The Chinese Zodiac calendar, and by extension the Japanese astrological system (known as kanshi), is far more elaborate than popular western assumption allows. Japanese Zodiac animals (juni shi) are not only assigned by year, but also by month ('inner animals'), by day ('true animals') and by hour of the day ('secret animals'). Virgo (23rd August to 22nd September)- Fox. Virgo spirit animal is sharp and shrewd with a clear state of mind - the animal Fox. They're a super perfectionist that notices even a slight movement in the room. Often self-confident and poised, thus, are irresistible.