Dictionary term
Virgo
Direct answer
Virgo is the sixth zodiac sign: mutable earth, ruled by Mercury, associated with discernment, craft, service, repair, method, health, and practical intelligence.
Virgo is mutable earth, ruled by Mercury.
The sign glyph and elemental field orient the archetype without reducing it to a stereotype.Quick reference
- Use when
- Use Virgo when interpreting work, health habits, editing, skill, systems, service, anxiety, and the house where life asks for refinement.
- Do not use it for
- Do not reduce Virgo to criticism.
- In astrology
- Virgo is mutable earth, ruled by Mercury, opposite Pisces, and translates thought into practical method.
- Reference category
- Zodiac Signs
- Related terms
- Zodiac, Sun Sign, Moon Sign, Rising Sign
Deeper Almanac guide: Virgo zodiac guide. This dictionary entry is a concise definition page; the linked guide remains the long-form topic page.
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The story behind Virgo
Virgo carries maiden or harvest symbolism and belongs to the mutable signs.
Virgo in spiritual tradition
Spiritually, Virgo asks what can be repaired, purified, and made useful with love.
Why Virgo matters
Virgo matters because it shows where a chart improves life through attention, usefulness, analysis, humility, and repeated practice.
Virgo at work: an example
Virgo on the seventh house may seek partners who are thoughtful, observant, reliable, and willing to work on the relationship.
Reading Virgo wisely
Virgo often notices flaws because it wants life to work better.
Sources and editorial method
This concise reference separates established definitions from historical, symbolic, or interpretive claims. Entries without external references are presented as editorial summaries rather than primary-source scholarship.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Zodiac Signs
- Also appears in
- Zodiac Signs
- Aliases
- Virgo sign, Virgo zodiac sign
- Last updated
- 2026-07-15
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Common questions
What is Virgo?
Virgo is the sixth zodiac sign: mutable earth, ruled by Mercury, associated with discernment, craft, service, repair, method, health, and practical intelligence.
How is Virgo used in astrology?
Use Virgo when interpreting work, health habits, editing, skill, systems, service, anxiety, and the house where life asks for refinement.
What should I avoid when interpreting Virgo?
Do not reduce Virgo to criticism. Virgo often notices flaws because it wants life to work better.
