At a Glance
- Birthday
- August 23
- Sun Sign
- Virgo
- Approx. Degree
- 1° Virgo
- Sabian Symbol
- “In a portrait, the significant features of a man's head are artistically emphasized.”
- Jones Keyword
- Character
Your Sun Sign on August 23
A August 23 birthday places your Sun in Virgo, an earth sign ruled by Mercury. But your sign is only the broad stroke — within Virgo, your Sun sits at one specific degree, and that single degree carries its own Sabian image.
Note: August 23 sits close to a sign boundary, so depending on your exact birth year and time your Sun may fall in the neighbouring sign or degree. The figure above is representative — run your birthday through the calculator for your exact degree.
The Image at Your Degree
For August 23, that degree is about 1° Virgo, and its Sabian Symbol is “In a portrait, the significant features of a man's head are artistically emphasized.” This is one of 360 images received clairvoyantly in 1925 — a concrete scene rather than an abstract trait. Read the full meaning, gift and shadow, and chart placement on the 1° Virgo Sabian Symbol page.
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Common Questions
What is the Sabian Symbol for someone born on August 23?
If you were born on August 23, your Sun is at approximately 1° Virgo, whose Sabian Symbol is “In a portrait, the significant features of a man's head are artistically emphasized.” Its Jones keyword is Character. Your exact degree depends on your birth year and time.
What zodiac sign is August 23?
A birthday on August 23 usually falls under Virgo. This date is near a sign cusp, so the sign can vary by year — check your exact chart to be sure.
Why might my Sabian degree be different?
The Sun advances about one degree per day, and sign boundaries shift by a day or so each year. Your birth time also matters. Enter your birthday in the free calculator for the exact image at your Sun's degree.