Astrological Sun Signs: Virgo in Brief

Those born between August 24th and September 23rd are ruled by the astrological sign of Virgo, whose astrological symbol is the virgin. This virgin is usually represented by a woman with a sheaf of wheat. In ancient times, Virgo was the time to start winding down for the year. Even the most fun-loving person had to admit that the crops were ready to be harvested. The work to be done became more urgent as the realization that winter was approaching dawned. Closed attention was paid to the logical and most efficient techniques necessary to produce maximum results. Both weeding by hand and natural insect repellents were necessary to ensure the health of mature plants. This precaution also increased the health of people and their livestock.

Virgo has come to be associated with analysis, attention to detail, handcrafts, worry, hygiene and health, food, labor, and doing what needs doing. The part of the body ruled by Virgo is the intestines because of their ability to digest and "analyze" food.

People born under the sign of Virgo function best when their genius for criticism is accepted and used constructively.