Virgo Zodiac Sign

Smart, sophisticated, and kind, Virgo gets the job done without complaining. Virgos are amazing friends, always there to lend a hand and also lend advice. Practical Virgos are incredibly adept at big picture thinking, and planning out their life, their vacations, and what they’re going to do today isn’t a drag it makes them feel in control and secure.

Virgo has a rich inner life, and can sometimes seem shy at first meeting. A Virgo won’t spill secrets right away, and it’s important to earn a Virgo’s trust. But once you do, that Virgin will be a friend for life. And if you think that you’re dating a shy Virgo, trust that those walls will fall down in the bedroom. One of the most passionate signs, Virgos specialize at connecting to their physicality, and this earth sign loves and celebrates physical connection with their partner.

Virgos expect perfection from themselves, and they may project those high standards on the other people in their life. A Virgo hates when someone lets him or her down, even if it’s minor and unavoidable, like a last-minute cancellation. Virgins never want to disappoint the people in their lives, so they may spread themselves too thin put themselves last.

Virgos love and are inspired by beauty. They consider what they wear and how they decorate their house to be an extension of their personality. They thrive when everything in their life looks Pinterest-perfect, and although their friends make fun of their penchant for organizing, it truly is the anchor that makes Virgo’s life run smoothly.

Intelligent and a lifelong learner, Virgo loves trying new things, reading books, and learning about the world. They’ll happily sign up for an adult-education course, and they consider an afternoon in bed with a book pretty much ideal. A Virgo prefers an evening with good friends to a huge party, and values downtime just as much as socializing. This sign doesn’t need to fill their calendar to be content.

Virgo Motto

“My best can always be better.”

Virgos are amazing! Their name says it all:

V for virtuous
I for intelligent
R for responsible
G for generous
O for optimistic

Virgo’s Greatest Gifts

Graceful, harmonious, and obsessed with making things the very best they can be, Virgo is notorious for being type A but that’s only because this sign knows that everything good can be made great, and that everything great can be perfect. Smart and intensely curious, Virgos are passionate about uncovering the why which is why a Virgo’s friends consider him or her their own personal encyclopedia. Known for their grace, Virgos can always talk their way out of sticky situations, and everyone is charmed by their wit and ability to put others at ease.

Virgo’s Greatest Challenges

Virgo’s desire to have everything be perfect can manifest in frustration when things don’t live up to those (sometimes unrealistic) expectations. Besides occasionally leading to fights with friends and partners, Virgo’s focus on perfection can cause everything even uploading an Instagram photo to take forever. Learning to go with the flow and accept “good enough” is a constant struggle.

Virgo’s Secret Weapon

Virgo is incredibly hard working. When this sign wants something, they’ll work for it. They’re also good at making the most of things friends look to them to help them with a DIY project or redecorate their home. Virgins push the people around them to be their best if you want a training buddy for a marathon, you know who to call. Bottom line: Virgos work hard, and that work ethic inspires everyone in their life.

The 5 Top Reasons to Love Being a Virgo

1. Your Instagram feed is #goals. Although you’re the first to admit that looks can be deceiving, your ability to stage a beautiful life can boost your mood.
2. A hard worker, you get things done every boss wants someone like you on his or her team.
3. You’re kind and always willing to lend a hand to those who need it.
4. You’re funny. You don’t always let your humor shine through, but anyone who knows you well is totally aware that you can make people collapse in laughter. Your wry sense of humor and sharp observation skills can’t be beat.
5. You’re so smart. Known for your intelligence, you’ll happily research anything you don’t know, and you love learning for learning’s sake.

Classic (Famous) Virgos

Blake Lively, Cameron Diaz, Beyonce, Salma Hayak, Chris Pine, Jennifer Judson, Prince Harry, Nas, Jason Derulo, Mase, Zendaya

Virgo Friendship Compatibility

Virgo’s Friendship Style

Don’t be offended if Virgo turns down the first invite you extend although Virgos are kind and friendly to everyone, they may have some walls around them, built to protect themselves and the circle of friends they already have. This sign takes friendship very seriously, and is also very good at putting themselves (and their energy reserves) first. That’s why Virgos won’t take on a friend that they don’t think they’d be able to sustain. So while Virgo is happy to confab in the locker room before a gym class, it may be years before he or she finally says yes to that coffee after class invite.

Once you have a Virgo friend, you have a friend for life. They can also be your conscience, happy to give an opinion and letting you know if you’re not doing your best. Virgos demands excellence from everyone in their lives (especially their friends), and they’re quick to point out if they don’t think you’re living up to your potential. Because Virgo chooses friends carefully, he or she respects the “friend” label and expects you to do the same. A Virgo hates when friends cancel last minute, and this sign is only interested in friends on whom they can rely.

Best Friend Match for Virgo: Scorpio

Grounded Virgo can help keep intense Scorpio in check, while passionate Scorpio can pull low-key Virgo out of his or her comfort zone. As when the sea meets the beach, when watery Scorpio meets grounded Virgo, it can be hard to tell where one person ends and the other begins we’re talking that sort of BFF match where both parties are telepathic. Scorpio and Virgo both need plenty of solo time to unwind, so they won’t begrudge each other for turning down invitations. These signs also take friendship very seriously, and they believe in commitments. They don’t let each other down, they’re happy to tell each other hard truths, and they’re willing to be with each other during the hard times as well as the fun times. And when these two signs get together over a glass of wine? They can both let loose, and are especially adept at bringing out each other’s senses of humor.

