Virgo

Think of Leos as not only the lion, but as fixed fire, and you can easily figure out how they will act in all circumstances.

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Motivation and Element: Mutable earth Symbol: The earth maiden Sun Sign Dates: August 23 to September 22 Positive Keywords: Practical, service-minded, dutiful, self-denying, observant, detail-driven Negative Keywords: Nitpicky, fussy, critical, worrier

Virgo is an earth sign. They are grounded and dutiful. Their symbol is the earth maiden, who attends to practical details, so Virgo notices everything. Nothing bypasses their laser vision. While you are speaking, they will watch you carefully, listen to your words, and observe your movements. They will notice your accent, your clothes, and if your nails and shoes are clean, and they will suss any hidden motives you have.

If a Virgo visits you at home, they will be able to describe the colour of your carpet and the design of your curtains, plus what crockery you use and if your bathroom is clean. A bit scary, huh? Imagine how they feel, then, seeing all these details with such clarity, yet knowing they simply don’t have the time or energy to get everything neat and tidy and organised the way they’d like.

It is easy for Virgos to get bogged down in minor details and lose the overall picture. That is when they need the advice of a less analytical person, someone who can lift them out of the doldrums. Yes, they can get very low in spirits at times. There is so much around them that needs doing. Virgos have a never-ending, monumental to-do list, and they fear that they will never achieve the goals they have set for themselves.

Virgos are reliable caregivers. If they have a family, the needs of their loved ones will always come first, even if that involves personal sacrifice. They are good at being selfless and do it often. Virgos sometimes feel as if they don’t even exist because they spend most of their lives doing things for other people, cleaning up messes—both literally and figuratively.

On the surface, Virgos always present as cool, calm, and unruffled. Their clothes will be immaculate even if you arrive at their door unexpectedly at seven in the morning; these are the people that manage to look neat and tidy even if they’ve just run a marathon. Most Virgos have large, clear eyes, but their well-groomed appearance is another giveaway of their astrological sign. If you still aren’t sure, wait for a moment and a Virgo will absently pick a bit of fluff off your jacket or clean the table with their hand while waiting for the meeting to start. In a restaurant, they are the ones tidying up the menus or the sauce bottles and condiments. They will comment on the cleanliness of the place, the speed of the service, and the cost of the meal. You are allowed, at this point, to smile to yourself—Virgo spotted.

The negative side of Virgo is their overly critical tongue. It is impossible for them not to verbalise the faults and failings of others, which they see so clearly. Because the mundane jobs are never-ending, there is always work for Virgo, so naturally they start nitpicking. Their exercise and eating regime is honed to a fine art, and Virgos wonder why others can’t look after themselves the way they do, why others can’t seem to manage to stay fit and neat and tidy, and why others can’t clean up after themselves. So yes, they will moan about the mess you leave and nag you to get fit and eat a better diet. Virgos are always worrying about all the jobs they have to on their to-do list (and they are always adding more!), so they think if others were tidier, life would be easier. It must be hard to see work everywhere, yet Virgo does its best. They are kind to everyone and serve dutifully and faithfully, but—it has to be said—not always uncomplainingly!

The icing on the cake, though, is a Virgo’s sexiness. You think I’m joking? You might be thinking, They look so cool and calm and in control. How can they let go and be sexy? Well, just drag a Virgo away from work, dim the lights (so they can’t see more jobs to add to their list), play some gentle music, pour them a drink, and their famous passion will emerge. Underneath that dutiful exterior lurks a deeply passionate and earthy sex god/goddess just waiting to be awakened.

To work out how Virgos will act in any circumstance, just remember they are mutable earth and their symbol is the earth maiden, who attends to practical details.