign's place in the year.
Virgo is the sixth sign of the zodiac, for people born between August 23 and September 22. It is a Mutable Earth sign, ruled by Mercury and symbolised by the Maiden, with analytical skill, practicality, attention to detail, loyalty and hard work as its traditional strengths, and over-criticism, worry and perfectionism as its challenges. The dates matter because they place the sign at the turn of the seasons — the end of summer, the harvest, the beginning of autumn. The Virgo sign page gives the fuller picture of the Maiden.
The birthday range: August 23 to September 22
The dates most often given for Virgo are August 23 to September 22. Those are the dates used by most newspapers, websites and horoscope columns, and they are the dates most Virgo people know. If you were born in that range, your Sun sign — the sign most horoscopes are written for — is Virgo.
It is worth knowing that the exact dates can vary by a day depending on the year and the source. Some lists give August 23 to September 22, and some give August 22 to September 22, because the Sun's entry into Virgo shifts slightly from year to year, and because different traditions use different calendars. If you were born on August 22, 23 or September 22, 23, you are near the edge, and the honest answer is that you should check a birth chart for your exact birth date, time and place. The birth chart calculator tool can help with that, and the zodiac sign finder tool will tell you your sign from your birth date.
The range itself is not a fact about the stars in a scientific sense. Astrology is a traditional system of symbols, and the dates are part of that tradition — a way of dividing the year into twelve signs, each with its own character. The dates are best understood as a convention that millions of people share, rather than as a measurement.
Virgo season: the harvest and the turn
Virgo season runs from late August to late September, and it is the season of the harvest and the turn towards autumn. It begins in the last warmth of summer and ends around the autumn equinox, when day and night are roughly equal and the days start to shorten in the northern hemisphere. That is not a coincidence in the tradition — Virgo is the sign of craft, of sorting, of making things ready, and its season is the time of year when the harvest is gathered and the house is put in order.
For Virgo people, the season is often the most comfortable part of the year. Birthdays fall in it, and the sign's qualities — care, order, practicality — feel most natural when the world itself is being sorted and stored. It is a good time to finish things: the project, the clear-out, the plan, the tidy-up. It is also a good time to notice the sign's shadow: the criticism that comes with a sorting mind, the worry that comes with noticing everything, the perfectionism that can turn a harvest into a chore.
For people who are not Virgo, the season is still useful as a prompt. Virgo season is a traditional time to put things in order, to finish what was started in the summer, and to prepare for the autumn. The monthly horoscope tool gives a month-long view if you want to think about the season in more detail.
The cusps: Leo-Virgo and Virgo-Libra
The edges of the sign are called cusps, and they are worth understanding because many people are born near them. The Leo-Virgo cusp falls around August 19 to 25, and the Virgo-Libra cusp falls around September 19 to 25, though the exact days vary by source and by year.
Being born on a cusp does not mean you are two signs, despite what some horoscope columns suggest. In traditional astrology, you have one Sun sign, determined by the exact moment of your birth, and the cusp is simply the boundary between two signs. A person born on August 23 might be Leo or Virgo depending on the year and the time of birth, and the only way to know is to check a birth chart. The birth chart calculator tool can do that, and it is more reliable than a newspaper date range.
That said, people born near a cusp often recognise qualities from both neighbouring signs, and that is not surprising: the signs are a spectrum, not a set of boxes, and the person born on September 22 may well feel both the Maiden's care and the Scales' love of balance. The Leo sign page gives the picture of the sign that comes before Virgo, and the Libra sign page gives the picture of the sign that follows it.
Lucky days and key dates
Wednesday is traditionally Virgo's lucky day, because Wednesday is linked with Mercury, the planet that rules Virgo. In practice that means Wednesday is a good day for the things Virgo does best: the careful task, the detailed work, the conversation that needs precision, the plan that needs finishing. The day itself does not guarantee anything, and a good Wednesday is made by what you do with it.
