In a more traditional sense, Virgo season may make you feel compelled to reorganise your entire wardrobe. However, it might also bring the need for reassessment, realignment and respect. It comes in at just the right time after Leo season, a time focused on harnessing your inner power.
While Virgo tends to take pride in taking care of themselves, their critical nature means that they can also be perfectionists. Sometimes, this inner critic can be detrimental. If anything, this is a transformative season, where earth sign Virgo must learn to treat themselves with compassion.
Although you may have already read our zodiac gift guide, this season is all about appreciating this earthly sign. So, if you find yourself unsure of how to appreciate your Virgo friend, our Virgo gift guide may serve as some inspiration.
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Zodiac symbol: The Maiden
Element: Earth
Ruling planet: Mercury
House: Sixth House
Modality: Mutable
Rules: Digestive system
A Virgos mind is nearly constantly ticking away. They have an eye for detail, a need for perfectionism and a desire for order. With Virgo, everything has its place. They're a sign that can appreciate clean lines and symmetry, and like their adjacent sign Libra, the word 'balance' is one that comes up often with Virgo.
Ruled by Mercury, the planet of communication, Virgos are experts in matters of debate. These practical, pragmatic and precise signs can deliver facts like no other. They rarely rely on their feelings to sway their decisions, or allow the heat of the moment to influence their actions. And, it's likely that they've already thought about the outcome of every possible course of action.
However, underneath the surface, Virgo also has the ability to be a mothering, nurturing and empathetic sign. Being an extremely perceptive and analytical sign, they're sure to know when those around them aren't feeling their best. As Virgo are deeply loyal to the ones they love, this can be met with sensible advice, a listening ear or a kind word.
The best Virgo gift guide 2023
In our opinion, here are the best gifts you could get for the Virgo in your life.
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Virgos are renowned for taking good care of themselves, so a manicure set is a considered choice for them. The scent of tuberose and cashmere is cosy, clean, with a subtle hint of floral.
There's nothing more Virgo than the scent of the Yankee Candle bestseller, Clean Cotton. With hints of lemon, white flowers and green notes for freshness, this scent releases a consistent and comforting aroma.
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This beautiful bouquet from Bloom&Wild will brighten up any Virgo home. Including blooms of Lily of The Incas and delicate sprays of Sea Lavender, this elegant arrangement features airy shades of pale pink and lilac.
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A wellbeing hamper is the perfect gift for a Virgo, especially if it consists of tea! Encouraging them to take care of themselves and slow down their racing mind, this organic tea hamper will allow them to sample a selection of tea. From calming camomile to grounding green tea, this beautifully presented hamper will go down a treat.
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For the evenings when they're in need of some downtime, aromatherapy and essential oils may provide Virgo with a chance to unwind. This contemporary sage green ceramic diffuser is a great addition to any Virgo home.
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To help them unwind in the evenings after a stressful day, this sleep gift set from Marks & Spencer includes a silk pillowcase, silk eye mask, sleep spray and more. Ideal for giving to Virgo, whose anxious thoughts might keep them awake at night, this beautifully presented wicker basket will encourage them to relax.
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Ruled by Mercury, Virgo are natural communicators. As a way to express themselves, a notebook, journal or organiser is a good way for them to collect their thoughts. They're a practical gift that can be used to keep reminders, or alternatively, you could also buy a wellness journal that Virgo may benefit from.
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A gift set containing healing crystals selected especially with Virgo in mind. Including Carnelian, Heat Treated Citrine, Jade and Onyx.
Who are Virgo most compatible with?
Compatibility is all relative in astrology to the bigger picture, with the wider natal chart giving more insight into whether two signs are compatible or not. While sun signs provide a sweeping view of compatibility, looking at Moon, Venus, Mars or Mercury signs between charts gives a better indication.
The Moon governs emotions: Venus governs what we look for in a relationship, Mars rules passion and sexuality, and Mercury rules communication. Therefore, these planetary aspects may be of more use when looking at romantic compatibility.
Virgos may find compatibility with their fellow earth signs, Taurus and Capricorn. However, if they're looking for someone to balance their grounded nature, water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) may provide this dynamic. The water signs will likely provide a free flowing energy that Virgo may benefit from.