How to Make Friends With a Virgo

Be low-key. Virgo doesn’t like overstepping boundaries, and too many texts, calls, or social media messages can feel like crowding. And don’t take a turned-down invitation personally your would-be Virgo friend may just be too busy right now to give you the quality time that you so obviously deserve.

How to Stay Friends With a Virgo

Commit. Virgos value friendships, and even when their life is crazy busy, they’ll drop anything if a friend needs them. Of course, they expect the same in return. Flakiness, even if you’ve got a lot going on, will make a Virgo question your investment in the friendship.

3 Reasons Why Virgos Make Great Friends

1. As perfectionists, Virgos will tell you when you’re not living up to your potential and they’ll inspire you to make them proud.
2. Blessed with a wry sense of humor that only their inner circle gets to see, Virgos will make you laugh more than anyone else in your life.
3. A problem solver by nature, Virgo can help whether you need to build a piece of furniture, revamp your resume, or solve a tricky personal problem. While they’ll never overstep, this sign’s logical, rational approach to life can help you sail through the most complicated issues.

Virgo Love Compatibility

Virgo’s Love Style

Virgo loves hard, and is always in pursuit of star love the kind where souls, minds, and bodies seamlessly merge. That’s why this sign sometimes gets the (unfair) reputation of being too picky. They’re not they just know exactly what they’re looking for, and know that settling for someone good enough will mean that they’ll never find the love that their body and soul crave.

Even when they find someone who might fulfill that role in their lives, Virgos may still be cagey. That’s because this sign is innately wired to protect their hearts. During the initial courtship, which may feel like it’s taking forever, Virgo is watching his or her potential partner’s every move. They want to make sure that this person will live up to the ideal image that they’re crafting in their mind, and a wrong move (like being rude to a waiter) will cause Virgo to cross this candidate off the list.

However, once Virgos give their heart, they give everything. They expect absolute honesty and give the same in return. A Virgo truly believes that partnership means “what’s mine is yours,” and this sign elevates a partnership above all else. Because Virgos believe in lifelong love, a breakup or betrayal can be particularly devastating.

Virgo may seem a bit buttoned-up in public, but they love sex they see it as a celebration of their partnership and a commitment to their partner. They cherish the physical aspects of their relationship and are not happy if they don’t have that, even for a few days. Making plenty of physical contact, including morning kisses and long evening embraces, massages, and time in the sheets, is key to keeping your Virgo happy.

Best Zodiac Love Matches for Virgo

Taurus: Two earth signs, Taurus and Virgo innately get each other, and they believe that drama takes away from partnership. These two signs are happy to swap social media passwords; each knows that the other has nothing to hide.

Cancer: Think of the line where the beach and the sea converge that watery space where sand and ocean are impossible to separate is emblematic of the Cancer/Virgo bond. These signs are nearly psychically intertwined, and their physical connection is pretty out of this world.

Capricorn: Practical Caps and grounded Virgos agree on so much in life they have a plan, they pursue excellence, and they’re happy to avoid drama however possible. But they’re anything but boring. Because these two signs understand each other, they can help each other be their best and they’re unstoppable in the bedroom.

Favorite Date Nights for Virgo

Good food, good wine, and plenty of conversation are all part of Virgo’s favorite evening. The Virgin often sees his or her favorite restaurants, cafes, and bars as “friends” and loves revisiting them. This sign also adores a date night where they feel like they can learn and grow a special after-hours lecture at a museum is a surefire way to Virgo’s mind (and heart). But one of Virgo’s favorite moments of a date night is when the door closes, the coats comes off, and he or she can sit on the couch with a glass of wine, talking deep thoughts. And the perfect evening progresses from there!

The Deal with Virgo and Fire Signs

Although sensual, down-to-earth Virgos are drama-free, they often fall hard for fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) who often end up breaking their hearts. Fire signs respond to Virgo’s grounded, intelligent, pragmatic attitude, but they seem to spend early dates pushing Virgo’s buttons. They’re late, they cancel, they change plans, and they generally drive Virgo crazy.

But fire signs also excite Virgos and pull them out of their comfort zone, which includes being drawn toward fire signs’ legendary passion in the bedroom. Virgos would never initiate public displays of affection, but they feel an intense thrill when a fire sign kisses them in a public bar. And Virgo loves feeling needed. The up-and-down drama that’s so prevalent in a fire sign’s life makes Virgo feel useful he or she likes the fantasy of being able to “fix” a fire sign.

So can a fire sign and an earth sign like Virgo ever work? Yes! The trick is for both to give and take. Fire signs need to be honest and commit, and Virgos need to let go of their perfectionist tendencies and go with the flow. And both signs need to accept that they will argue, but also that arguing will only bring them closer and help them understand each other if they approach these disagreements as learning opportunities.

