Virgo
08-23 — 09-22 · earth · mutable · receptive
Dignities
- Ruler
- ☿ Mercury
- Exaltation
- ☿ Mercury
- Fall
- ♀ Venus
- Detriment
- ♃ Jupiter
- Symbol
- Maiden
Hellenistic tradition
Virgo is the nocturnal domicile of Mercury and the only sign in which Mercury is also exalted. Mutable earth, traditionally tied to craft and analysis.
Modern Western reading
Modern Western astrology reads Virgo as associated with discernment, service, and methodical refinement.
Same element
Decans
Planets in Virgo
Compatibility with all signs
Reference, not advice
This is cultural and astronomical reference, not personal prediction or advice.
Tropical zodiac dates are astronomical conventions. Traditional interpretations are paraphrased from primary classical and modern sources. See sources and methodology.
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