Virgo (Kanya) is the 6th sign of the Vedic zodiac, symbolised by the maiden and ruled by Mercury. It is a Earth sign of Dual (Dvisvabhava) quality, governing the abdomen in the body. At its heart, Virgo is about precise service and analytical care.
Personality and Nature
Virgo natives are meticulous, helpful and discerning, improving everything they touch. Their eye for detail makes them invaluable, if occasionally hard to please. As a Earth sign, the underlying temperament is practical, patient and grounded; the Dual (Dvisvabhava) quality shapes how that energy is expressed and sustained.
Career and Strengths
Health, analysis, editing, accounting, research and administration.
Strengths
- Precision
- Diligence
- Helpfulness
- Intelligence
Challenges
- Over-criticism
- Worry
- Perfectionism
Compatibility
Virgo shares its Earth element with Taurus and Capricorn, making those pairings naturally harmonious in temperament. In practice, Vedic matchmaking weighs eight kootas from both Moon charts, so element alone is only a starting point. Check any pairing with the free Guna Milan calculator.
Key Attributes
- Ruling planet
Mercury - Element
Earth - Quality
Dual (Dvisvabhava) - Symbol
The Maiden - Body part
Abdomen - Sanskrit name
Kanya