Virgo (astrology) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Virgo |
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| Zodiac symbol | Maiden |
| Duration (tropical, western) | August 22 – September 22 (2025, UT1) |
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Zodiac element | Earth |
| Zodiac quality | Mutable |
| Sign ruler | Mercury |
| Detriment | Jupiter and Neptune |
| Exaltation | Mercury and Pluto |
| Fall | Venus |
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Virgo (♍︎) is the sixth astrological sign in the Zodiac. In Greek, its name was Parthenos, meaning "maiden." If you were born between August 23 and September 22, you are often called a Virgo. This is based on where the Sun appears in the sky during those dates.
What is the Virgo Sign?
Virgo is one of the twelve astrological signs. These signs make up the Zodiac, which is like an imaginary belt in the sky. Each sign covers a specific part of this belt. Virgo covers the part from 150 to 180 degrees.
When is Virgo's Time?
The Sun moves through the Virgo area of the zodiac from about August 23 to September 22. This is when people born under this sign celebrate their birthdays. The Sun also passes through the actual Virgo constellation in the sky later, from mid-September to late October.
The Symbol of Virgo
The symbol for Virgo is a maiden, which means a young woman. This symbol comes from an old story in Greek mythology. The story is about a goddess named Astraea. She was the last immortal being to stay on Earth.
Astraea and the Earth
In the myth, Astraea lived on Earth during a time called the Silver Age. This was before the gods left Earth to live on Olympus. Because Astraea was the last to leave, Virgo is often linked to the element of Earth.
