Virgo Zodiac Sign: Dates, Traits & Element

About Virgo

Virgo is a mutable earth sign ruled by Mercury, linked in tradition to service, precision and practical care. The maiden holding a sheaf of wheat represents the harvest and the sign's attention to detail. Virgo season closes summer.

Virgo traits

As a mutable earth sign, Virgo is often described with these strengths and challenges. Astrology is a tradition, not a science, so read this as a character sketch rather than a prediction.

Strengths

Practical
Analytical
Diligent
Kind

Challenges

Critical
Overthinking
Perfectionist

Virgo dates and cusps

Virgo runs from August 23 to September 22. Because the sun does not cross the sign boundaries at exactly the same clock time each year, the first and last dates can shift by a day. If your birthday sits right on the edge, the birth profile tool will show the sign for your exact date. Virgo falls in August and September.

Virgo birthstone and colours

The traditional Virgo birthstone is Sapphire, and the sign's lucky colours are Navy and Grey. These pair naturally with Virgo in jewellery or a birth profile card.

Virgo compatibility

Virgo tends to match most easily with Taurus, Capricorn, Cancer and Scorpio. These are the classic element-based matches. See how Virgo pairs with any sign on the compatibility pages.

Frequently asked questions

What are the Virgo dates?

Virgo covers August 23 to September 22. Boundary dates can shift by a day between years, so if you were born right at the edge, check your exact birthday.

What element is Virgo?

Virgo is a earth sign, and specifically a mutable earth sign ruled by Mercury.

What is the Virgo birthstone?

The traditional Virgo birthstone is Sapphire.

Who is Virgo most compatible with?

Virgo is traditionally most compatible with Taurus, Capricorn, Cancer, Scorpio.

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