Virgo Season

The Sun moves through Virgo from Aug 23 to Sep 22 — here's what it means.

Aug 23 – Sep 22EarthRuler: Mercury

When is Virgo season?

Virgo season runs from around Aug 23 to Sep 22 every year — roughly a 30-day window while the Sun travels through Virgo. The start date can move by a day depending on the year and your time zone, but Aug 23 – Sep 22 is the reliable range.

What Virgo season means

During Virgo season the Sun shines through Virgo, a mutable earth sign ruled by Mercury. Its precise, helpful, discerning energy sets the tone for everyone — not only Virgos. Think of it as the collective mood shifting toward Virgo's themes for a few weeks: a seasonal invitation to get practical — tend to your money, body and routines, and build something that lasts.

How to make the most of Virgo season

Lean into the earth energy: get practical — tend to your money, body and routines, and build something that lasts. It's also the perfect window to read up on your own chart — if you're a Virgo, it's your solar return season; if you're not, notice where Virgofalls in your birth chart to see which area of life gets the spotlight.

Where does Virgo land in your chart?

Virgo season lights up a specific house in your birth chart. Run your free chart to see exactly which part of your life it activates.

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Frequently asked questions

When does Virgo season start?

Virgo season starts around Aug 23 each year, when the Sun enters Virgo, and runs until about Sep 22. The exact start can shift by a day depending on the year and your time zone.

When does Virgo season end?

Virgo season ends around Sep 22, when the Sun leaves Virgo and the next sign's season begins. So Virgo season runs roughly Aug 23 – Sep 22.

What does Virgo season mean?

During Virgo season the Sun travels through Virgo, so its earth, precise energy colours the collective mood — for everyone, not just Virgos. It's a natural time to get practical — tend to your money, body and routines, and build something that lasts.

Whose birthdays fall in Virgo season?

Anyone born roughly Aug 23 – Sep 22 has their Sun in Virgo, making them a Virgo. If you were born near the start or end, check your exact sign with a sun sign calculator — cusp birthdays can go either way.

More on Virgo

Read the full Virgo zodiac sign guide, or explore the other zodiac seasons: