At a Glance
- Birthday
- August 9
- Sun Sign
- Leo
- Approx. Degree
- 18° Leo
- Sabian Symbol
- “A chemist conducts an experiment for his students.”
- Jones Keyword
- Instruction
Your Sun Sign on August 9
A August 9 birthday places your Sun in Leo, a fire sign ruled by Sun. But your sign is only the broad stroke — within Leo, your Sun sits at one specific degree, and that single degree carries its own Sabian image.
Because the Sun moves about one degree per day, your exact degree can shift slightly with your birth year and time. The calculator pins it precisely from your birthday.
The Image at Your Degree
For August 9, that degree is about 18° Leo, and its Sabian Symbol is “A chemist conducts an experiment for his students.” 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 18° Leo Sabian Symbol page.
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Common Questions
What is the Sabian Symbol for someone born on August 9?
If you were born on August 9, your Sun is at approximately 18° Leo, whose Sabian Symbol is “A chemist conducts an experiment for his students.” Its Jones keyword is Instruction. Your exact degree depends on your birth year and time.
What zodiac sign is August 9?
A birthday on August 9 usually falls under Leo.
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.