Virgo is the sixth sign of the zodiac. Virgo, an earth sign, is symbolized by a virgin. Astrologers believe Virgo is ruled by the planet Mercury, which was named for the messenger of the ancient Roman gods. Among the ancient Greeks, Virgo was a symbol of fertility and the life cycle of birth, growth, and death.
According to astrologers, people born under the sign of Virgo, from August 23 to September 22, have characteristics typical of an earth sign. They are intelligent, practical, and sensible and like order and tidiness in all things. Virgoans are good at concentrating on details and tend to find fault with things that other people consider unimportant.
Virgoans often rely on reason rather than emotion, and they may seem unsympathetic and proud. Virgoans succeed at jobs that require them to be orderly and pay attention to details. They are also successful at skilled crafts. Virgoans have an interest in health, which leads many into the medical professions.