How to Seduce a Virgo

If you have your eye on a Virgo, remember that even if this person seems cool to your advances, he or she is watching you (if interested, of course). Kind, responsible, and generous words and deeds win you major points. Virgos love a potential partner who is always trying to be better, so showing that you’re constantly self-improving is essential in making a Virgin want to join you on that journey. Here are a few ways to make that Virgo want you:

Read the news. Virgo loves talking current events, and he or she is up to date on what’s going on in the world. Make sure you know, too, before you start a conversation bluffing only gets you so far with this sign.

Show your smarts. A Virgo loves learning new things, so show off what you actually know. They love hearing you go in-depth about what you do for work, why this red wine is your favorite, or where you want to go on vacation. The more knowledge you put on display and the more you teach them the more they’ll love you.

Be kind. Virgos values kindness more than anything, and a display of rudeness even if it’s not directed at them, like cutting off someone in traffic will make them second-guess whether they want to be with you.

How to Make Love to a Virgo

Sensuous and passionate, Virgo is all about slow, steamy lovemaking. While they’re up for the thrill of a quickie, Virgos much prefer to spend hours in bed, leaving plenty of time for round two (and round three) as well as time to talk and connect between rounds.

Virgo loves the buildup to the main event, and suggestive texts, fully- or mostly-clothed foreplay, and a deep neck massage that incorporates kissing before subtly removing their shirt all go a long way to getting them in the mood. Virgo is all about details, and gestures that require a bit of planning, like candles, massage oils, or new lingerie, are pretty likely to get them in the mood. In the same vein, it’s tough for Virgo to totally disconnect if there’s still stuff undone in their “real” life. Helping to de-clutter the living room or empty the dishwasher absolutely counts as foreplay in a Virgo’s mind.

When it comes to sex, Virgo needs full connection and loves positions where every inch of his or her skin is touching every inch of yours. Eye contact is also key, and telling a Virgo “I love you” is a bigger turn-on than a whole monologue of dirty talk.

If You Love a Virgo Woman

Be her biggest cheerleader. A Virgo woman wants a partner who pushes her to be her best, and she’s looking for someone who truly believes in her dreams. Getting to know her dreams and wishes, and being a partner in helping achieve them, is key. A Virgo woman wants a relationship where both of you are always learning and growing. Signing up for 5K runs together, going to museums, and reading and discussing books will help keep your connection close and genuine.

How to Communicate With a Virgo Woman

Be honest. While Virgo is kind to everyone, she doesn’t want to hear your compliments however sincere and well meaning. Honestly voicing your opinions and constructive criticism means so much more to a Virgo woman than always hearing, “You’re great.” It’s also essential to be honest about what’s going well between you. Talking about how your relationship has grown and strengthened will provide benchmarks, and regular emotional check-ins can help you keep connected.

If You Love a Virgo Man

Look below the surface. A Virgo man can take him time opening up and letting his true colors show, so the first date (or even the second!) may be awkward. Virgo men aren’t flashy, and they believe that connection matters much more than appearances. If something does matter to you, you need to talk about it. Although a Virgo man is emotionally in tune with his partner, he’s not a mind reader. He’ll file passive-aggressive behavior under “drama,” and he won’t want to deal with it. He appreciates honesty, even if the conversation or topic isn’t easy to bring up.

How to Communicate With a Virgo Man

Bring up issues and suggestions early in the relationship. A Virgo wants to be the best, so if he’s doing something “wrong,” (like cooking you a steak dinner when you’re a vegetarian), he wants to hear it ASAP and he’ll hold it against you if you don’t tell him. A Virgo man appreciates hearing what you think, not what you think he wants to hear, and he loves getting into debates with you (especially when you disagree).

Should You Marry a Virgo?

Yes! A Virgo may be “sure” that you’re the one from the very first date, but that doesn’t mean he or she will commit or let you know right away. Virgo needs both mind and heart in alignment, so those first few months (or years) of dating may seem like you’re undergoing a constant test. But once Virgos truly commit, they commit for keeps. A Virgo will keep you grounded while pushing you to be your best self, and you will truly be on a partnership journey together, doing things as a couple you could never have accomplished solo.

3 Signs That Virgo Is Playing for Keeps

Virgos may not officially commit for weeks (or years), but deep down, they know when they want to have you in their life as a permanent plus one. Here are some signs that they want you to stick around:

1. They introduce you as their boy/girlfriend. This may sound like NBD, but a Virgo can keep someone in the friend zone for weeks, not letting others know even if you’re having nightly sleepovers. When this sign formally introduces you as a partner, it’s meaningful.
2. They go in on a project with you. When a Virgo invites you to do something big with him or her, whether it’s training for a marathon or starting a business, it’s a sign that the Virgin sees you as a long-term fixture in his or her life. For Virgos, partnership encompasses all aspects of their lives, and they want their partner to be involved in their business and leisure activities.
3. They change their plans. A Virgo sets his or her calendar in stone, and any kind of change (like canceling a dentist appointment or skip their annual friend reunion to go on vacation with you) is a big deal. If they’re doing this for you, it’s a sign that things are serious.

Virgo Relationship Red Flags

Once Virgos are committed to a partner, they tend to consider everything shared, and often don’t worry about password protecting their electronics. If they’re suddenly cagey about their possessions or seem to be guarding their phone, it could mean that they’re hiding something.

