♍ Virgo

The Sun in the chart shows our character, personal identity, and ego. It represents our will to live and our creative life force. Just as the planets revolve around the Sun in our solar system, we derive our life purpose from the Sun in our natal charts. The Sun is our “adult”– the part of us that censors our “inner child,” reasons things out, and makes final decisions. The Sun also gives clues to our overall vitality. The Sun directs us and can be considered “the boss” of our chart.

When people ask you "What's your sign?", Virgo would be your answer. Technically, though, it's your Sun sign that is Virgo, and you're made up of many different signs.

Virgo Suns who are stuck in the practical, material world may learn a lot about themselves if they are brave enough to try placing their lives on automatic pilot once in a while. Letting some things go can do wonders for their spirit. Virgos tend to be too hard on themselves. They worry about their health, their performance at work, all the things they haven't done, and the emails that might be waiting for them while they are away from their computer. When they're not feeling well, they can be overly critical and nervous. They fuss around, have a whole slew of assorted little complaints, and throw small tantrums.

Solar Virgos are perfectionists–there's simply no escaping it. They dream of mastery; they long to do something really well. Some Virgos are so scared of their own perfectionist qualities that they tell themselves they don't care. Others will forever dabble into one thing or another, leaving a string of unfinished projects behind them. However, the happiest Virgos accept their need to get things right, without overdoing it. Probably the best advice for Sun in Virgo people is to find something that interests them–however small or large–and master it. Virgos are often content being an assistant or hard worker as they are rarely dazzled by positions of power or spotlight.

As a Virgo Sun, you are helpful, kind-hearted, diligent, and supportive. You are likely to be very private or fussy about your work or your personal workspace. You're likely to become nervous when others look at your unfinished work, and you can be quite protective of your methods. Despite some struggle with lack of confidence, Virgos can be mighty proud–even arrogant–when it comes to their work, routines, or hobbies. Secretly, they think their methods of doing things are the best. Often, they are! You are likely to take pride in the little things you do, even though, in a broader sense, Virgos can be somewhat self-effacing and self-critical. Few can argue the fact that what you do, you do very well.

Your curiosity is sometimes mistaken for passion, which can surprise some people. The surprising part is that Virgo, although knowledgeable, doesn't always get its hands dirty. Your willingness to explore is often kept at the intellectual level.

However, you're likely to be well-respected and valued in your circles for your loyalty, research skills, willingness to lend a hand, and excellent powers of observation. Virgos are usually kind and helpful souls who, when appreciated, bend over backward to make things work.

The sign of Virgo is associated with work, service, daily routines, health, and habits. You can be particular about food and nutrition and especially invested in your work. You genuinely love being of service to others, as long, of course, that your support is appreciated. It's true that compliments can make you feel awkward at times, and so you don't actively seek them out, but when sincere ones come your way, you feel good. You are conscientious and reliable.

Not many people thrive on criticism, but Virgos are particularly fearful of it. They do their best to do their best and can take blame or criticism to heart. Virgos are self-critical and can be their own disciplinarians as a result. Calling out a Virgo can be counter-productive. Chances are good they already know and are working on it!

As a Virgo, you are adaptable and flexible, and you often go out of the way to accommodate others. You're also very resilient, and although you are a sensitive soul with sometimes frayed nerves, you are persevering and recuperate well. You're also an Earth sign and very practical and often cautious. You're noted for your forethought.

You have an exceptional eye for detail. This can lead to a nit-picky way, of course, but your powers of observation are usually appreciated and used for good. It's difficult for you NOT to see the flaws. You'll probably need to address and manage this trait at some point in your life so that you don't allow it to work against you.

There's an odd combination of the intellectual and the practical in Virgo that is sometimes mistaken for coolness. In fact, Virgos are often self-effacing and shy. They'll brush off your compliments quickly and, occasionally, critically; but don't let that fool you. They enjoy your respect and appreciation. In fact, the happiest Virgos are the ones who feel appreciated and useful. Add plenty of worthwhile projects to keep them busy, and Virgos can be some of the sweetest, kindest people around.

Your Sun sign is modified by various factors, including the aspects it makes to other planets and points, its house position, the house with the sign the Sun rules (Leo) on its cusp, and your Mercury sign since Mercury is Virgo's planetary ruler. These positions add more layers to the Sun in Virgo interpretation. Virgo is a Mutable Earth sign. More on Virgo.