Element: Earth

Ruler: Mercury

Symbol: The Virgin

Motto: I serve

Colors: Silver, indigo, dark violet

Stones & Uses: Amethyst: grants freedom from everyday concerns; Carnelian: alleviates worry, stomachaches, and bad dreams; Pyrite: strengthens self confidence and vitality

Body areas: Abdomen, small and large intestines, pancreas, spleen, metabolic system

Plants: Wintergreen, sage, privet

Attractions: Gemini, Pisces, Taurus

Virgo August 24-September 22 The Virgo is analytical, careful, orderly, and systematic. Hardworking and modest, the Virgo is practical and down to earth, and everything is done with perfection. They are dependable because their approach is always based on common sense and realistic featurs of the problem. A Virgo's world is spending their time analyzing, solving, and assessing. They focus on the future and tend to plan and work toward goals. They contribute greatly to groups, but sometimes to a fault. Virgos give much attention to details, becoming negative, picky, and critical when things aren't perfect. Virgos tend to take things literally and make silent demands, expecting them to be fulfilled without having to express them verbaly.