Virgo also believes in communicating, so that terse “everything’s fine” response means it’s anything but. When Virgos won’t talk through an issue, it means that they’re over it.

Finally, a Virgo will stand up for you in front of friends, even if he or she privately disagrees with your actions. If Virgos criticize you in public, it’s a sign that they no longer respect you.

How Virgo Deals With a Broken Heart

Virgo needs time and distance, retreating from the world for a while to fully nurse his or her broken heart. While Virgos are practical, pragmatic, and rarely lets people see them cry, they have a deep emotional reserve and need to truly experience their feelings on their own terms. The broken-hearted Virgo self-medicates with movies, music, and major cry sessions in bed. This sign won’t reenter the dating scene before they’re ready, and they may need a few months or even a year of being single before they’re ready to get back in the game. Pushing them (or pushing themselves) will only backfire.

The Virgo Lifestyle

For the Virgo in Your Life

Best gifts: Fresh flowers, luxe candles, and elegant photo frames. For Virgos, presentation is everything, and they can’t resist a pretty package.

Best spa package: For Virgos, mani/pedis are practically religion even for men. A full set of super-polished digits makes Virgo feel pretty and powerful.

Best Cocktail: A vodka soda. This drink is clean, precise, and easily Instagrammable as long as the lime is cut just so.

How Virgo Unwinds

A walk through a museum, reading a new book, attending a lecture at a nearby college campus the more stressed Virgo is, the more he or she can relax by thinking about something else. This earth sign also needs regular doses of Vitamin D and finds walks outside especially wandering around an unfamiliar city to be wonderfully therapeutic.

Virgo’s Social Life

Virgos are adept at socializing in a variety of settings, and they’re charming to new people, but all of this takes a toll on their energy. While many people want to become Virgo’s friend, this sign is extremely choosy about who they let into their social circle, and they have a less-is-more attitude when it comes to friends. Virgins are happy meeting up with a few key people for a glass of wine or a movie night, and they prefer to skip large parties. They keep their friends for life, and their social circle is usually made up of people they’ve known since childhood. Virgos are extremely invested in their relationships, including the romantic ones, and once they do find a partner, they cherish their one-on-one time, and may eschew invitations involving larger groups.

Virgo’s Favorite Season

Born in late August and early September, Virgos are obsessed with #sweaterseason. They love the fresh start of fall and, as lifelong learners, still get a thrill from back-to-school season, even if it’s been years since they were inside a classroom. Virgo tends to get lethargic in summer and hates being stuck indoors during the winter.

The Best Vacations for Virgo

This cerebral sign adores getting to know new cultures, and couldn’t be happier than when they’re roaming the streets of an unfamiliar city, looking for the best latte. While Virgos won’t say no to the beach (they do love warm weather), that beach vacation needs to be interspersed with culture. A Virgo finds museums relaxing, and is usually the type who wants to read every single plaque on every single display.

Virgo’s Power Colors

Virgo is a quiet force to be reckoned with. This mutable earth sign may seem placid, but ruling planet Mercury ensures that there’s a lot going on beneath the surface. Here are the best colors to bring out Virgo’s strength:

White: This pure, energetic color speaks to Virgo’s clarity of purpose and constant quest for the truth. White brings out Virgo’s inner warrior.

Green: This color stabilizes and anchors an earth sign like Virgo, reminding them of what’s most important in their life.

Red: The color of Mercury, Virgo’s ruling planet, red can bring out the passion that sometimes lies below the Virgin’s surface.

Brown: As an earth sign, Virgo is drawn to the colors that symbolize the planet we live on, and brown is an anchoring force that deeply connects all Virgos to their roots.

These are the colors that Virgo should avoid:

Black: Virgo always looks to the light, and black the absence of color can drag this sign down into an abyss they’d rather avoid.

Royal blue: While mutable Virgo does well in blues, a deep, dark shade of this color can be too much for such a light-seeking sign.

Gold: Showy, ostentatious, and “look at me” noticeable, gold is at odds with Virgo, who tends to come in like the moon subtly, but still on full display.

Virgo Health & Wellness

Virgo’s Ailments: Nervous stomachs
Virgo’s Strengths: Physical fitness
Virgo’s Weaknesses: Boutique gym classes. Virgo loves the adrenaline rush of an intense class, often taking classes back to back. They also adore boutique classes with individualized instruction, which may do a number on their bank account.

The Best Fitness Routines for Virgo

Pilates and barre classes allow Virgos to use their intense focus on their body, which lets them to take a break from whatever else is on their mind. Not only do Virgos love the long, lean look that a barre class gives them, they also love focusing on subtle improvements as well as the idea that they can always do better the next day.

About Those Virgo Nervous Stomachs

This earth sign rules the abdominal region, which explains why Virgo always experiences a nervous stomach before a big event. They can get physically sick when they’re emotionally upset. The upside: Virgo has learned from an early age how to trust their gut literally. Virgos is tuned into those butterflies, and by paying attention to how their stomachs feel, they can avoid bad situations. In the interim, eating healthy, fresh foods, avoiding processed snacks, not drinking too much caffeine, and working out can help even out how they feel.

