Virgo, The Virgin
Virgo, The Virgin, is the sixth sign of the zodiac, which runs from August 22nd to September 23rd every year.
Western astrology is based on the Sign of the Zodiac of people's date of birth. In astronomy, the term "zodiac" means the ring of constellations on the ecliptic which is the apparent path of the Sun across the sky over the course of the year.
The "Signs of the Zodiac" are the names given by Western astrology to 12 roughly equal sized periods of the year. The name of each sign of the zodiac is taken from an animal or object shaped patterns of stars that is visible is in the section of the zodiac that the sun is in during that period of the year.
Western astrology associates both positive and negative characteristics and character traits with typical people born under each zodiac sign. These characteristics and character traits may not fully apply to any particular person.
Virgo Characteristics
Virgo is a feminine, or negative, sign, so Virgo people tend to be withdrawn and passive.
Virgo is a Earth sign, so Virgo people tend to be matter-of-fact and controlled.
Virgo is one of the Mutable signs, which are the adaptable and interchangeable signs. These signs are able to mold and modify circumstances and conditions in life. Virgo people tend to have these characteristics.
Virgo Character Traits
According to Astrology Insight, people born under Virgo tend to have these character traits:
- Positive traits: modest, shy, meticulous, reliable, practical, diligent, intelligent, and analytical
- Negative traits: fussy, a worrier, overcritical, harsh, perfectionist, and conservative
Influence of Chinese Zodiac Signs on Virgo
Read about how the characteristics and character traits of people under Virgo are influenced by the Animals of Chinese Zodiac they were born under.
Virgo Birthstone
Western astrology associates a birthstone with each sign of the zodiac. They are designed to support the strengths of the zodiac sign, and to compensate for its weaknesses.
Carnelian is the birthstone for people born under the Virgo zodiac sign. Carnelians is a partially translucent orange variety of chalcedony, that is cryptocrystalline quartz, whose color varies from near yellow to near red. Carnelians are associated with luck, safety, motivation, and the confidence and courage to change direction in life.
Virgo Planetary Ruler
The Ruler of each sign of the zodiac has a special potency in that sign, and has a more powerful influence over that sign when it is in the sign's part of the zodiac. The planetary ruler of Virgo is Mercury.
Virgo Color
Yellowish green is the main color for people born under Virgo. For more information, see Colors for the Signs of the Zodiac.
Virgo Compatibility
Western astrology holds that the character traits for each sign of the zodiac determine if two people are compatible. People who trust in Western astrology often consider the compatibility of their zodiac signs before committing to a romantic relationship or to a business relationship.
Virgo people are most compatible with the other Earth Signs: Taurus and Capricorn. They are also compatible with the Water Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces.
Horoscope for 2012 for Virgo
2012 should be no more than an average year for Virgo people, with possible issues to resolve in their relationships, and they might have to endure significant changes at work without much compensation. For a full horoscope for 2012, see Horoscope for the Virgo Sign of the Zodiac.
The Signs of the Zodiac
The 12 signs of the zodiac are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.
Sources:
Mark Tibbits - A professional writer and educator who writes about Astrology, South Asia/China, the UK, the British Royal Family, and Religion.
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