At a Glance
- Birthday
- September 16
- Sun Sign
- Virgo
- Approx. Degree
- 25° Virgo
- Sabian Symbol
- “A flag at half-mast in front of a public building.”
- Jones Keyword
- Respect
Your Sun Sign on September 16
A September 16 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.
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 September 16, that degree is about 25° Virgo, and its Sabian Symbol is “A flag at half-mast in front of a public building.” 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 25° Virgo Sabian Symbol page.
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Common Questions
What is the Sabian Symbol for someone born on September 16?
If you were born on September 16, your Sun is at approximately 25° Virgo, whose Sabian Symbol is “A flag at half-mast in front of a public building.” Its Jones keyword is Respect. Your exact degree depends on your birth year and time.
What zodiac sign is September 16?
A birthday on September 16 usually falls under Virgo.
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.