Virgo (Kanya) Zodiac Sign

Virgo (Kanya, कन्या) is the 6th sign of the zodiac, ruled by Mercury — a dual (dvisvabhava) earth sign symbolised by the maiden. Virgo (Kanya) is ruled by Mercury and is dual earth — analytical, precise and service-minded. Natives are practical, detail-oriented and hardworking, with a sharp eye for improvement and a desire to be useful. Modest and methodical, they can be perfectionists who worry over details.

Personality & traits

Virgo (Kanya) is ruled by Mercury and is dual earth — analytical, precise and service-minded. Natives are practical, detail-oriented and hardworking, with a sharp eye for improvement and a desire to be useful. Modest and methodical, they can be perfectionists who worry over details.

Career & profession

Healthcare and analysis, accounting and editing, research, administration, nutrition and quality control — detail- and service-oriented fields.

Love & compatibility

Caring but reserved, Virgo natives show love through practical devotion and acts of service, and value loyalty and reliability. They match best with earth and water signs — Taurus, Capricorn, Cancer and Scorpio.

Strengths

Analytical and practical mind; Diligence and reliability; Helpfulness.

Challenges

Over-criticism and worry; Perfectionism; Overthinking.

Who is the ruling planet of Virgo (Kanya)?

Virgo is ruled by Mercury. It is a Dual (Dvisvabhava) Earth sign, symbolised by the maiden.

Which signs are most compatible with Virgo?

Virgo is generally most compatible with Taurus, Capricorn, Cancer, Scorpio.

What are the lucky colour, number and gemstone for Virgo?

Lucky colour: Green; lucky number: 5; lucky day: Wednesday; gemstone: Emerald (Panna) (from its ruler Mercury).

Is Virgo a Moon sign or Sun sign?

In Vedic astrology, your rashi is read from the Moon (the janma rashi or birth Moon sign), which differs from the Western Sun sign and is calculated using the sidereal zodiac.