Character: virgo (zodiac)
Virgo, the Virgin, is the sixth sign of the Western Zodiac. This symbol is based upon Astraea, the Greek goddess of purity and innocence. When the Old Gods fled the earth, she was the last to leave.
This tag should be used for things directly concerning the sign Virgo. Typically, this will be some sort of personification of her: Likely a beautiful young person, often a woman, representing fertility and prosperity: sheaves of wheat, growing plants, and so forth.
The symbol of Virgo is similar to an 'M' with a loop at the end. ♍ Images containing the astrological symbol of Virgo should be tagged Virgo_(symbol).
The dates when Virgo rules vary depending upon the system of calculation used. For more information, see western_zodiac.
Astrological System | Date |
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Tropical | August 23 – September 22 |
Sidereal | September 17 – October 17 |
IAU | September 16 – October 30 |
See also:
This tag implicates western_zodiac (learn more).