VIRGO is the sixth zodiac sign on the wheel. 

But what does the star sign mean and which signs are you most compatible with?

What are the Virgo horoscope dates?

Anyone who’s born between August 24 and September 22 is a Virgo.

The dates for the rest of the signs are:

• Libra: September 23 – October 23
• Scorpio: October 24 – November 22
• Sagittarius: November 23 – December 21
• Capricorn: December 22 – January 20
• Aquarius: January 21 – February 18
• Pisces: February 19 – March 20
• Aries: March 21 – April 20
• Taurus: April 21 – May 21
• Gemini: May 22 – June 21
• Cancer:  June 22 – July 22
• Leo: July 23 – August 23

Weekly Horoscope – July 30 – August 5

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What signs are Virgos compatible with?

Best match:

Cancer – Cancer values Virgo’s loyalty and when these two star signs get together there is great potential for long-lasting love.

Pisces –  Pisces are also a good match for a Virgo. Both signs are opposite each other in the zodiac, so can make up for qualities the other lacks.

Worst match:

Gemini is considered the least compatible sign for Virgos, due to their flirtatious nature.

This is because the story of Virgo’s love life can be one of vulnerability and feelings of unworthiness.

Sagittarius – these two star signs are not generally viewed as a strong match due to their different lifestyles.

Horoscope traits

Aries – The best and worst characteristics of the head of the zodiac
Aquarius – The traits you need to know for the air sign
Capricorn – What does this star sign mean for your personality?
Cancer – The key traits for the sign include a keen love of food
Gemini – The traits to be aware of for the sign with a symbol of twins
Leo – The best and worst characteristics of the fire sign
Libra – What does the seventh star sign mean for your personality?
Pisces – The key traits for the sign include an interest in the arts
Sagittarius – The traits you need to know for the fire sign
Scorpio – What does this star sign mean for your personality?
Taurus – The best and worst characteristics of the earth sign
Virgo – The key traits for the sign including loyalty and kindness

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Virgo birthstone: Saphire

Since the ruling planet of the Virgo zodiac sign is Mercury, the most suitable gemstone for this sign is said to be Sapphire.

This stone helps enhance the already razor-sharp intelligence and wisdom of the detail-driven sign.

Which celebrities are Virgos?

• Prince Harry
• Blake Lively
• Cameron Diaz
• Beyoncé
• Jennifer Hudson
• Nick Jonas
• Adam Sandler

What is the Virgo Zodiac symbol?

A Virgo star sign is associated with organisation, good communication and high intelligence.

When astrologists read shapes in the stars centuries ago, they decided the glyph for Virgo represented an ‘unspoilt’ virginal woman. Some say this is shown as an ‘M’ shape, for ‘maiden,’ while others interpret the crossed loop to represent the closed legs of a chaste virgin.

The crossed loop may also represent a gatekeeper, which speaks to Virgo’s emotional sensibilities and a strong sense of right and wrong.

Virgos are often modest hard workers who sometimes struggle with impostor syndrome but make for excellent friends and partners.

Where does the Zodiac come from?

The Zodiac is the term used to describe the circle of 12 divisions of celestial longitude that are centred upon the path of the sun.

The 12 divisions share the names we know as our star signs.

The term zodiac derives from Latin zōdiacus – meaning “circle of animals”.

Throughout history, the zodiac has been used to predict or echo characteristics of personality.

Virgo colour, day and luck numbers

Virgo’s lucky number is 5 and also numbers that add up to 5 such as 14, 32 and 41.

Their lucky colours are green, yellow and white, which they’ll do well to wear on every sixth day of the month, which is said to be auspicious for this sign.

When is International Astrology Day?

As more and more of us take an interest in astrology it’s only right it gets its own special day on which we celebrate everything it can teach us.

Here we can pay homage (drink cocktails) to the magical world of horoscopes

International Astrology Day is celebrated annually on the spring equinox, which is the first day of spring.

It falls on the day the Sun enters the sign of fire sign Aries.

The precise date for International Astrology Day takes place between March 19 and 22, though the most common dates are March 20 and 21.