VIRGO (AUGUST 23 - SEPTEMBER 22)

Symbol: The Virgin Ruling Planet: Mercury Quality: Mutable Element: Earth Basic Trait: I Analyze Closest Metal: Quicksilver Lucky Day: Wednesday Lucky Colors: Saffron Yellow and Azure Blue Lucky Gems: Topaz, Agate, Emerald and Aquamarine Lucky Flowers: Lilies

The popular image of a Virgo is a picky, critical, and compulsively tidy person. This is misleading if one or all of these traits manifest obviously, then the natal chart reveals other aspects that enhance this characteristic.

Due to their attention to detail, they tend to delve more deeply into subjects they study. They're happiest when engaged in something that benefits society at large. In other words, duty is important to Virgos. They tend to be attracted to people who are intellectually stimulating or eccentric in some way. Their standards are high when it comes to romantic relationships, and unless the mental connection exists, the relationship won't last long.

Virgos live in the real world. They neither day­dream, nor wish on stars. One look at them and you will feel that they are overburdened with some worries. However, worrying symbolizes their characteristic profile. Infact, Virgo seems to be on the lookout for it. A Virgo is very conscious of his looks and he will spend hours in front of the mirror getting the crease on his trousers just right. Everything about him has to be perfect, right from the clothes to the perfume. Virgos have this peculiar habit of taking on more work that they can easily manage.