Virgo the Virgin is the sixth of the zodiac signs resembling a virgin as far as zodiac symbols are concerned. It corresponds to the constellation of its name though the precession of the equinoxes has misaligned it from this constellation in western astrology.

Being the sixth sign, it also corresponds to the sixth house in astrology. It is considered to contain negative energies in it like earth, introversion and femininity. Mercury is the planet that rules the sign.

If you were born when the sun was there in this sign roughly from August 23 to September 22 on its ecliptic path, you own this sign, though sidereal zodiac takes these dates to be from September 17 to October 17.

As for zodiac symbols, the constellation is shaped as the arms and torso of a virgin holding a sheaf of wheat.

The personality traits associated with this sign are analytical and critical attitude, insight, precision, order, pragmatism, intelligence, inquisitiveness, responsibility, reliability, perfectionism, wits and cleverness, conservatism, sophistication, cleanliness, introspection, and a reserve nature bereft of pomp & show.

The physical traits comprise an above-average height, a graceful figure, a round head, large and dark eyes, small and symmetrical features, a hight forehead and thin eyebrows.

Lucky associations are carnelian, peridot and blue sapphire in birthstones; navy blue and brown in colors; sapphire and sardonyx in gemstones; mercury in metals; Greece, Turkey, Crete, Brazil, Caribbean and Uruguay in countries.

Taurus and Capricorn among zodiac signs are the most compatible with Virgo.