Virgo is the sixth sign of the zodiac, for people born roughly from August 23 to September 22. It is a mutable earth sign ruled by Mercury: practical, observant and helpful, with high standards and a gift for improving things. Its symbol is the Maiden and its tarot card is The Hermit. Read today's Virgo horoscope.
Virgo at a glance
| Dates | August 23 – September 22 (varies by a day; see the finder) |
|---|---|
| Element | Earth: practicality, patience and the material world |
| Modality | Mutable: adapts, adjusts and goes with change |
| Ruling planet | Mercury |
| Symbol | The Maiden |
| Tarot card | The Hermit |
| Opposite sign | Pisces |
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Virgo personality: strengths and challenges
Virgo in love and compatibility
In love, Virgo shows care through actions more than grand words: remembering details, solving problems, being there. Trust is built slowly, and they value partners who are consistent and honest. The growth point is letting a relationship be imperfect and saying feelings out loud, not only showing them.
| Match type | Signs | Why, in traditional astrology |
|---|---|---|
| Easiest matches | Capricorn, Taurus, Scorpio, Cancer | Signs of the same element, or of the element that complements earth, tend to understand each other easily. |
| Opposites attract | Pisces | The opposite sign has what Virgo lacks: strong attraction, and something to learn from each other. |
| More friction | Sagittarius, Gemini | Signs three apart ("square") have different needs; it can work, but takes more compromise. |
Sun signs are only one part of compatibility. For a reading based on your birth cards instead, try the tarot love compatibility calculator.
Virgo careers
Virgo tends to shine where precision and service matter: health care, research, editing, analysis, accounting, project management and any craft that rewards getting the details right.
Virgo tarot card: The Hermit
In the tradition of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, each zodiac sign is linked with a Major Arcana card. Virgo's card is The Hermit. Reading it alongside your sign adds another layer: its themes often echo the strengths and lessons above.
Born on the cusp?
Born on August 22 or 23, or on September 22 or 23? The Sun changes sign at a different time each year, so use the sign finder above with your birth time to know whether you are Leo or Virgo, or Virgo or Libra.
Virgo horoscope
Read the Virgo horoscope today, the weekly Virgo horoscope or the monthly Virgo tarot horoscope, each with a tarot card drawn for the sign.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dates for Virgo?
Usually August 23 to September 22. The exact start and end change by a day or so from year to year, so people born on those dates should check with the sign finder on this page.
What is Virgo's element and ruling planet?
Virgo is an earth sign, ruled by Mercury, and it is mutable, which means adaptable.
Which signs are most compatible with Virgo?
Traditionally the other earth signs, Taurus and Capricorn, and the water signs Cancer and Scorpio. Pisces, the opposite sign, often brings strong attraction.
What tarot card is Virgo?
The Hermit, the card of inner wisdom, careful thought and quiet guidance.
What is Virgo's symbol?
The Maiden, often shown holding a sheaf of wheat, a link to harvest time.
Other zodiac signs
Sources and further reading
- Zodiac · Encyclopaedia Britannica
- Astrology · Encyclopaedia Britannica
- Jean Meeus, Astronomical Algorithms (2nd ed., 1998), chapter 25: the solar position formula used by the sign finder
- How our readings work: randomness, use of AI and limits · The Mystica
Written by The Mystica Editorial Team under our editorial standards. Last reviewed: October 25, 2026. Astrology is a traditional belief system; personality descriptions are offered for reflection and entertainment, not as scientific findings.