Virgo

What is Virgo like?

"The great ones focus on perfecting the details."

August 23rd - September 22nd

  • Birthstone: Sapphire  
  • Number: 6
  • Element: Mutable Earth
  • Ruling planet: Mercury
  • Natural rulership: 6th house - work, health, service
  • Major Arcana: The Hermit 

Recommended crystals for Virgo:​

  • ​To balance Virgo energy: Amethyst encourages Virgo to rely as much on their intuition as their logic
  • To enhance Virgo: Blue Tourmaline boosts Virgo’s passion for work 

You won’t find a more meticulous, diligent and efficient person than a Virgo! These Mercury-ruled souls are smarter than the average, blessed with oodles of common sense and have an effective and methodical approach to any task they undertake. These qualities make for an exceptionally efficient and productive perfectionist.

Virgo calculates and analyses everything, processing all information with a discerning (ahem, critical) eye. Make no mistake, though, they apply the same sense of criticism when reviewing their own merits and performance. 

They demand a lot from themselves and sometimes have a lack of confidence that even makes them question their own competence. Virgo thrives on applying themselves fully in every task and holds great admiration for great work from others. 

Virgo’s demand for perfection means they will more often look for the negatives in a situation giving them a rather pessimistic view on things. A Virgo would view this as being realistic, they’re not the type to get carried away with whimsical ideas that haven’t been properly thought through.

When it comes to relationships, Virgo will see through any superficiality, they want substance and they want someone they can make a solid plan with. Although Virgo is very rational about things, they can also be uncompromising and may need to temper their need for control.

However, Virgo love is solid and unwavering, if they’ve decided you’re worthy of their affection then know that they’ve dissected every facet of your being. If you made the grade then they’ll give you their all just as they would with pretty much everything else.   

Virgo keywords: 

​Analytical, Efficiency, Perfectionism, Near, Critical, Detailed, Diligent, Productive, Humility, Meticulous, Skilful, Purity, Fussy, Discerning, Helpful, Responsible, Reliable