The Zodiac sun signs are the most common aspect of astrology. There are twelve sun signs, based, roughly, on the months of the year. Each sun sign rules for approximately twenty eight days.
The twelve signs of the Zodiac are well known to most people. They include Capricorn, Sagittarius, Aquarius, Scorpio, Gemini, Libra, Leo, and Ares, among others. The sun signs are most often used to create typical horoscopes.
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Now sometimes, we’re not too sure just how right-on these astrological profiles are. I mean, consider Virgo, your intrepid author’s sign. Virgos are universally considered to be very buttoned-down, detail-oriented and methodical. Geesh. Reliable and meticulous. If my mother didn’t lie about my birthdate, I have to wonder. I’m about as flaky and they come and as far as methodical is concerned, I never do anything the same way twice.
Anyway, for you archetypical Virgos, here’s your profile, according to the experts.
Analytical and now intelligent, we can agree with. It does say that we’re shy and can be difficult to land as a partner. When all those Aquarius and Pisces are out there living it up, maybe that’s why we’re writing this on a Saturday night.
The age of Virgo in the astrologers’ Great Year took place circa 13000-10750 BCE. Not too much going on there. It was the end of the Ice Age (well, we’re also considered aloof and cool– it figures). It was also marked by spawning the hunter-gatherer culture and clay pottery has been discovered in artifacts from this period of time. This also marked the first use of agriculture by Man … er, WOMAN. Virgo IS represented by a woman, you know. The only zodiac sign that does so.
The best match for Virgo is Capricorn and the worst is Aquarius. One thing some experts say about the Virgo is that while they appear aloof and cool on the outside, they may be hiding emotion that is almost too intense. We’re so grateful someone recognizes this that we may have to briefly disappear and weep in a corner somewhere for a few minutes.
Some of our favorite authors and other celebrated figures were also Virgos. Leonard Bernstein, Mary Godwin Shelley (author of “Frankenstein”), Margaret Trudeau and … Mickey Mouse!
Find Out About Other Horoscope Signs:
| Aries | Taurus | Gemini | Cancer | Leo | Libra | Scorpio | Sagittarius | Capricorn | Aquarius | Pisces |
