Virgo Aug. 23 - Sept 22

Virgo, another mutable sign, Earthy, sensual and passive, is ruled by Mercury and inhabits the 6th house. It’s key phrase is “I ANALYZE” and their keyword is "practicality."

Mercury is the planet that rules communication in our chart, how we process and then express what we know, and also how we express ourSelf. As Virgo’s ruler, the identity of the individual is related to thoughtful, practical living.

Some of Virgo’s more enlightened characteristics are ego-less service to others. They are generally found to be industrious, studious, scientific, methodical, discriminating, exacting, clean and humane. They seek perfection - which could be good and bad, depending on how it is applied.

Some of the more negative qualities that are attributed to lesser evolved Virgos would be that they can be critical, petty, melancholy, picky, pedantic, and have a huge fear of disease and poverty that other Sun signs do better at keeping at bay.

Virgo rules the 6th house - which is the house of service and servants. You will find more Virgos in service professions such as nursing, social work, or teaching than any other sun sign. The identities of Virgo have a lot to do with serving others in all capacities. It is a selfless sign, able to draw boundaries when necessary. Sometimes tough love is the best solution to getting people to help themselves.

They have the ability to size up a situation, or a person, very fast. It is why they are known as perfectionists at times. Their Mercury antenna picks up on things that are amiss very quickly, and instinctively know how to fix what’s wrong - in themselves and in others.