Author: Alison Price   –   Updated: January 2026

 ❤️ Basic Natal Astrology

This article is part of my Basic Natal Astrology category and brings all the beginner components of interpreting a natal chart together. This includes signs, planets, houses, aspects and more. Alison

Virgo

Dates

Sun is in Virgo from August 23rd to September 23th.

Virgo Themes

The Devil is in the Details

If you are born under the sign of the Virgin, you naturally notice all the details that other people can easily miss.

Picky

You are particular by nature and this can sometimes be described as picky but it really comes from your desire to understand and improve whatever is in front of you.

Analytical

You like to analyze situations so that you can make sense of them and in doing so find the most effective way forward.

Aware

At times this attention to detail can look like fault finding. In truth you are simply more aware of imperfections than most people.

Self-critical

This same awareness is often turned inward which can make you self-critical especially when you are younger. With time Virgo learns that compassion for the self is just as important as improvement.

Perceptive

Practical

As a Mercury ruled sign Virgo has a sharp and practical mind. You are discriminating thoughtful and meticulous. You value order, clarity and doing things properly.

Even Tempered

You tend to be even tempered fastidious and deeply detail oriented especially in your work.

Service

Being of Use

Virgo is the sixth sign and is linked with service. You thrive when you are being useful and when your efforts genuinely help others.

Assisting

Virgos make the best personal assistants, second-in-command, secretaries and sometimes are the wind beneath the wings of others.

Modest

Modesty and humility come naturally to you and you rarely seek the spotlight.

Workers

Employee of the Month

As a worker Virgo is exceptional. You show up every day, you pay attention and you take pride in a job well done.

Dedicated

Through your care and quiet dedication, you bring order to chaos and refinement to the world around you.

Perception

Quietly

Perhaps the true skill of Virgo is that they look like they don’t know how to do things but in actual fact they do. They don’t yell from the rooftops about what they have done but go about their business attending to what needs doing on a daily basis.

Virgin International

Richard Branson’s Virgin International’s tag line is “More experienced than our name suggests” which about sums it up.

“More experienced than our name suggests”

If you are lucky enough to have Miss or Mr. Virgo living in your home you maybe taking them for granted.

Personal

Brother

On a personal note, my brother is a five planet Virgo and he has dedicated his live to precision engineering and building projects in the world based on Meccano.

Symbology

Maiden

The animal for Virgo is the maiden who may, or may not, be pregnant. As a mutable sign they are all bi-corporeal meaning there are two animals involved in the sign.

The imagery for Virgo is a maiden holding a sheaf of wheat.

Now I propose she did not just get the bundle of cereal handed to her off camera. I imagine she donned her wellies and was down in the field and harvested the grain herself.

Miss Virgo then paused for the photo opportunity (our imagery of the constellation) she turns, walks over to the millstone and thrashes the wheat from the chaff. She gathers up the germs of goodness and enters her kitchen to bake bread.

When the loaves are prepared, she calmly places them on a clean gingham cloth in a wicker basket. Then serves her nutritious sustenance to the workers in her village. Simple food, not flashy but full of goodness. Very practical.

Glyph

The glyph is like a letter “M” and a letter “P” mushed together. See below.

Key Phrase

Analyze

The key phrase is “I analyze” and strong Virgo types (people with three or more planets in Virgo) use this phrase.

Virgo’s Ruling Planet

Mercury

The ruling planet is Mercury and there are clues in the affinity Mercury has with the hands, handiwork, and craftwork.

Women with Virgo planets are often knitting, baking and crafting things. These seem to be skills which are slowing disappearing as not all girls are taught these subjects anymore.

Men with Virgo placements are definitely handy to have about the place. Mr. Virgo is a guy who can wire a plug, chop onions and bath the dog. Maybe not at the same time.

• How the signs got their Ruling Planets

Sign Components

Polarity, Element and Mode

Virgo is of the element of earth suggesting being in touch, the mutable mode indicating you are flexible and can multi-task and the negative polarity which means you may be shy or reticent.

Element

Virgo Keywords

Virgos are particular and this is another word for picky. They like to analyze situations.

They may seem to be finding fault but it is just their attention to detail that makes them aware (more than most) of any imperfections in people or situations. They can be self-critical and this may be a problem when they are young.

Virgos are discriminating and want perfection in life. The Mercury ruled are kind, meticulous, fastidious, even and can be detailed oriented.

The sixth sign is the sign of those who serve and they are good in this role. They are modest and humble and make excellent workers.

Virgo Births

Population

There are more Virgo births than any other sign. Those born under the sign of the virgin are the workers of the zodiac and are often placed in supporting roles. They do not like being put on the spot and will resist leadership when it is offered to them. It’s like a beehive with one queen bee – the Leo and many worker bees, the Virgos.

Virgo Compatibility

Here are the other signs and their relationahip with Virgo by position (aspect) in the chart.

Passionate for Pisces.

Loves Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn.

Friends with Cancer and Scorpio.

Stretches with Gemini and Sagittarius.

Grinds with Aries and Aquarius.

Ignores Leo and Libra.

Virgo Extras

Here are some more insights into planets in Virgo and Virgo related topics.

The Other Signs

Discover some more about the other signs.

Shop Virgo Merch

Original Artworks

Enjoy an Virgo mug featuring my original artwork. Each art piece is created by me and printed on everyday items you can actually use and enjoy. It is a simple way to bring a little Virgo energy and handmade art into your daily life. Alison

Author Bio

Alison Price: Professional Astrologer

Alison helps you uncover your individual creativity and lead a fulfilling life using your own astrology. She shares her wisdom from the heart with a touch of humor. She offers Consultations for everyone and Coaching for Aspiring Astrologers.

If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

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