Virgo (astrology)

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Virgo the animal

**Virgo**

Zodiac Symbol:	Virgin
Birth Dates (Tropical):	August 23 - September 22
Birth Dates (Sidereal):	September 16 - October 15
Birth Dates (Solar):	September 16 - October 30
Constellation:	Virgo
Zodiac Element:	Earth
Zodiac Quality:	Mutable
Body Part:	Shoulders, Hips, Thighs
Domicile:	Mercury
Detriment:	Jupiter
Exaltation:	Mercury
Fall:	Venus
Birthstone:	Sapphire
Colours:	Navy Blue, Gray
Numbers:	Five, Eight
Day:	Monday
Gemstones:	Pink Jasper, Sapphire, Rhodochrosite
Metal:	Gold

Virgo is an astrological sign associated with the constellation Virgo. Under the tropical zodiac, Virgo is occupied by the Sun from August 23 to September 22, and under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently from September 17 to October 17. The opposite sign to Virgo is Pisces.

Virgo is the sixth sign of the Zodiac, a set of astrological signs, and associated with purity and service. Individuals born under this sign are thought to have a diligent, analytical, self-sufficient, controlled, orderly, and modest character but one which is also prone to fussiness, perfectionism, harsh criticism, coldness, and hypochondria. In terms of anatomy, Virgo is said to rule the abdominal region, large and small intestines, spleen, solar plexus, lower lobes of the liver, pancreas, portal veins, umbilicus, hands, nails, and carpal bones. Geographically, Virgo is linked with Turkey, Greece, Brazil, Uruguay, and the Caribbean. According to some astrologers, Virgo is a barren sign.

Virgo is traditionally thought to be ruled by the planet Mercury. However, during the late 19th century and early 20th century it was speculated in certain astrological circles that the planet Vulcan, thought to be located near Mercury, was the true planetary ruler of Virgo. Today, some astrologers believe that the dwarf planets Sedna and Eris are or will be the planetary rulers/co-rulers of Virgo.^{[citation needed]} Many astrologers who study the powerful asteroid Chiron, known as "the wounded healer", believe it has the best claim upon the rulership of Virgo.^{[citation needed]} Currently, the vast majority of astrologers still think of Mercury as the planetary ruler of this sign.

Physically, individuals born under the sign of Virgo supposedly tend to have a graceful figure, a roundish head, full and delicately-shaped lips, perfect teeth, a clear complexion, large and clear eyes, small, symmetrical, and refined features, a high forehead, a thin nose, coarsely-textured hair, and thin eyebrows. They are thought to usually be of slightly above average height.

According to one interpretation, the Virgo constellation depicts Astraea, the virgin daughter of the god Zeus and the goddess Themis. Astraea was known as the goddess of justice, and was identified as this constellation due to the presence of the scales of justice (Libra) nearby, and supposedly ruled the world with her wise ways until mankind became so callous she returned to skies, disgusted.

In mythology, Virgo is often associated with the mythological figure of Omphale, Queen of Lydia, from the myth of Heracles. Virgo is also associated with the Greco-Roman god Hermes/Mercury, and sometimes the goddesses Athena/Minerva, Demeter/Ceres, Astraea, Eris/Discordia, Ate. and Hestia/Vesta, and the gods Hephaestus/Vulcan, Loki, Asklepios/Aesculapius, and Veles.

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Western Zodiac
Elements	Water · Earth · Fire · Air
Qualities	Cardinal · Fixed · Mutable
Signs	Aries · Taurus · Gemini · Cancer · Leo · Virgo · Libra · Scorpio · Sagittarius · Capricorn · Aquarius · Pisces