Virgo is the zodiac sign for people born from 23 August to 22 September. An Earth sign ruled by Mercury, it is practical, detail-minded and reliable. Here you will find the exact dates, personality traits, what Virgo men, women and children are like, signs a Virgo is in love, compatibility with other signs, careers, talismans and facts about the constellation.
Virgo is the sixth sign of the zodiac. It covers people born from 23 August to 22 September, the harvest season as summer turns to autumn. The boundaries shift by a day from year to year, so anyone born on 22–23 August or 22–23 September should check their sign for their birth year: they may be a Leo, a Virgo or a Libra. See the full table in our article on zodiac signs by month.
| Dates | 23 August — 22 September |
|---|---|
| Symbol | ♍ |
| Element | Earth |
| Modality | mutable |
| Ruling planet | Mercury |
| Colours | beige, olive, navy |
| Stone | sapphire, jasper, jade |
| Opposite sign | Pisces |
Virgo is the most detail-minded and practical sign of the zodiac. Ruled by Mercury, Virgos have sharp minds, analytical thinking and a love of order. They are responsible, hard-working and always ready to help — with concrete actions rather than words. Virgos are modest and dislike showing off, but they highly value quality and competence. The flip side is perfectionism, a critical streak and worrying over small things.
The Virgo man is reserved, intelligent and dependable. He makes no grand statements but keeps his promises and remembers the small things that matter to his partner. He is neat, looks after his health and values an orderly home. In love he is cautious and takes his time, then becomes caring and faithful. Talking about feelings is hard for him, so he shows love through actions: fixing, helping, taking care.
The Virgo woman is elegant, smart and highly organised. She plans everything, keeps the home in order and gets a great deal done. In a relationship she is demanding of herself and her partner, but genuinely caring. She values intelligence, neatness and reliability over big words. She needs stability and to see that her partner shares her values and plans.
A Virgo child is calm, curious and diligent. They like putting toys back in place, learn to read early and ask lots of questions. They fear mistakes, so parents should praise effort, not only results. Young Virgos enjoy construction sets, puzzles, crafts and nature clubs.
Virgo is the friend who always helps with something practical: drawing up a plan, finding a doctor, checking documents, bringing medicine. Small talk and loud crowds are not for them, so they have few friends — but ones tested over years. Virgo is honest and may tell you an unwelcome truth, but does it with care. Punctuality and kept promises matter to them.
Astrologers split each sign into three decans. The first (23 August – 2 September) is the “purest” Virgo under Mercury: analytical, communicative and detail-minded. The second (3–12 September) has a touch of Capricorn: the most ambitious and disciplined, career-focused. The third (13–22 September) has a touch of Taurus: softer and more sensual, valuing beauty, comfort and stability.
Virgo loves quietly but deeply. They don’t believe in love at first sight and take time to observe a partner’s actions. Once they open up, Virgos become remarkably caring: they remember your habits, look after your health and help with your plans. Honesty, neatness and mutual respect matter to them. Chaos, irresponsibility and sloppiness quickly put them off.
Virgo values restraint and quality, so the bouquet should be neat and thoughtful: white or cream roses, daisies, gypsophila, lavender or a boxed arrangement. Flower ideas for every sign are in our guide which flowers to give each zodiac sign.
Virgo is won by reliability, not grand gestures. What helps:
What to avoid: lateness, chaos and broken promises — Virgo draws conclusions quickly.
Virgo gets on best with fellow earth signs Taurus and Capricorn: stable, practical pairings that build a future step by step. Water signs Cancer and Scorpio also make good partners, adding emotional depth. The opposite sign, Pisces, attracts Virgo with its gentleness and dreaminess — a harmonious match if Virgo holds back criticism and Pisces doesn’t dodge responsibility. The hardest matches are Gemini and Sagittarius, whose spontaneity and mess irritate Virgo.
| Sign | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Aries ♈ | moderate — different pace |
| Taurus ♉ | very high — same element |
| Gemini ♊ | challenging — needs compromise |
| Cancer ♋ | high — complementary elements |
| Leo ♌ | moderate — different pace |
| Virgo ♍ | high — similar temperament |
| Libra ♎ | moderate — different pace |
| Scorpio ♏ | high — complementary elements |
| Sagittarius ♐ | challenging — needs compromise |
| Capricorn ♑ | very high — same element |
| Aquarius ♒ | moderate — different pace |
| Pisces ♓ | strong attraction of opposites |
Virgos enjoy pastimes with visible results and room to improve: cooking, gardening and houseplants, crafts, embroidery, puzzles, online courses. They look after their health, so yoga, running, swimming or healthy eating often become hobbies. Virgos like calm, well-planned breaks: a quiet hotel, nature, museums, a cosy café with a book.
Virgo appreciates practical, quality gifts. Good ideas: a beautiful planner or journal, a self-care set, a useful gadget, a houseplant in a stylish pot, a book on their field, a massage voucher, or good tea or coffee. Keep the wrapping neat and understated: kraft paper, beige or olive.
At work Virgo is the indispensable specialist everyone relies on. They catch errors others missed, finish what they start and love clear processes. Careers that need precision, analysis and caring for people suit Virgos best. They rarely seek the spotlight but quickly become the expert others turn to for advice.
Astrologers link each sign with particular stones, colours and numbers. These are Virgo’s talismans:
Whether to wear a talisman is a matter of taste, but jewellery with “their” stone or something in their favourite colour makes a good gift for a Virgo.
Virgo is the second-largest constellation after Hydra. Its brightest star, Spica, means “ear of grain” — the maiden holds a wheat ear in her hand. In antiquity the constellation was linked with harvest goddesses such as Demeter or her daughter Persephone. From Ukraine Virgo is best seen in spring. It contains the Virgo Cluster, home to thousands of galaxies.
Virgo covers people born from 23 August to 22 September. At the edges the date can shift by a day depending on the year.
Virgo is an Earth sign, like Taurus and Capricorn, and a mutable sign.
The best matches are Taurus, Capricorn, Cancer and Scorpio. Pisces makes an interesting but challenging pair.
Virgo is ruled by Mercury, the planet of intellect, analysis and communication.
Virgo men are more reserved and show love through deeds; Virgo women are more organised and demanding, but both value reliability.
Talk calmly with the facts, admit the mistake and offer a concrete fix. Virgo values logic over emotion.
Author: Maria Svitlovir
Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Biology and Medicine (2001). BSc in Biology, MSc in Horticulture. Writes about plants, works at a garden centre selecting and repotting plants, and contributes to plant reference guides.
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