Other dates that Virgo people often mark in the year include the autumn equinox, around September 22 or 23, which closes Virgo season; their own birthday, which falls in the season; and the harvest festivals of late summer and early autumn, which suit the sign's traditional association with wheat and the harvest. Some Virgo people also mark the start of the school or work year in September as a natural moment to set a theme — a quieter, more practical version of New Year's Day, and one that suits the Maiden's love of a fresh start.
None of these dates has any power to change events. They are traditional markers, and they are best enjoyed as such: a birthday is worth celebrating because it is yours, not because the stars say so, and a Wednesday is worth using well because it is a day, not because it is lucky.
Birthdays through the season
Virgo birthdays fall across four weeks, and the week of the birthday often has its own flavour in the tradition. Early Virgo, born in late August, is often described as the most fiery and direct — the Maiden with a touch of the Lion's warmth, as the sign emerges from Leo. Mid Virgo, born in early September, is often described as the most balanced — the care with a little more steadiness behind it. Late Virgo, born in mid to late September, is often described as the most thoughtful — the Maiden with a touch of the Scales' love of balance, as the sign approaches Libra.
These are traditional descriptions, not facts, and they should be read lightly. A real person's character is made by their life, not by the week of their birth, and two people born on the same day can be very different. But as a way of thinking about the season — as a spectrum from warm care to balanced care — the descriptions are pleasant, and they give birthday people something to reflect on.
If you are planning a Virgo birthday, the sign's style is a useful guide: Virgo people tend to like a plan, a celebration that is thoughtful rather than loud, and a gesture that is useful rather than fussy. A clear invitation, a good meal, a small group rather than a crowd: that is usually the right shape. The Virgo daily horoscope page gives a day's reading if you are looking for a birthday reflection.
Dates and the rest of the chart
It is worth remembering that the Sun sign dates are only one part of a birth chart. Traditional astrology also considers the Moon sign, the rising sign, and the positions of the other planets, and those are determined by the exact time and place of birth as well as the date. Two people born on the same day can have very different charts, and two people born in different weeks of Virgo can have very different personalities.
The Taurus sign page gives the picture of the Earth sign that shares Virgo's element, and the rising sign calculator tool will work out your rising sign from your birth date, time and place. The Hermit card, with its traditional meanings of solitude, reflection and inner guidance, is a useful image for a birthday season: the best decisions are often made quietly, alone, with the facts in front of you.
Frequently asked questions
What dates are Virgo?
Virgo dates are usually given as August 23 to September 22. Those are the dates used by most horoscope columns, and they mark the sign's season. The exact dates can vary by a day depending on the year and the source, so if you were born on August 22, 23 or September 22, 23, check a birth chart for your exact sign.
What is Virgo season?
Virgo season runs from late August to late September, and it is the season of the harvest and the turn towards autumn. It begins in the last warmth of summer and ends around the autumn equinox, when day and night are roughly equal and the days start to shorten.
What is the Leo-Virgo cusp?
The Leo-Virgo cusp falls around August 19 to 25, and it is the boundary between Leo and Virgo. Being born on a cusp does not mean you are two signs; you have one Sun sign, determined by the exact moment of your birth, and the only way to know it is to check a birth chart.
What is the Virgo-Libra cusp?
The Virgo-Libra cusp falls around September 19 to 25, and it is the boundary between Virgo and Libra. As with the other cusp, you have one Sun sign, determined by the exact moment of your birth. People born near this cusp often recognise qualities from both signs.
What is Virgo's lucky day?
Wednesday is traditionally Virgo's lucky day, because Wednesday is linked with Mercury, the planet that rules Virgo. In practice that means Wednesday is a good day for careful, detailed work and for conversations that need precision — but the day itself does not guarantee anything.
When is the autumn equinox?
The autumn equinox falls around September 22 or 23, and it closes Virgo season. It is the day when day and night are roughly equal, and after it the days start to shorten in the northern hemisphere. Some Virgo people mark it as a natural moment to set a theme for the autumn.