Virgo
zodiac sign
If your birthday falls between August 23 and September 22, you are Virgo. It is a mutable earth sign ruled by Mercury, and its symbol is the Maiden ♍︎. Virgos tend to be the helpers and fixers of the zodiac, with a sharp eye for detail and a quietly kind heart.
Virgo at a Glance
Dates
Aug 23 – Sep 22
Element
earth
Ruling Planet
Mercury
Quality
Mutable
Gemstone
Sapphire
Lucky Day
Wednesday
House
6th House
Tarot Card
The Hermit
Virgo Personality Traits
Virgo notices things other people miss: the typo, the wobbly table, the friend who is not quite okay. You tend to show care by being useful, and you like things done properly. You can be hard on yourself, though, and part of growing up as a Virgo is learning that good enough is sometimes exactly that.
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Virgo in Love
Virgo shows love through small, practical acts. You remember how someone takes their coffee and book the restaurant they mentioned weeks ago. You want a partner who is kind, honest and reliable, and you open up slowly. Once you do, you are a thoughtful, devoted partner.
Check Compatibility arrow_forwardVirgo Career & Money
Virgo does well in work that rewards care and accuracy. Health, editing, research, accounting, admin, nutrition and craft tend to suit you. You are the colleague who actually reads the instructions, and teams run better with a Virgo keeping things on track.
Read more stories arrow_forwardFamous Virgo People
Beyoncé
September 4, 1981
Zendaya
September 1, 1996
Keanu Reeves
September 2, 1964
Freddie Mercury
September 5, 1946
Blake Lively
August 25, 1987
Michael Jackson
August 29, 1958
Virgo Zodiac FAQ
What is a Virgo like?
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Virgo tends to be helpful, careful and observant. They like order and enjoy being useful to the people they love.
What are the Virgo dates?
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Virgo covers birthdays from August 23 to September 22. If you were born on August 22 or 23, or September 22 or 23, check your exact year.
Which signs get along best with Virgo?
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Taurus and Capricorn share Virgo's practical earth nature. Cancer and Scorpio also tend to pair well, adding emotional depth.
What planet rules Virgo?
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Mercury, the planet of thinking and detail. It gives Virgo its sharp, analytical mind.
How can Virgo relax?
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By tidying one small thing, then stopping. A walk, a simple routine or a calm, clean space tends to settle a Virgo.