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The Maiden

Virgo Zodiac Sign

Earth sign · Mutable · 23 Aug to 22 Sep

Earth Sign · Ruled by Mercury
Dates
23 Aug to 22 Sep
Element
Earth
Ruling Planet
Mercury
Symbol
The Maiden
Quality
Mutable
Birthstone
Sapphire
Best Matches
Taurus, Capricorn
Colours
Navy

Virgo is the perfectionist of the zodiac. Born between 23 August and 22 September, Virgo people are analytical, practical and quietly devoted to doing things properly. If you know someone with an eye for detail who notices what everyone else misses and genuinely wants to help, you have met a Virgo.

Virgo Star Sign Traits

Virgo is an earth sign ruled by Mercury, the planet of the mind, which gives Virgos their sharp analytical thinking and love of order. They are practical, hardworking and meticulous, with a gift for spotting how things could be improved.

Symbolised by the Maiden, Virgo is modest, helpful and service-minded. As a mutable sign they are adaptable and good at fine-tuning. Behind the cool, organised exterior is someone who cares deeply and shows it through being useful.

Virgo Dates and Element

If you were born between 23 August and 22 September, you are a Virgo. Anyone born on the edge, around 21 to 23 August or 21 to 23 September, sits on the cusp and may share traits with Leo or Libra.

Virgo is an earth sign, ruled by Mercury. Earth keeps Virgo grounded and practical, while Mercury sharpens the mind and the attention to detail. Together they make the zodiac's quiet problem-solver.

Virgo in Love and Relationships

In love, Virgo is loyal, attentive and quietly romantic. They are not the type for big showy gestures. Instead they show love through the small, thoughtful things: remembering what matters to you and looking after you in practical ways.

Virgo can be cautious about opening up, preferring to take their time and be sure. But once a Virgo commits, they are devoted, supportive and endlessly reliable. They want a partner they can build something steady and real with.

Virgo Compatibility

Virgo matches best with signs that value loyalty, substance and a level head. The fellow earth signs Taurus and Capricorn are natural partners, grounded and dependable.

Water signs like Cancer and Scorpio also blend well, softening the Virgo edges with warmth. The harder matches are free-spirited or impulsive signs like Sagittarius and Gemini, whose pace can unsettle the orderly Virgo.

What is the Weakness of Virgo?

The main Virgo weakness is being overly critical, of others and especially of themselves. Their high standards can tip into perfectionism and worry, and they can struggle to switch off the part of their brain that is always analysing.

Virgo can also overthink and find it hard to relax or let things be good enough. The upside is that all that care and attention means a Virgo will rarely let you down, and they genuinely want to make things better.

Who Should a Virgo Marry?

The ideal partner for a Virgo is someone steady, loyal and appreciative of all the quiet effort Virgos put in. Taurus and Capricorn make excellent long-term matches.

Pisces, the opposite sign, is a lovely pairing, balancing the Virgo head with the Pisces heart. What a Virgo needs in marriage is a partner who values them and meets their devotion with the same care.

Famous Virgo Personalities

Virgo has produced a remarkable run of talented, precise and influential people. Famous Virgos include Beyonce, Keanu Reeves, Michael Jackson, Mother Teresa, Zendaya, Tom Hardy, Freddie Mercury and Agatha Christie.

Very Virgo: brilliant, hardworking perfectionists who mastered their craft through sheer attention to detail.

Frequently Asked Questions About Virgo

Is Virgo a earth sign?
Yes. Virgo is one of the three earth signs, alongside Taurus and Capricorn. Earth signs are grounded, practical and reliable.
Who is Virgo most compatible with?
Virgo is generally most compatible with Taurus, Capricorn and the other earth signs. The strongest matches share Virgo's values and energy, while very different signs simply take more work.
What are the Virgo dates?
Virgo season runs from 23 Aug to 22 Sep. If your birthday falls in that range, your star sign is Virgo.
What is the Virgo birthstone and lucky colour?
The Virgo birthstone is Sapphire, and the colour most associated with Virgo is Navy. Virgo is ruled by Mercury.
What is the Virgo symbol and quality?
Virgo is symbolised by The Maiden and is a Mutable sign, which makes Virgo flexible, adaptable and open to change.