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Insider's Guide To Virgo

Born August 23-September 22

By Jessica BuggPublished 3 years ago 4 min read
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Insider's Guide To Virgo
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Virgo (born August 23-September 22) is a steady Earth sign. Ruled by Mercury (fun fact Mercury also rules Gemini), Virgos are quick thinking and methodical but they do have a tendency to let their minds and their to do lists create stress.

At their core, the Virgo desires perfection and excellence in whatever they are pursuing at the time. Today, we are going to look at some of the personality traits that are especially Virgo.

Positive Traits Of A Virgo:

Virgos Are Perfectionists

You want something done well? Ask a Virgo to do it. They are neat and clean. Fastidious is the word that comes to mind. A Virgo will make sure every “t” is crossed and every “i” is dotted. Virgos like everything to be well, perfect and they go to great lengths to excel in the office and keep their homes looking immaculate.

Virgos Are Hardworking

You will be hard pressed to find a sign that can outwork the Virgo. People who are born under this sign identify with the work they do in the world and they will work day and night to ensure they are successful. Career-oriented Virgo has a tendency towards being a workaholic and will sometimes stress themselves out. It is important for Virgos to take time off to recharge before tackling the next big goal.

Virgos Are Creative

Creativity is prevalent in many signs, but Virgo seems to have the innate ability to master most forms of creativity. Most signs will have a preference for one creative medium or another. Not with Virgo. You can see a Virgo create with almost anything: art, digital, music, dance, the sky is the limit for a Virgo who combines their high intelligence with a desire to improve and be the best.

Virgos Are Reliablef

Virgo is a serious Earth sign, grounded, responsible, and a Virgo takes their obligations seriously. In turn, they expect others to do the same and show the same respect. This sometimes puts Virgo into tricky situations in social settings when others are not as reliable as trustworthy Virgo.

Virgos Are Patient . . . With Others

Virgos may be perfectionistic and hard to please, but that is usually reserved for the expectations they have for themselves. Virgo to others is patient, kind, and understanding of those around them, making them one of the most loveable signs. Also, if you are in trouble, Virgo is one you want around. Virgos are always willing to help others and will come to the rescue during times of need.

Some Of The Negative Traits Of A Virgo:

Virgos Can Be Overly Critical

Virgos are known to work extremely hard and have exceptionally high expectations especially when it comes to work and career. Virgos can sometimes be overly judgmental in a team situation when goals are not met or guidelines followed.

Virgos Can Be Stubborn

Virgos are dedicated, reliable, and stubborn. Virgos have a tendency to be set in their ways and can be reticent to change procedures or ways of doing things ESPECIALLY if it is not their idea.

Virgos Have A Tendency To Overthink

Analysis Paralysis is a condition most Virgos have experienced and this is due to their perfectionistic tendencies combined with their high expectation of results. These qualities can cause Virgo to analyze, plot, re-analyze, and analyze again, which can cause a Virgo to take no action or not be responsive to pivots or adjustments that may need to be made.

Virgos Are Also Picky

From their food to their dress to their partners . . . Virgos know what they want and that is all they want. Virgos have a favorite set of meals, clothing items, etc and do not like to go outside of the norm. While this makes Virgo very predictable and steady, it also can limit Virgo from new opportunities and experiences.

Virgos Worry A Lot

Virgos find themselves constantly thinking about what could happen, what should have happened, and worst case scenarios. A Virgo likes to mitigate the element of surprise and therefore can find themselves spending lots of time contemplating bad things that may never, ever happen.

Advice For Virgo:

All work and no play makes Virgo very successful but can also lead to stress, anxiety, and burn out. Virgos can learn to take time for themselves to relax and decompress and also by realizing that no one is perfect . . . not even them. Virgo can benefit by giving themselves grace and understanding when setbacks happen because no matter how much we plan and plot, delays happen to us all.

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