If you were born on August 26, your zodiac sign is Virgo. The Sun occupies approximately 4° Virgo on this date, placing you in the 1st decan ruled by Mercury.
Best Compatibility for August 26
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Virgo & Taurus
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Virgo & Cancer
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Virgo & Capricorn
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Taurus shares Virgo's earthy pragmatism and appreciation for quality craftsmanship in building a life. Cancer's emotional warmth softens Virgo's analytical edge with nurturing care. Capricorn matches Virgo's ambition and respect for discipline.
Your Decan: 1st Decan of Virgo
Each zodiac sign spans 30° of the ecliptic, divided into three decans of 10° each. Born on August 26 at approximately 4° Virgo, you fall in the 1st decan (0°–10° Virgo).
As a 1st decan Virgo, your sub-ruler is also Mercury — the same planet that rules Virgo overall. This double Mercury influence concentrates and amplifies the core Virgo traits, making you a particularly pure expression of this sign's energy.
Lucky Numbers, Colors & Symbols
Lucky Numbers
8, 17, 26, 35
Lucky Color
Brown
Lucky Day
Wednesday
Birthstone
Peridot
Birth Flower
Gladiolus
Healing Crystal
Amazonite
Sabian Symbol
"Black and white children play happily together"
Numerology
8
Season
Summer
Element
Earth
Modality
Mutable
Famous People Born on August 26
Historical Events on August 26
- • 55 BC: Julius Caesar's first Roman invasion of Britain
- • 1883: Krakatoa begins its catastrophic eruption in Indonesia
- • 1920: 19th Amendment is certified, guaranteeing women's right to vote
- • 1978: Cardinal Albino Luciani is elected Pope John Paul I
Frequently Asked Questions
What zodiac sign is August 26?
If you were born on August 26, your zodiac sign is Virgo. The Sun occupies approximately 4° Virgo on this date, placing you in the 1st decan ruled by Mercury. Swiss Ephemeris calculations confirm this position based on the Sun's annual path through the ecliptic.
What are the personality traits of someone born on August 26?
People born on August 26 are Virgo natives with Earth element energy and Mutable modality. The 1st decan sub-ruled by Mercury adds a distinctive layer to the core Virgo personality, making these individuals unique among their sign.
Who is August 26 most compatible with?
August 26 Virgo natives are most compatible with signs that share the Earth element (trine aspect) or complementary elements. Check the compatibility section above for specific sign matches and the best romantic dates.
What is the birthstone for August 26?
The traditional birthstone for people born on August 26 is Peridot. The decan-specific healing crystal is Amazonite, which resonates with the Mercury-influenced energy of the 1st decan of Virgo.
What decan is August 26?
August 26 falls in the 1st decan of Virgo (approximately 4° Virgo). This decan is sub-ruled by Mercury, which adds concentrated energy to the core Virgo traits.
What famous people were born on August 26?
Famous people born on August 26 include Mother Teresa, Chris Pine. All share the Virgo Sun sign, though their individual charts create unique expressions of this energy.
What is the lucky number for someone born on August 26?
The numerology root for August 26 is 8. Lucky numbers include 8, 17, 26, 35. The lucky day is Wednesday (ruled by Mercury), and the lucky color is Brown.
What element is August 26?
August 26 belongs to the Earth element through Virgo. Earth signs are known for intuition, emotional depth, and empathy.
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