Virgo Facts
| Dates | August 23 – September 22 |
| Symbol | The Maiden |
| Element | Earth |
| Modality | Mutable |
| Ruling planet | Mercury |
| Body | Digestive system |
| Keywords | precise, helpful, analytical |
| Opposite sign | Pisces |
Virgo Personality Traits
Virgo is the zodiac's craftsman: observant, practical and quietly devoted to making things better. Virgo notices the details others miss and shows love through service.
Virgo needs order, appreciation and calm, and is turned off by sloppiness, chaos and careless words.
Strengths
- Meticulous and reliable
- Problem-solver
- Modest
- Health-conscious
Weaknesses
- Perfectionist
- Overly self-critical
- Worries
Virgo in Love
Virgo loves in practical ways: remembering what you need, fixing what's broken and showing up consistently. They open up slowly and need a partner who appreciates their care.
Virgo as a Friend
As a friend Virgo is the one with the plan, the first-aid kit and the honest — kind — advice.
Virgo Career
Virgo thrives in health, analysis, editing, research, operations, accounting and any role that rewards precision.
Virgo Compatibility
Best matches for Virgo: Taurus (90%), Capricorn (90%), Scorpio (86%). More challenging: Aries (55%), Aquarius (52%).
- Virgo and Aries
- Virgo and Taurus
- Virgo and Gemini
- Virgo and Cancer
- Virgo and Leo
- Virgo and Virgo
- Virgo and Libra
- Virgo and Scorpio
- Virgo and Sagittarius
- Virgo and Capricorn
- Virgo and Aquarius
- Virgo and Pisces
Exact Virgo Dates
Between 1950 and 2030 the Sun entered Virgo as early as August 22 (e.g. 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992) and as late as August 23 (e.g. 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953), in Universal Time. Born on the first or last day of Virgo? Check with the sign finder on the zodiac signs page or read about cusps.
Planets in Virgo
Having the Moon, Venus or Mars in Virgo adds Virgo qualities to that part of you:
- Moon in Virgo — emotions and inner needs
- Mercury in Virgo — mind and communication
- Venus in Virgo — love, beauty and values
- Mars in Virgo — drive, desire and courage
- Jupiter in Virgo — growth, luck and wisdom
Keep Reading
Virgo Horoscope
August 23 – September 22
♉♍Taurus & Virgo
90% · natural harmony
♎Libra
September 23 – October 22
Questions & Answers
What are Virgo's best traits?
Meticulous and reliable, Problem-solver, Modest, Health-conscious.
Who is Virgo most compatible with?
Based on sign angles and elements: Taurus, Capricorn, Scorpio.
What are the dates for Virgo?
August 23 – September 22; the exact start varies by a day depending on the year.
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