Virgo
- Usual dates
- August 23 to September 22
- Element
- Earth
- Ruling planet
- Mercury
Virgo is an earth sign, ruled by Mercury. The usual dates are August 23 to September 22. Careful, practical, drawn to fixing details.
The constellation Virgo is large, and its brightest star is Spica. The sign ends near the September equinox.
August 23 and September 22 can fall on either side of the sign change, depending on the year and the birth time. The calculator checks that moment.
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Questions
What are the dates for Virgo?
The usual dates are August 23 to September 22. On the first or last day, the birth year and time decide the Sun sign.
Is the Virgo sign the same as the constellation?
No. The sign is a 30 degree slice of the year. The constellation is the star pattern, and the two have drifted apart. The constellation Virgo is large, and its brightest star is Spica. The sign ends near the September equinox.