The Top 10 Ways Virgo Can Beat the Blues

When a Virgo is in a bad mood, only his or her closest friends might notice. Virgos pride themselves on seeming unflappable under pressure, and they’ll often try to push their bad mood into a corner (hence, those nervous stomachs) Here are ten ways for Virgo to beat those blues:

1. Help out. When a Virgo feels bad, refocusing on others can be helpful. This sign loves to volunteer, and even informally helping a friend can make them feel better.
2. Watch a sad movie. For a total escape, Virgos enjoy watching movies they’ve seen a billion times before especially the sad ones.
3. Hang out in a café. Virgo falls in love with certain spaces, and a favorite coffee shop or café can feel like a home-away-from-home oasis.
4. Read a favorite book. Virgos have certain books (hard copies only, please!) that they can turn to again and again.
5. Read a poem. Virgo has a love of language, and reading a poem can help this sign get lost in its rhythm and beauty.
6. Draw or paint. While Virgos adore art, they may second-guess their own talent. By giving themselves permission to create visual art, without worrying about whether it looks right or wrong, they’ll find healing as creativity flows through them.
7. Take a walk. This earth sign needs their feet on the ground sometimes. Getting outside and going on a hike can keep things in perspective.
8. Have an ice cream. Virgos love sweet treats, and while they don’t “eat their feelings,” sometimes an ice cream works better than a cry session could.
9. Take in a comedy show. Virgo loves to laugh, and seeing improv or standup can make things better, fast.
10. Organize their closet. When a Virgo’s physical space is clean, he or she feels more in control of everything else. Organizing a closet, drawer, or handbag can make them feel much better.

Healing Herbs for Virgo

Mint: This soothing scent or flavor, whether on its own, in tea, or in shampoo or lotion, is simultaneously calming and invigorating. Mint turns Virgo’s anxiety into excitement to face any challenges in the day ahead.

Dill: Mixed in salads, this antioxidant herb can reduce cramps and help with digestion, which are both key for Virgos who often deal with abdominal aches and pains.

Rosemary: Consuming or smelling this memory aid can help Virgos tap into their inner strength by reminding them of all the ways in which they excel, and of all the people who have their back.

Caraway: This herb, which is beneficial for skin, hair, and emotional health, is ideal for keeping Virgos grounded, staving off minor aches and pains, and igniting their inner glow.

Virgo Spirituality

The Best Crystals for Virgo: Red jasper. A nurturing stone, jasper can help keep Virgos grounded and remind themselves that they are their best exactly as they are.

Virgo’s Healing Mantra: â€œI am perfect, just as I am.”

Virgo’s Spirit Color: White/silver. Wearing either color or focusing on it during meditation can connect Virgos to their higher power and stop them from getting too mired down in earthly details.

Virgo’s Spiritual Side

With a deep emotional reserve, Virgo is born with the innate sense that there’s more to life than what he or she can see. But Virgos are also rational and science-focused, tending to get too caught up in the why of things. While this detail-oriented attitude helps them in the real world, it can leave them feeling jaded, confused, and alone when it comes to spiritual matters.

This sign usually finds success blending the rituals that work best for them. While some Virgos find comfort, solace, and meaning in the rituals of organized religion, others prefer to develop a personal spiritual practice. Above all, a Virgo may find that his or her quest for meaning is a lifelong endeavor, and that reading spiritual teachings is key for their spiritual journey.

Virgo needs time and space for personal reflection, and they find a lot of meaning in nature. Making time to watch a sunrise or sunset, journal by an ocean, or even just take a long walk to nowhere can help them tap into that inner Divine.

Virgo’s Karma Boosters

Every sign has unfinished business to deal with. For Virgo, this includes letting go of perfection and embracing good enough. While it takes a lifetime to learn this skill, regularly incorporating these practices can help Virgos become their best selves:

1. Don’t triple check. Sending an email to a friend? Resist the urge to edit three times. So what if there’s a spelling mistake or two?
2. Dance. Not only that, dance while people are watching. Virgos tend to hold back on the dance floor, but shaking it in public can help them let it go!
3. Go out in pajamas. By heading to a coffee shop in what they’ve slept in, Virgos can embrace imperfection (not to mention that it’s super comfy).
4. Don’t harp on a small issue. Yes, Virgo’s partner was late for a date, and he or she is sorry. Subject closed. There’s no need to keep talking about it all night.
5. Try a new dish at a restaurant. It’s a small start, but stepping outside of that old comfort zone by trusting the waiter’s recommendation instead of combing Yelp for hours is a powerful way to remind Virgo that sometimes surprises are a good thing.

Virgo Career, Money & Success

Virgo’s Career Mantra: “Perfection is possible.”

Virgo’s greatest career strength: Intelligence. Fiercely intelligent, Virgos are a manager’s dream because they can both see the big picture and focus in on the tiny details to make a project work.

Virgo’s greatest career challenge: Perfectionism. Virgo wants everything he or she does to be the best, and will sometimes delay projects when “good enough” might have been totally acceptable.

Virgo’s Work Style

Virgos love work, especially throwing themselves into a project. A Virgo can be a quiet leader, motivating a team without big lectures or announcements, and leading by example instead. This sign demands just as much (if not more) excellence from themselves as they do from the people who work with them.

