Earth · Mutable

♍ Virgo

Virgo is traditionally described as analytical, useful, detail-conscious.

Standard dates: August 23–September 22Ruler: MercurySymbol: The Maiden

Quick answer: Virgo is a earth sign with a mutable modality. In tropical astrology, its standard date range is August 23–September 22.

Element

Earth

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Modality

Mutable

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Traditional ruler

Mercury

What ruling planet means

Traditional meaning

Astrological traditions associate Virgo with qualities such as analytical, useful, detail-conscious. These are interpretive themes rather than scientifically established personality measurements.

Virgo in the zodiac cycle

Virgo occupies one of twelve equal sections in the tropical zodiac. Its combination of the earth element and mutable modality gives it a distinct structural role within the system.

People born near the cusp

The commonly printed range—August 23–September 22—is a convenient calendar guide. The exact moment the Sun enters a sign varies slightly by year and time zone, so people born on a transition date may need a calculated birth chart.

Virgo sign vs. Virgo constellation

The astrological sign is a fixed 30-degree segment of the zodiac. The astronomical constellation is an uneven region of the sky. They share historical names but are not interchangeable.

Common questions

What element is Virgo?

Virgo belongs to the Earth element.

What modality is Virgo?

Virgo is a Mutable sign.

What dates are Virgo?

The standard tropical range is August 23–September 22.