Virgo (Kanya) — The Complete Sign Guide
Virgo (Kanya in Vedic astrology) is the perfecter — precise, useful, quietly devoted. Born Aug 23 – Sep 22, it is a Mutable Earth sign ruled by Mercury, symbolised by the Maiden.
Virgo is the zodiac's craftsman: precise, analytical and quietly devoted to doing things well. Ruled by Mercury, you notice what others miss and you serve through competence. Your love language is being genuinely useful.
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Virgo personality traits
Virgo is the zodiac's craftsman: precise, analytical and quietly devoted to doing things well. Ruled by Mercury, you notice what others miss and you serve through competence. Your love language is being genuinely useful.
Virgo strengths
Virgo at its best is: Analytical and detail-perfect, Reliable and hard-working, Practical and helpful, Modest and sincere. These are the qualities that make Virgo recognisable and reliable once you understand the sign.
Virgo weaknesses
Every sign has a shadow. For Virgo the growth edges are: Overly critical (of self most of all), Worries and overthinks, Perfectionism can stall action. Naming them is how a Virgo turns them into strengths.
Virgo in love and compatibility
In love Virgo is loyal, attentive and shows care through acts of service — the fixed problem, the remembered detail. You're slow to trust but wholly devoted once you do.
Virgo career and money
Precision fields suit you: healthcare, editing, accounting, research, data, nutrition, quality control and any craft that rewards a careful eye.
Virgo Sun sign vs Moon sign (Rashi)
Western astrology reads your Virgo Sun sign for identity. Vedic astrology (Jyotish) leans on your Moon sign — your Kanya Rashi — for the emotional core. A Virgo Moon tends to be analytical, modest and soothed by order. ShivAstro computes both from your exact birth details so you see the full picture.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸What are the dates for Virgo?
Virgo covers roughly Aug 23 – Sep 22. If you were born near the edge (a "cusp"), only an exact birth chart confirms your true Sun sign — ShivAstro calculates it free.
▸Who is Virgo most compatible with?
Virgo classically harmonises well with the other Earth signs and with complementary elements. But real compatibility is read from both full charts — try ShivAstro's free Guna Milan matching for an accurate answer.
▸What planet rules Virgo?
Virgo is ruled by Mercury, which shapes much of the sign's character. The condition of Mercury in your personal chart fine-tunes how strongly your Virgo traits express.
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