Virgo ♍: The Maiden
Virgo is thoughtful, helpful and precise. Here is everything about Virgo as a Sun, Moon or Rising sign: its element, ruling planet, personality, love, work and more.
The full deep dive
Virgo at a glance
| Dates (Sun sign) | 23 August to 22 September |
| Symbol | The Maiden ♍ |
| Element | Earth |
| Mode | Mutable |
| Ruling planet | Mercury |
| Opposite sign | Pisces |
Personality
Virgo is the sign of service and skill. Virgos are clever, modest and hard-working, with an eye for detail and a real desire to be useful. They notice what needs doing and quietly do it.
In love
In love, Virgo shows care through small, practical kindnesses and is loyal and attentive.
At work
Virgo excels in health, science, editing, analysis, crafts and any work that needs precision.
Something to watch
Virgo can worry or be too self-critical. Accepting ‘good enough’ sometimes is a gift to themselves.
Virgo as your Moon or Rising sign
- Virgo Moon: you need what Virgo needs to feel safe, and your feelings show in a Virgo way.
- Virgo Rising: people first meet you as thoughtful, helpful and precise, even if your Sun sign is quite different.
Element and mode
Virgo shares the Earth element with Taurus and Capricorn, and they usually understand each other easily. As a mutable sign, Virgo adapts, connects and brings change. Read more in Fire, Earth, Air and Water and Cardinal, fixed and mutable.
Sources and perspectives
- Linda Goodman, Sun Signs
- Stephen Arroyo, Astrology, Psychology and the Four Elements