Virgo traits: the essentials
| Dates | August 23 – September 22 | Symbol | ♍︎ the Maiden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Earth | Modality | Mutable |
| Ruling planet | Mercury | Opposite sign | Pisces |
| Lucky day | Wednesday | Colours | navy and earthy tones |
| Tarot card | The Hermit | Body (traditional) | digestive system |
Virgo is the analyst and helper of the zodiac. Ruled by Mercury, it sees details others miss and finds satisfaction in making things work better. Virgo's love language is usefulness.
As a mutable earth sign, Virgo is practical, modest and adaptable. People with strong Virgo placements are organised, thoughtful and quietly devoted — though their high standards can turn into self-criticism.
Earth signs build, ground and protect, and mutable signs adapt, learn and transition — so Virgo combines earth energy with a mutable style.
Virgo strengths and challenges
Strengths
- Detail-oriented and precise
- Reliable and hardworking
- Practical problem-solver
- Helpful and service-minded
- Analytical and smart
Challenges
- Perfectionism
- Over-criticism of self and others
- Worry and overthinking
- Difficulty relaxing
Virgo in love
Virgo loves through action: fixing, planning, remembering how you take your coffee. They take time to open up, and they value honesty, kindness and reliability over flashy romance. Once they trust you, their devotion is real and steady.
Best matches: Taurus, Capricorn, Cancer, Scorpio. Most challenging: Gemini, Sagittarius. Your opposite sign, Pisces, often brings strong attraction. Remember that Sun signs are only the start — Moon, Venus and Mars contacts matter more. Compare two full charts with our compatibility calculator.
Virgo compatibility with every sign
| Sign | Relationship | Score | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| ♈︎ Aries | Quincunx | 45% | Mismatched rhythms — needs constant adjustment, but can be fascinating. |
| ♉︎ Taurus | Trine | 90% | Natural harmony — the same element and an effortless flow. |
| ♊︎ Gemini | Square | 50% | Spark and friction — strong attraction, frequent clashes; growth through compromise. |
| ♋︎ Cancer | Sextile | 80% | Friendly and easy — compatible elements and lots of mutual support. |
| ♌︎ Leo | Neighbours | 55% | Different styles that can teach each other; it takes effort. |
| ♍︎ Virgo | Same sign | 75% | Mirror match — instant understanding, but you share the same blind spots. |
| ♎︎ Libra | Neighbours | 55% | Different styles that can teach each other; it takes effort. |
| ♏︎ Scorpio | Sextile | 80% | Friendly and easy — compatible elements and lots of mutual support. |
| ♐︎ Sagittarius | Square | 50% | Spark and friction — strong attraction, frequent clashes; growth through compromise. |
| ♑︎ Capricorn | Trine | 90% | Natural harmony — the same element and an effortless flow. |
| ♒︎ Aquarius | Quincunx | 45% | Mismatched rhythms — needs constant adjustment, but can be fascinating. |
| ♓︎ Pisces | Opposites | 70% | Magnetic opposites — you complete each other if you meet in the middle. |
Scores describe the geometric relationship between Sun signs and are for entertainment only.
Virgo at work and in career
At work Virgo is the person who makes everything run. They excel at analysis, quality, organisation and any craft that rewards precision.
Careers that often suit Virgo:
- Health and nutrition
- Data, research and analysis
- Editing and writing
- Operations and project management
- Accounting
Your Midheaven matters even more than your Sun sign for career — check it with our career chart calculator.
How to get along with a Virgo
- Notice and thank their effort
- Be on time and keep promises
- Help them switch off
- Give feedback gently
Virgo horoscope today, this week and this month
Read the Virgo horoscope today on PsychicBook, plus the weekly and monthly horoscopes. A Sun-sign horoscope is written for everyone born August 23 – September 22; for a forecast built on your own chart, try a forecast reading or talk to an astrologer on PsychicBook.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dates for Virgo?
Virgo runs from August 23 – September 22. Exact dates shift by a day in some years — use the cusp checker above to confirm.
What are Virgo's main traits?
Detail-oriented and precise, reliable and hardworking and practical problem-solver; challenges include perfectionism and over-criticism of self and others.
Who is Virgo most compatible with?
Traditionally Taurus, Capricorn, Cancer, Scorpio — signs of the same or a complementary element.
What is Virgo's ruling planet?
Mercury.
What element is Virgo?
Virgo is a mutable earth sign.
What tarot card is Virgo?
The Hermit, in the Golden Dawn tradition.