Virgo
Sign 6 of 12 · 150°–180° of the ecliptic
Virgo is a mutable earth sign. Astrologers associate it with analysis, service, skill and attention to detail. In the tropical zodiac the Sun is in Virgo from about 23 August to 22 September.
| Symbol | ♍ The Maiden |
|---|---|
| Element | Earth |
| Modality | Mutable |
| Polarity | Feminine (receptive), nocturnal |
| Ruler | Mercury |
| Exaltation | Mercury |
| Detriment | Jupiter |
| Fall | Venus |
| Opposite sign | ♓ Pisces |
| Body (traditional melothesia) | Digestive system |
| Tropical Sun dates (approx.) | 23 August – 22 September |
Virgo in a chart
Sun in Virgo: identity expressed through analysis. Moon in Virgo: emotional needs coloured by earth and a mutable rhythm. Virgo rising: a first impression in the style of Virgo, with Mercury as chart ruler.
Across traditions
| Tradition | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Western (tropical) | Virgo | Measured from the March equinox. The Sun enters around 23 August. |
| Vedic (sidereal) | Kanya (कन्या) | Lord: Budha (Mercury). With the Lahiri ayanamsa the Sun enters around 17 September. |
| Chinese | No equivalent | Chinese astrology has no Sun signs. The 12 animals count years, months and hours. |
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