Virgo

[ vur-goh ]

noun

, genitive Vir·gi·nis [vur, -j, uh, -nis]

1. Astronomy. the Virgin, a zodiacal constellation between Leo and Libra, containing the bright star Spica.
2. Astrology.
   1. the sixth sign of the zodiac: the mutable earth sign.
   2. a person born under this sign, usually between August 23 and September 22.

Virgo

/ ˈvɜːɡəʊ /

noun

1. astronomy a large zodiacal constellation on the celestial equator, lying between Leo and Libra. It contains the star Spica and a cluster of several thousand galaxies, the Virgo cluster, lying 50 million light years away and itself containing the intense radio source Virgo A, which is the closest active galaxy
2. astrology
   1. Also calledthe Virgin the sixth sign of the zodiac, symbol ♍, having a mutable earth classification and ruled by the planet Mercury. The sun is in this sign between about Aug 23 and Sept 22
   2. Also calledVirgoanvɜːˈɡəʊən a person born when the sun is in this sign

adjective

1. Also calledVirgoan astrology born under or characteristic of Virgo

Virgo

/ vûr′gō /

1. A constellation in the region of the celestial equator near Leo and Libra. Virgo (the Virgin) contains the bright star Spica and is the sixth sign of the zodiac.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Virgo¹

First recorded before 1000; Middle English, from Latin Virgō “maiden, virgin”

Word History and Origins

Origin of Virgo¹

C14: from Latin

Example Sentences

Taurus longs for emotional healing, Virgo gets compulsive, and Capricorn trusts his instinct.

From The Daily Beast

Virgo navigates caveats, Cancer seeks knowledge, and Sagittarius breaks the rules.

From The Daily Beast

A wise Virgo recently taught us the difference between a review and a critique.

From The Daily Beast

Taurus repackages an existing creative streak, Gemini gets philosophical, and Virgo thinks positive.

From The Daily Beast

VIRGO The Full Pisces Moon, Monday, requires tapping into Virgo humility to override excess pride.

From The Daily Beast

He had become rich and a baronet, and, as the friend of Hannah More, a star in the constellation "Virgo."

From Project Gutenberg

In Calepteryx Virgo Leach, the former are of a lovely silky blue, and the latter green.

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Thirteen years after the Julia, the Virgo aqueduct was built.

From Project Gutenberg

Jupiter then changed her into the constellation Virgo, one of the signs of the zodiac.

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And when we now ran out at the door, he called aloud to my child in the Latin, from afar off, "Quomodo stat dulcissima virgo?"

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More About Virgo

What does Virgo mean?

Virgo is the name of a constellation generally interpreted as representing a woman holding a sheaf (bundle) of grain. It’s also sometimes called The Virgin.

A constellation is a group of stars that appear near each other in the sky—especially a group that has been given a name. Virgo is considered one of the 12 zodiacal constellations—constellations that appear within a particular portion of the sky called the zodiac.

In astronomy, the zodiac is the band of sky along which the paths of the sun, the moon, and the planets appear to move.

Despite its basis in astronomy, the word zodiac is mainly associated with and most often used in the context of astrology, the nonscientific practice in which the positions of heavenly bodies at certain times are thought to influence or be correlated with human behavior and events. In astrology, zodiac refers to a diagram (often a circular one) representing the zodiac belt and showing the symbols associated with each of the 12 constellations or sections, which are called the signs of the zodiac. Virgo is one of these signs. It is situated between Leo and Libra and is considered the sixth sign of the zodiac.

The other signs of the zodiac are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.

In astrology, the position of the sun in a particular portion of the zodiac at the moment of a person’s birth is thought to correlate with their personality. This is what people are referring to when they talk about their zodiac sign (or star sign or often just sign). People whose sign is Virgo are those born between August 23 and September 22.

The word Virgo can be used as a noun to refer to someone who is born during this time, as in I was born in early September, so I’m a Virgo. The word Virgoan can be used to mean the same thing. It can also be used as an adjective form of Virgo.

Example: Oh, your birthday is in September? Are you a Virgo?

Virgo dates

People with the sign Virgo are traditionally considered to be those born in the range of August 23–September 22. However, interpretations vary.

Where does Virgo come from?

The first records of the word Virgo come from before the year 1000. It comes from a Latin word meaning “maiden” (in the sense of a young unmarried woman).

Virgo has been associated with the Greek goddess of justice, Dike, the Greek harvest goddess Demeter, and the Syrian fertility goddess Atargatis.

In astrology, the different signs of the zodiac are thought to be associated with certain personality traits. Traits associated with Virgo include reliability and humility. Virgo and the other signs of the zodiac are often used in the context of a person’s horoscope. The word horoscope can refer to a diagram of the heavens that maps the relative position of planets and the signs of the zodiac. It can also refer to a prediction based (or said to be based) on a person’s sign and the location of other celestial bodies at the time they were born.

Get more insight into what really defines a Virgo by visiting our article on the many traits of Virgos.

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What are some other forms related to Virgo?

• Virgoan (noun, adjective)

What are some words that share a root or word element with Virgo? 

• virgin

What are some words that often get used in discussing Virgo?

• constellation
• zodiac
• sign
• sign of the zodiac
• zodiacal constellation
• August
• September
• maiden
• wheat
• sheaf
• harvest
• astrology
• astronomy

How is Virgo used in real life?

The word Virgo is used to refer to the sign of the zodiac named after the constellation. In the context of astrology, people associate a number of different traits with the sign Virgo.

Someone want to help me understand astrology more. I know my sign is Virgo. Isn’t there more to it like a sun & moon sign? Rising? #Help

— Jenkins-Smith, Najee ⚡️ (@eejanX) February 26, 2020

I’m getting pumped for Virgo season soooo where are my fellow Virgos ✨🤍

— a s i a 🌻 (@asiaciera_) August 5, 2021

This Virgo Full Moon is truly motivating me to revamp my entire life. This energy is about deeply cleansing ourselves; reforming our space, business, thoughts, and intentions.

— Godis Oyá ☥ (@777_oya) February 28, 2021

 

Try using Virgo!

True or False?

A person whose sign is Virgo can be called a Virgoan.