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August 22 usually falls under Leo, but it can land on the leo–virgo cusp depending on the year and birth time.
Based on NASA JPL ephemeris — the Sun’s precise sign on August 22 of each year:
| Year | Sign | Sun entered this sign |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | leo | Jul 22, 07:44 AM UTC |
| 2025 | leo | Jul 22, 01:29 PM UTC |
| 2026 | leo | Jul 22, 07:13 PM UTC |
| 2027 | leo | Jul 23, 01:04 AM UTC |
| 2028 | leo | Jul 22, 06:53 AM UTC |
Those born on August 22nd often possess an unusual combination: the bold self-assurance of a natural performer paired with an almost surgical attention to detail that catches others off guard (and honestly, this one catches people off guard). Your Leo fire burns steady rather than wild — thanks to the fixed quality that makes you remarkably persistent when pursuing goals that matter. The Sun's influence gifts you with warmth and creative self-expression, yet standing at the threshold between Leo's grandeur and Virgo's precision, you tend to channel your considerable pride into craftsmanship and meaningful work rather than mere spectacle. And while you can command a room when needed, you're just as likely to notice the small things others miss. The inconsistency in someone's story. The elegant solution to a tangled problem — the exact right word. This blend makes you both generous and discerning, someone who celebrates others while holding high standards. A combination that can feel contradictory — but actually creates your distinctive approach to both creativity and critique. You may struggle when your desire for recognition conflicts with your perfectionist tendencies. Should you showcase work now or refine it further? The bottom line? Your particular gift lies in making excellence look effortless, in bridging the gap between inspiration and execution so smoothly that others never see the seams. So where does all of this leave us? Let both sides of your nature breathe.
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Discover notable figures who share your August 22 birthday.
See all Leo celebrities →August 22 is usually Leo, but can fall on the leo–virgo cusp depending on the year and birth time. Check the calculator for your exact year.
No, every person has exactly one Sun sign at their birth moment. But August 22 cusp births share traits with both leo and virgo — your full chart reveals which energies are strongest.
August 22 sits at a sign boundary, giving August 22 natives a blend of leo and virgo characteristics. This is one of the most astrologically layered birthdays of the year.
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