Virgo the Virtuous – August 23 – September 22

Happy Birthday Virgos! This is your time to shine in the starlight.

Symbol: The Virgin
Element: Earth
Planetary ruler: Mercury
Rules: The Sixth House (work, health, diet, the balance between mind and body)
Colors: navy blue, grey
Gems: sardonyx
Metal: mercury

Best Virtue: discriminating tastes, fastidious, analytical, meticulous, modest, precise, devoted, persistent.

Negative Traits: fussy, self-conscious, cynical, finicky, tendency toward obsessive-compulsive behavior.

Acupuncture meridian: large intestine

Herbal and Plant Associations for Virgo: azalea, balm, caraway, fenugreek, endive, fennel, hazel, marjoram, myrtle, sage, savory, valerian.

Heath conditions to watch for in Virgos: indigestion, intestinal infections, insomnia, hernia, appendicitis, malnutrition due to stress.

The typical Virgo personality is marked by a keen intellect which the Virgo uses to analyze the natural order of things. Virgos generally tend to be methodical, being drawn only to such knowledge as can be applied usefully. They are happy to share their knowledge, even eager to help others advance their own knowledge.

Virgos take great pride in tangible achievements, and enjoy practical tasks. They love a sense of accomplishment, which is its own reward.

But beware a Virgo whose house is out of order. Harmony in the home is of key importance to a Virgo and should anything upset that meticulous balance, watch out. There is a place for everything and everything has its place is a Virgo motto.

Although Virgos seem a little introverted when it comes to matters of the heart, once they fall in love, they blossom and thrive like a fragrant garden. Virgos aren’t the type to sweep you off your feet, but they are steady and loyal in the long run. There is no better sign to have at your side when facing problems. With Virgo’s ability to apply logical clear thinking to any situation, they can be sure to find a solution and will find the fastest route to the perfect answer.

Virgos are big on small, but significant gestures when it comes to romance. So you might find a Virgo lover playing handyman or handywoman fixing your door, repairing a leaky faucet, or rolling up their sleeves to help paint your bedroom.

The ideal match for a Virgo female is a Capricorn or Pisces male. The ideal match for a Virgo male is a Scorpio or a Pisces woman.

Some famous Virgos: Sean Connery (August 25), Richard Gere (August 31), Lilly Tomlin (Sept. 1), Gloria Estefan (Sept. 1), Charlie Sheen (Sept. 3), Raquel Welch (Sept. 5), Sophia Loren (Sept. 20), Bill Murray (Sept. 21), Joan Jett (Sept. 22).