
In the Tarot, Virgo is represented by the Hermit card. The Virgo mantra is “Will you provide safety for my limitless service, experiencing each act of my intimate process?” Virgos are committed, compassionate souls, with a strong sense of duty driving their emotions and actions. And when two earth signs are brought together, an abundance of soil creates the blueprint for an ever expanding garden. The pairing of earth and water signs is like a garden with plenty of water and nurturing - it not only thrives but also survives. Virgo can also cultivate of a spiritual and karmic relationship with water signs including Pisces (sister sign), Cancer and Scorpio, while creating a safe space rooted in honest vulnerability. Signs that are compatible with Virgo include but are not limited to fellow earth signs Taurus and Capricorn, who are known for their deep loyalty and (financial) responsibility. With efficient organizational skills, Virgos respond to the calling of their cosmic duty by maintaining order and balance between the seasons that came before them prior to handing the baton to the next cohort of signs. Virgos represent the sixth astrological sign of the zodiac - alluding to the halfway mark of all 12 archetypes - and are known as the “editors” of the cosmos.


With a benevolent and philanthropic disposition rooted in the heart of improving the well-being of their community and beyond, Virgos’ supportive characteristics encourage the rest of the zodiac to claim responsibility and accountability for themselves, while influencing a desire to help others who are less fortunate. Responsibility and punctuality are at the top of Virgo’s list, adding to their long list of selfless attributes that creates a blueprint for compassion and empathy in the world. Governed by Mercury, the planet of communication and analytical interpretations, Virgos are known for their nurturing and meticulous demeanor, creating an environment for the rest of the world to communicate and execute with patience, tact and clarity. Virgo is ruled by Mercury and it is an earth sign. Ruled by Virgo and Mercury, the sixth house represents thoughtful self-expression, daily routines, health and wellness, acts of service for others, and the pursuit of self-improvement for one and all. Motivated by a considerate nature, Virgo season commences at the tail end of summer in the northern hemisphere, a time akin to harvesting the fruit and abundance of our creative endeavors from the previous season, and carefully refining and establishing order before the resurgence of the second half of the zodiac.

Virgo is the sixth astrological sign in the zodiac, and it’s also connected to the sixth house in modern astrology. Virgo is the sixth astrological sign in the zodiac.

Here, Stephanie Whaley Vinitwatanakhun, founder of astrology dating app Oromoon, discusses the zodiac sign’s personality traits, work ethic and compatibility with other signs.