While Virgo is a good team player who doesn’t cause drama or make waves, this sign loves working solo, often burning the midnight oil just to have some thinking time alone in the office. Virgo hates multi-tasking, and finds endless emails and interruptions to be incredibly invasive. Because of this, Virgos often take their work home with them, which can be annoying to the people they live with.

This intelligent sign thrives in careers that don’t demand 9-5 attendance, and that let them be their own motivator and boss. Remote careers attract Virgo, as well as careers in the education sector, where they can share their passion for knowledge yet have the time and space to work on their own projects.

Virgo’s Dream Careers

Virgo gets things done right, even if he or she drives everyone crazy in the process. This sign isn’t temperamentally suited to a job where constant chaos and changing priorities are an everyday reality. They prefer a career that allows them complete control over their work and environment. Virgos need clear direction and expectations, and vague instructions stress them out just as much as last-minute changes. Virgins are motivated to work within established standards and follow company policy, usually earning them a solid reputation for quality and an untarnished record.

Here are a few careers best suited to Virgo:

College Professor: Virgo loves learning and may be drawn to PhD programs. An inspiring teacher, this sign loves a schedule where they can simultaneously teach and conduct their own research.

Museum Curator: Creative Virgo loves museums, which often sit at the intersection of art and learning. Inviting the public into a museum and figuring out the best way to curate its collection is the best kind of puzzle for Virgo.

Information Technology Expert or Librarian: A Virgo loves information and thrives in a library or IT environment where categorizing, organizing, and meeting with the public are all skills they get to use every day.

Systems Analyst: Detail-driven Virgo thrives in tech, where everything must be correct for a program or system to work. When it doesn’t, Virgo has the patience to figure out what went wrong.

Designer: Creative and artistic, Virgo “sees” how things go together in ways that others may not. He or she may excel at the junction of interior design and architecture it’s that eye for detail and design that not many other signs possess.

Virgo and Money

Intelligent and rational, Virgo has a rep for being good at saving money. And they are most of the time. But with impulsive Mercury as their ruling planet, sometimes Virgos just want to spend. This sign absolutely enjoys working hard for hard work’s sake, but they’re also fond of the comfort that a paycheck provides. And while Virgo doesn’t care what others think and never buys something to impress others, he or she tends to have expensive taste. Virgo also loves to splurge on travel and can’t resist a plane ticket or luxe hotel. Ultimately, though, Virgos temper their spending with smart savings strategies, coupled with their ability to parlay that big intelligence into a big paycheck.

If You Work for a Virgo Boss

Virgos are friendly and kind to all, but being cordial in the elevator doesn’t guarantee that they think much of your professional performance. A Virgo boss expects you to do your best, and he or she doesn’t want to hold your hand while you’re getting up to speed. To know if you’re doing a good job, look to your workload the more you have on your desk, the more your boss trusts you.

If work gets too intense or you need help, it’s best to loop in a Virgo boss early in the crisis. This employer won’t proactively check in, so it’s key that you clue them into what’s going on. And if you make a mistake or run into a problem, let your Virgo boss know, but deliver the news with a few options for how you would fix it. It’s likely that this perfectionist boss will decide to take things over, but you’ll get points for your honesty and constructive suggestions.

Here are five more ways to impress your Virgo boss:

Spellcheck those emails! Even if it’s just a low-key memo reminding people to clean out the office fridge, Virgo hates mistakes and sees misspelling as a sign of laziness.

Be polite. Virgo values interpersonal relationships, and if your boss catches you being rude, even if it’s because someone else made a mistake, he or she will think less of you.

Give a gift. Virgos can be buttered up. For example, this sign has a sweet tooth and adores snacks, so buying them an extra cookie when you go on a coffee run will always be appreciated.

Read. Virgo adores books. Subtly placing a novel on the side of your desk isn’t a bad thing especially if you’re actually reading it. (And this may be on the test!)

Check in. Virgo likes employees who take ownership of their job. Checking in every few months to talk goals, strengths, and weaknesses can help your Virgo boss warm up to you.

What Success Means to a Virgo

For Virgo, success comes from within, and this sign isn’t happy with themselves unless they feel like it’s a job well done. To that end, Virgos can get frustrated at a job where their beliefs about the best strategy don’t align with what their boss believes. Virgins love having their voice heard, and even if they’re not the boss, they need to have a say and have their say respected to feel appreciated at work. Virgos don’t look too carefully at their bank account balance while they want to make a comfortable living, they’d rather make a little less money and work in a job that they love than pull down an impressive paycheck from a job that they hate.

Awakening the Inner Virgo Bear

Although Virgo’s western astrology symbol is the Virgin, in other traditions, this sign’s spirit animal would be the bear. Intelligent, watchful, and possessing fierce strength, the bear represents tenacity (hunting is an all-day project) and a love of the good life (hello, hibernation!). But mostly, Virgos can wake their inner bear when they need a push to be their fiercest, strongest self. Here’s how to bring that ursine presence online:

Watch. Bears don’t immediately pounce. They wait in the background, watching for the right moment. Observation and getting all the details before making a move is key for Virgo.

Take a solo walk. You know how you see a bear moving alone through the woods? A Virgo alone in the woods is a happy Virgo. Taking time in nature can help this sign figure out his or her next steps.

