Virgo Zodiac Sign
The Maiden · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Virgo personality & traits
Virgo is the zodiac's perfectionist and helper — precise, analytical and deeply practical. Ruled by Mercury, this earth sign notices every detail and is driven to improve, refine and be of service. Modest and hardworking, Virgo shows love through usefulness and care.
Virgo strengths
- Analytical
- Hardworking
- Practical
- Reliable
- Detail-oriented and helpful
Virgo weaknesses
- Overly critical
- Perfectionist
- Worry-prone
- Reserved
- Hard on themselves
Virgo in love & relationships
Virgo loves through devotion and practical care — they notice the little things, remember what matters and quietly make their partner's life better. Slow to fully open up, they're deeply loyal once they do, and they value a calm, dependable, honest relationship.
See who Virgo matches with on our compatibility calculator.
Virgo career & money
Virgo thrives in detail-driven, service-oriented fields — healthcare, editing, analysis, research, administration and any work that rewards precision and reliability. Their diligence and high standards make them indispensable.
The Virgo man
The Virgo man is thoughtful, dependable and quietly attentive, showing love through actions rather than grand gestures. Modest and a touch self-critical, he's a loyal, devoted partner who values calm and substance over drama.
The Virgo woman
The Virgo woman is intelligent, capable and caring, with sharp instincts and high standards. She expresses love through helpfulness and loyalty, and beneath her composed exterior is a deeply devoted heart.
Explore your Virgo placements
Your sun sign is just the start. If you have any planet in Virgo, here's what it means:
Virgo compatibility with every sign
Frequently asked questions
What are the Virgo dates?
Virgo season runs from Aug 23 – Sep 22. If you were born within a day of those dates (on the "cusp"), use our sun sign calculator to confirm your true sign for your birth year.
What are Virgo known for?
Virgo is a mutable earth sign ruled by Mercury, known for being precise, helpful, discerning. Ruled by Mercury, this earth sign notices every detail and is driven to improve, refine and be of service.
Who is Virgo most compatible with?
Virgo tends to match well with fellow earth signs and complementary signs. But true compatibility depends on the whole birth chart — compare two full charts with our synastry calculator for an accurate reading.
What is the Virgo symbol and element?
Virgo's symbol is The Maiden, its element is Earth, its quality is Mutable, and it's ruled by Mercury.