Virgo is represented by the Virgin and is the sixth sign of the zodiac.

This mutable earth sign is ruled by Mercury.

Virgos are associated with harvesting, service, critical thinking, and precision.

Personality Traits

If you want to learn about the sign of Virgo, you need to consider its ruling planet, Mercury.

Mercury governs intellect, communication, and travel.

Mercury also manifests chatty, quick-thinking, and dynamic energy.

As an earth sign, Virgo speaks to Mercury’s self-contained energy.

The job of Virgos is to sort through the harvest, separating what are necessary from those that are not.

Virgos dedicated themselves to this task.

This is the reason they are considered the editors of the zodiac.

The “virginity” of Virgos are not associated with sexual virginity.

Rather, it signifies their dedication to service and purity.

It also highlights the notion that Virgos are capable of looking after themselves.

This mutable sign helps people transition from one season to another so there is a physical and mental dynamism and flexibility to Virgos.

Love and Sex

Precision is a word Virgos often associate with and this applies to sex, love, and relationships too.

Typical Virgos know what they want.

While many stereotypes surrounding Virgos have to do with their seriousness or prudishness, this sign knows how to have fun. 

Virgos see love as a holistic endeavor so partnering with a Scorpio can feel like a holistic mind-body-and spirit makeover.

They will challenge you to be your most interesting and best self.

Don’t take it too personally if they offer you a reading list or correct your grammar, that’s how Virgos show they care.

Friendship

Virgos love to help their friends become the best version of themselves.

Virgos are associated with service and self-care so they like befriending those dedicated to caring for themselves and the planet.

Like Geminis, Virgos are known for their dry sense of humor and quick wit.

However, Virgos can also come off as cold and critical, especially since they have the tendency to “know it all.”

Money and Career

Virgos are considered the most detail-oriented among the zodiac signs.

This means that whatever profession it is that they embark on, they can easily spot errors, glitches, and nuances that typically go unnoticed by others.

Virgos shine in areas like editing, writing, and publishing.

Service-oriented and always eager to help, Virgos are always looking for ways to improve themselves as well as their working environment.

They also excel at making their own schedule and organising things so they make working as an independent contractor or freelancer a breeze.

Virgos also have impeccable self-discipline and have to often remind themselves to chill, slow down, and take a break.

Compatibility

Typically, Virgos gravitate toward those who can help them grow, learn, and serve a higher purpose.

Generally, they are most compatible with their fellow earth signs Capricorn, Virgo, and Taurus as it can match their grounded nature.

Water signs like Scorpio and Cancer also tend to get along well with Virgos as well.

While they can encounter obstacles along the way, Virgos can also get along well with Pisces.

They can also get along well with Geminis.

Air signs like Aquarius and Libra are too flighty for Virgos.

They also tend to clash with passionate fire signs such as Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius.