Earth sign · August 23 – September 22

Virgo Zodiac Sign

Virgo, ruled by Mercury, is the analyst and quiet perfectionist of the zodiac. The Maiden sees the detail everyone else misses and works tirelessly to improve, refine and serve. Practical and precise, Virgo turns chaos into order with remarkable, understated skill.

Dates
August 23 – September 22
Element
Earth
Ruling planet
Mercury
Modality
Mutable

Virgo Strengths

  • Analytical
  • Practical
  • Diligent
  • Reliable
  • Helpful

Growth Areas

  • Overly critical
  • Perfectionist
  • Worrying
  • Reserved

Virgo in Love & Relationships

In love, Virgo is devoted, attentive and deeply caring in practical ways. They show love by helping, fixing and showing up reliably. They need patience and reassurance, as their inner critic can make them hard on themselves and slow to trust.

Virgo Career & Work

Virgo thrives in health, research, editing, analysis, administration and any craft demanding precision. Their reliability and eye for detail make them invaluable, especially behind the scenes where quality is built.

Virgo & Money

Virgo is methodical and prudent with money — budgets, spreadsheets and steady saving suit them perfectly. Their main risk is worrying about finances more than necessary; trust in their own careful planning brings peace.

Virgo Health & Wellbeing

Virgo governs digestion and the gut. Routine, clean eating and stress management are their pillars. Learning to quiet the worried mind is as important to Virgo's health as any physical habit.

Virgo Compatibility

Virgo connects most naturally with these signs, who share or complement its earth energy:

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Virgo — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Virgo zodiac dates?

Virgo (♍) covers birthdays from August 23 to September 22.

What element and ruling planet is Virgo?

Virgo is a Earth sign ruled by Mercury, with a mutable modality.

Which signs are most compatible with Virgo?

Virgo pairs most naturally with Taurus, Cancer, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces, who share or complement its earth energy.

What are Virgo's strengths and weaknesses?

Strengths: Analytical, Practical, Diligent, Reliable, Helpful. Growth areas: Overly critical, Perfectionist, Worrying, Reserved.

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