Virgo is the sixth sign of the zodiac. It heralds the end of summer and nearing of the harvest. Virgo has always been a symbol of fertility and a representation of the production of crops among European and Middle Eastern mythology. Even in prehistoric times, Virgo was perceived as both a mother and a virgin. According to some astrological sources, Virgo's original symbol was the Sphinx...mythological poser of riddles...and, indeed, those governed by Virgo are prone to question, turning inward in order to seek larger meanings about causes and purposes in life. Some sources maintain that Virgo began as The Great Mother, a Sumerian Corn Goddess, while in Egypt, she was Nidaba, Goddess of Grain, whose harvest begain when the Moon was in her constellation. In medieval times, Virgo was associated with the Virgin Mary. However, in most depictions, Virgo holds sheaves of wheat or an ear of corn, emphasizing her role as a Goddess of Fertility and Agriculture. Occasionally portrayed as bearing flowers, this image may be a reference to Mi, her Babylonian name, which means "cluster of flowers." Virgo natives seek complete realization of the mind, being logical, practical and methodical with an intellect which subrogates the instinct. This is an unassuming sign, but one which rules hard-working individuals who are prepared to serve unflinchingly and give of their hearts. Those born under the sign of Virgo should strive to expand their perspective beyond details...to see the larger order and underlying pattern of creation. Thus, those who accomplish this will know the goals worthy of service and learn how to temper intellect with reverence.

Element of the Virgo zodiac sign: Earth
Quality of the Virgo zodiac sign: Mutable (i.e. flexibility)
Animals:  All Domestic Animals and Solitary Animals
Colours of the Virgo zodiac sign: Yellow, orange, earth tones
Gems of the Virgo zodiac sign: Agate, hyacinth
Metals of the Virgo zodiac sign: Quicksilver
Best day of the week for Virgo zodiac sign: Wednesday

Planets and the Virgo zodiac sign

• Ruling Planet: Mercury
• Career Planet: Mercury
• Love Planet: Neptune
• Money Planet: Venus
• Planet of Health and Work: Uranus
• Planet of Home and Family Life: Jupiter
• Planet of Pleasure: Saturn

Opposite sign: Pisces

Positive Traits: Analytical skills, attention to detail, healing powers, modest, shy, meticulous, tidy, reliable, practical, diligent, analytical and intelligent.

Negative Traits: Very critical, over-criticism, fussy, hypercritical, harsh, conservative, overly-fastidious, overly-conventional, finicky, a perfectionist and a worrier.

Likes: Lists, hygiene, order, detail, precision, wholesomeness, health foods and perfection.

Dislikes: Squalor, uncertainty, health to hazards, sloppy workers and anything sordid.