Swim. Bears may seem big and clumsy on land, but they move gracefully in the water. And the weightless feeling of being in water can help Virgos flow beyond their fixation on one decision or choice.

Take a nap. As any bear knows, naps are not a sign of laziness. They’re essential for preserving energy. Busy Virgos need to recognize the restorative power of down time.

Indulge in a protein-packed meal. For Virgo, ruled by the abdomen, food is fuel but anyone would have a hard time eating when his or her stomach is in knots. Seeking out a proper, healthy meal is essential for Virgo to keep in top performing shape.

Virgo Parent & Child

The Best Toys for a Virgo Child

Blocks, magnetic tiles, and interlocking toys. Virgo loves figuring out how things work from an early age, and logic-based toys are key for awakening that lifelong interest.

The Best Activities for a Virgo Child

Intelligent Virgos love reading books with their parents from an early age. This sign also loves kid-focused STEAM classes (science, tech, engineering, art, and math), and may impress their parents by building a computer program before their fifth birthday.

Books Every Virgo Child Must Read

Virgo kids adore reading, and will likely ask for the same books over and over again as they try to make sense of their world. Here are some books that will especially resonate with a Virgo kid:

Little Oink by Amy Krause Rosenthal. This story of a little pig who just wants to stay clean and organized (even though his family loves nothing more than bathing in a pig pen) will speak to Virgo, who is organized from an early age.

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. A classic children’s book about a little girl who finds and nurtures a forgotten garden, this sweeping novel appeals to Virgo’s love of nature and belief that hard work can make a huge difference on many levels.

A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle. A classic sci-fi adventure with strong female and male characters, this story embraces a love of math and science, while also showing how, through science, math, and “facts,” the world can truly reveal itself in all its wonder and mystery.

The Best Names for a Virgo Child

Grounded, intelligent, and hardworking, Virgos tend to prefer classic, practical choices. Classic names, or twists on them, can be perfect monikers for this sign.

Names for Virgo Boys: Your little Virgo is destined for success pretty much from day one. What names come to mind when you imagine him chairing a meeting one day? Names that connote strength, like Everett (Anglo-Saxon for wild boar), Liam (Irish for strong-willed warrior), or Zale (power of the sea) will serve your son well.

Names for Virgo Girls: Although Virgo women are practical, they also adore beauty and will always wear their multi-syllable names with pride. Don’t be afraid to go girly ever-practical Virgo will always shorten it if it becomes too much of a mouthful for her. Arabella, Annabella, Isabella, or Gabriella are all slam-dunks for Virgos. Want something shorter? Consider names meaning “strong.” Brianna (Gaelic for strong), Matilda (whose German root means battle), and Adira (a Hebrew name meaning powerful) are all good options.

How to Parent the Virgo Child

Cautious, sensitive, and intelligent, Virgo parents often recognize their newborn’s “knowingness” from day one. These babies are old souls, but that doesn’t mean they’re easy. Virgo children may be especially sensitive to noise and lights, and parents may have a hard time soothing infants when they’re tiny. Luckily, nature helps calm them down, and long walks outside will become a go-to strategy for parent-child connection even as Virgo gets bigger.

Virgo is a sensitive child who might sometimes be hard to hear. They don’t demand attention, and the more upset they are, the more they fade into the background. That’s why it’s key for parents to pay extra attention to their Virgo kids. Even in big families, carving out one-on-one time is key for drawing a Virgo child out of his or her shell. Virgo needs a lot of solitude but also craves check-ins. Parents can draw them out by reading the book that they’re reading and scheduling time to talk about it, or by attending a lecture on a topic that they’re interested in. Talking about subjects that matter to them can be an onramp for Virgo kids to talk about their own experiences.

Here are more tips for parenting a Virgo child:

Give them a break. Virgos are naturally hard on themselves, and parents can help teach them that “good enough” is sometimes okay. Setting a limit for the amount of time they spend on homework or encouraging them do a fun pickup sport “just because” can help Virgos learn that it’s okay to do okay.

Ask about their passions. Little Virgos are happiest when the people that they love enjoy the things that they do. Read up on your child’s hobby, ask questions, or watch YouTube videos together. Communicating that what they like matters is a way of telling your Virgo that he or she matters.

Give them space. Virgos love to imagine, and they need a safe place in their home to let their thoughts unfurl. Even if you have a small space, giving your little Virgo a dedicated corner for reading, drawing, and dreaming will make him or her happy.

All About the Virgo Teenager

Virgo teenagers seem to be a parent’s dream they’re hardworking, honest, and usually have a good, strong friend group. But it’s important to realize that Virgos are this way not because they want to please you (although that’s a nice side effect), but because they’re driven by an internal motivation that may be different than yours. In other words, Virgo is extremely aware of being his or her own person, and standing back and letting your Virgo teen forge a personal path is the key to successful parent-teen relations.

Virgos bristle at being told what to do, and they hate when parents have major expectations for them to attend a certain college or enter a certain profession. Let your Virgo find his or her own passions and path. A Virgo teen may also experiment with “bad” behavior. This is all part of finding themselves, and the best thing Virgo parents can do is let them live with the consequences. Did they skip school? Then they get a failing grade. While parents are often tempted to intervene, it will likely do more harm than good. Virgo teenagers need to figure things out on their own.

