Born on August 23
Decan 1 — Mercury
Pure Virgo energy — analytical, service-oriented, and meticulously precise. Mercury's direct rulership sharpens mental acuity.
As a Virgo born in the 1st decan, your sub-ruler is Mercury, which adds a distinctive layer of influence to your core Virgo qualities.
Personality Profile
This placement suggests self-definition comes through service, analysis, and the refinement of skills; humility is the path to mastery.
Sabian Symbol
“A man's head revealed as a portrait through the mist”
The Sabian symbol for 0° Virgo captures the archetypal image associated with this precise degree of the zodiac. Each of the 360 degrees holds a unique symbolic meaning, providing an additional layer of insight into the personality and life themes of those born under its influence.
Cusp Day
People born on August 23 may be Leo or Virgo depending on the year and exact birth time. The Sun crosses the sign boundary near this date, so the precise zodiac sign varies from year to year.
Use our birth chart calculator with your exact birth time for a definitive answer.
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