Soul Energy Insight
- Dates
- August 23 – September 22
- Element
- Earth
- Modality
- Mutable
- Ruling planet
- Mercury
- Symbol
- The Maiden
- Opposite sign
- Pisces
Virgo personality
Virgo is the sixth sign of the zodiac and the healer and craftsperson of the twelve. Virgo sees the details others miss and is driven to make things better: more useful, more efficient, more whole.
Ruled by Mercury, Virgo has a sharp, practical mind and a deep desire to be of service. Virgo people often show love through helpful acts, and they are drawn to health, wellness and daily rituals.
Virgo strengths
- Thoughtful, reliable and hard-working
- Sharp, analytical mind
- Genuinely helpful and devoted
- Health-conscious and grounded
- Modest and quietly skilled
The shadow side of Virgo
The shadow side of Virgo can turn critical, anxious and perfectionistic: never feeling good enough, and turning that on others. Virgo shadow work is about offering yourself the same compassion you give everyone else, and accepting that imperfect is still worthy.
Learn how your whole chart reveals your shadow in our guide to shadow work astrology.
Virgo in love
In love, Virgo is devoted, attentive and practical. They show love through acts of service: fixing, helping, remembering the small things. They need a partner who appreciates their care and helps them relax.
Virgo career and work
Virgo excels in health care, nutrition, editing, research, data analysis, accounting, organizing and any craft that rewards precision. They love work that is useful and improves people’s lives.
Virgo Rising
With Virgo Rising, you come across as polished, observant and composed. People see you as capable and put-together. You approach life by analyzing and improving, and you may be quietly self-critical about how you present.
Not sure of your Ascendant? Read what your rising sign means.
Virgo Moon
A Virgo Moon feels safest when life is in order. You process emotions by analyzing them or keeping busy, and you show care through practical help. Worry can be your way of trying to control feelings.
Virgo compatibility
Virgo is often most compatible with Taurus, Capricorn, Cancer, Scorpio. Earth signs Taurus and Capricorn share Virgo’s grounded values, while water signs Cancer and Scorpio bring emotional depth. Opposite sign Pisces is a soulful match that teaches Virgo to trust and surrender.
Real compatibility goes far beyond Sun signs. See how synastry charts compare two whole birth charts.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dates for Virgo?
Virgo season runs from about August 23 – September 22. The exact start can shift by a day from year to year, so if you were born on the edge, check your birth chart.
What is Virgo’s element and ruling planet?
Virgo is a mutable earth sign ruled by Mercury. Its symbol is The Maiden.
Who is Virgo most compatible with?
Virgo tends to connect easily with Taurus, Capricorn, Cancer, Scorpio, and feels a strong pull toward its opposite sign, Pisces. Full compatibility depends on both birth charts.
What is the shadow side of Virgo?
The shadow side of Virgo can turn critical, anxious and perfectionistic: never feeling good enough, and turning that on others. Virgo shadow work is about offering yourself the same compassion you give everyone else, and accepting that imperfect is still worthy.
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