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August 23 – September 22
Virgo's ruling planet: ☿ Mercury.
The ancient Greeks saw various goddesses and heroines in Virgo, the constellation near the celestial equator. Most often, it was associated with Demeter, goddess of agriculture and fertility. She was usually shown carrying ears of wheat, which is why Virgo's brightest star is called Spica, Latin for “ear of grain.” Today, the autumnal equinox lies in Virgo.
The constellation contains many intriguing objects. Porrima, named for a goddess of prophecy, is a nearby binary star. Virgo also contains 3C 273, the brightest quasar in our sky: the intensely luminous heart of a distant galaxy. Its radiation far exceeds the combined output of all the stars in our galaxy.
The constellation's northwestern region is crowded with galaxies. Thousands gather in the Virgo Cluster, a relatively compact area by cosmic standards that draws astronomers' attention. Around 50 to 55 million light-years away, it offers a view deep into the universe's past.
Virgo Astrology: Dates, Element, and Ruling Planet
Virgo Months: August and September
Virgo is the sixth zodiac sign. Depending on the year, the Sun enters it on August 23 or 24 and remains until September 22 or 23.
Virgo Season: Summer
Virgo is the third and final sign of summer, spanning late summer and the beginning of fall, with its lingering warm days. Daylight shortens and the Sun sits lower in the sky. This is the year's generous harvest season, a time to gather crops and put food away for winter. Harvesting, plowing, loosening the soil, and preparing for the cold amount to nature's great cleanup. They are reflected in Virgo's love of order, good judgment, foresight, and careful planning.
Virgo's Element: Earth
Earth embodies substance, stability, and reliability. It encourages endurance, practicality, determination, diligence, and duty. Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn are its three signs.
As an earth sign, Virgo knows exactly what they want and keeps both feet on the ground. Sudden changes and innovations don't appeal; traditional principles and established ways of living do. Clear thinking and a calculating mind help Virgo make fewer serious mistakes in work, household matters, and life than signs of other elements.
Virgo's Ruling Planet: Mercury
Mercury governs intelligence, learning, thought, logic, reasoning, intellectual exchange, communication, and trade. Its motto is “I'm curious!” Restless and quick as quicksilver, it keeps the mind moving. Curiosity leads to arguments and discussions, discoveries and mistakes, and in this way Mercury pushes science and progress forward.
Its influence gives Virgo above-average intellectual ability and powers of analysis and deduction that could make Sherlock Holmes envious. Mercury also supplies seemingly perpetual energy, keeping Virgo busy day and night.
Virgo colors: Soft mist gray and other shades of gray.
Virgo metal: Platinum.
Virgo talisman stones: Jasper, flint, and tourmaline.
Virgo's opposite and complementary sign: Pisces.
Places Associated with Virgo
Countries, regions, and cities with a similar energy, where Virgo feels most comfortable:
Countries and regions: Brazil, Croatia, Iraq, Kurdistan, Silesia, Thessaly, Turkey, and Virginia.
Cities: Baghdad, Bethlehem, Boston, Jerusalem, Los Angeles, Lyon, Paris, and Toulouse.
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