Earth sign · Mutable
Virgo August 23 to September 22
Virgo falls at harvest time in the north, from late August to the September equinox. The brightest star of the Virgo constellation is Spica, Latin for an ear of grain, and the maiden is often drawn holding one. Astrology gives Virgo to Mercury and links it with care in the details and work done properly.
Virgo at a glance
- Symbol
- The Maiden
- Element
- Earth
- Modality
- Mutable
- Ruling planet
- Mercury
- Opposite sign
- Pisces
- Season
- Summer in the north, winter in the south
When Virgo season starts
The Sun enters Virgo at a slightly different moment each year. From 2000 to 2050 that moment falls on August 22 or August 23 in UTC, and local time can move it a day earlier or later. Someone born on one of those days could be Leo or Virgo, depending on the year and the hour.
Times are worked out from the Sun's position using Jean Meeus's Astronomical Algorithms and checked against the US Naval Observatory's equinox and solstice times. How the calculator works
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What astrology says about Virgo
Astrology's noticer. Virgo spots the small things, fixes what is broken and helps before anyone asks.
- Notices the small details
- Helps in practical ways
- Thoughtful and careful with decisions
- Likes things done well
Gift ideas for a Virgo
A well-made planner or notebook
Thick paper and plenty of room for lists.
A useful upgrade to something they use daily
A better umbrella, a good water filter or a charger that does not fray.
An afternoon of help
Offer to take on a job they keep putting off, and do it properly.
Quality stationery
Fine pens or a desk organiser. Labels that actually stick.
A tea subscription
A small box each month to look forward to.