Sensitive Virgo needs time and space to talk and may request seeing a counselor at some point. This is a sign of strength, because Virgos are incredibly adept at knowing their needs. Taking them seriously is key for a mutually respectful relationship.

A Virgo teen likes:

Space: Don’t crowd them by asking how their day was let them talk to you when they’re ready.

Naps: So what if they sleep until noon? They need it, and they know that they need it.

Their own money: A Virgo teen will get a job as soon as they’re able, just so they can have their own cash (and spend it on the luxuries that catch their eye).

A Virgo teen dislikes:

Being babied: Virgo teens are happy to do laundry, clean, and cook for themselves if that gives them the privilege of being treated like an adult.

Lectures: They’ve already figured out that their parents don’t always know best and can’t necessarily be relied on for the final word, so Virgo teens would rather get a range of perspectives.

Drama: The clique system in high school only makes Virgo teens nervous, and they hate when these pointless social drama play out on social media even when they’re not at school.

The Virgo Parent

Low-key and rational, a Virgo parent loves seeing his or her children come into their own, and tries hard to step back and let them become the people they were meant to be. That said, Virgo parents are also perfectionists they can have a hard time standing back, especially when they know that they could correct their child or teach a better way of doing something.

Virgo parents love connecting with their child through teaching, and they see possible lessons in everything. Although usually fastidious, a Virgo parent doesn’t mind the mess if it means that his or her child is learning something. Virgo parents will welcome their kids’ help with cooking, even if it takes five times longer.

The Virgo parent will read his or her child’s homework, and may be even more demanding than the teacher. But even though Virgo parents will call out laziness when they see it in their children, they’ll never be unkind and will always stop for a hug or talk if their child needs some emotional time. Virgins are their child’s fiercest advocates they truly believe that their little one can do anything he or she has a mind to do.

As their children grow, Virgos are happy to become friends as well as parents to their child. While they’d never identify as their child’s “best friend” and will always have some boundaries in the relationship (they do not want to hear how their twenty-something child spent his or her Saturday night), Virgo parents love conversations and debates about world issues and big life questions. This sign believes that raising an independent thinker is one of their biggest parental success stories.

How a Virgo Can Be a Great Parent to Any Kid in the Zodiac

How does a Virgo’s personality mesh (or clash) with their offspring’s? Here’s how!

Virgo Parent, Aries Child

A Virgo parent respects headstrong Aries, and Aries kids love that Virgo doesn’t place too many boundaries around them. By avoiding arbitrary rules, Virgo allows an Aries kid the space to try new things.

Virgo Parent, Taurus Child

Both earth signs, Virgo parents and Taurus children are rational, intelligent, and have a bit of a stubborn streak. But these two signs understand each other, and they’re apt to quickly resolve any fights.

Virgo Parent, Gemini Child

Virgo parents can get exasperated with Gemini, while Gemini bristles at Virgo’s staid approach to parenting. The two signs bond over art and music, and they may find it easiest to talk about art while really talking about what’s going on between them.

Virgo Parent, Cancer Child

Both sensitive and filled with quiet strength, a Virgo parent can draw a Cancer kid out of his or her shell like few others can. Because Virgo is less emotional than Cancer, this parent can teach this child how one setback isn’t the end of the world, helping them learn the art of tenacity.

Virgo Parent, Leo Child

Virgo parents are enthralled by their fearless little Lion, but they sometimes wish their Leo would be more careful. Meanwhile, Leo learns how to be (a little) more organized and detail-oriented from his or her Virgo parent.

Virgo Parent, Virgo Child

Virgo parents see themselves in their Virgo kids and it can drive them crazy. Both are committed to being their best selves, and seeing their most fussy traits reflected in each other can help them both relax.

Virgo Parent, Libra Child

Virgo parents can help ground air sign Libra, and little Libras can see how Virgo moms or dads remain both kind to others and true to themselves. This is an all-star parent-child match!

Virgo Parent, Scorpio Child

A Virgo parent can temper intense Scorpio’s emotions, while teaching their little Scorpion how to get along better with people who hold different viewpoints. Meanwhile, Scorpio is inspired by Virgo’s grounded energy.

Virgo Parent, Sagittarius Child

Adventurous Archers give their Virgo parents heart attacks on a regular basis. Little Sags are impulsive, and allowing them to make their own mistakes and learn the consequences can be a lifelong lesson for Virgo parents.

Virgo Parent, Capricorn Child

Both detail-oriented, Virgo parents and Capricorn kids can get along well, but emotional check-ins are key, because Virgo parents need to ensure that their relationship with their little Goat is more than just superficial.

Virgo Parent, Aquarius Child

Creative and passionate about the arts, Virgo and Aquarius connect well over creative pursuits. However, Virgin parents should take the lead in getting Aquarian kids to open up to them. If they wait for it to happen, it may not.

Virgo Parent, Pisces Child

Earthy Virgo can help ground watery Pisces, and Pisces kids look up to their Virgo parents. Virgos can also help direct Pisces to their passions, and can keep them on task something that Pisceans doesn’t always do on their own.