Virgo Signs, Virgo Characteristics, Constellation Virgo, Virgo Horoscope

Virgo, the second largest constellation and one of the earliest to be distinguished, lies on the zodiac east of Leo and, in mid-latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere, is visible above the southern horizon on spring evenings. In this website you will find information about Virgo signs, Virgo characteristics, Virgo constellation, horoscope, personality, traits and the Virgo zodiac sign profile in the UK. Most of Virgos stars are faint, except for brilliant blue white Spica, the 15th brightest star in the sky. The autumnal equinox, or the position of the Sun on the first day of autumn, is located in Virgo. The constellation is noted for containing a large cluster of galaxies.

Virgo gemstone:
Sapphire

For countless centuries, the sapphire has been associated with divine favour. The Buddhists believed this stone favoured devotion and spiritual enlightenment, while the Ancient Greeks linked the sapphire...particularly the white variety...to Apollo and often wore it as an aid to prophecy when consulting oracles. In past times, this gem was considered a valuable aid toward development of the 'third eye,' and thought to guard its owner from being captured by enemies. It was frequently worn and used during rituals as a strengthening agent in the ability to tap and send forth power. Egyptians associated the clear sapphire with the Eye of Horus and this particular variety is credited with being a guardian of love.

The Persians believed that the blue of the sky was the reflection of a great sapphire upon which rested the Earth. Thus, it is often said to represent the tranquillity of the heavens and some historians have noted that the Law given to Moses on the Mount was engraved upon tablets of sapphire. It is also the stone used in the Cardinal's ring to denote his badge of office within the Catholic religion. In addition, this gem was once believed lethal to venomous insects and reptiles, as well as being regarded in terms of gender...dark stones being female and light stones being male.

In Medieval times, priests and monks would wear sapphire jewellery in the belief that the stone possessed the power to quell wicked impulses and impure thoughts, in addition to banishing envy and promoting chastity in virgins. Many monarchs throughout history have worn sapphires around their necks as a powerful defence from harm.

It is worth noting that a sapphire and a ruby are made of the same material, differing only in color.

What is your sign?

Your Zodiac sign is determined by your birthdate. Use the table below to determine your own sign.

Aries	March 21 to April 19	Taurus	April 20 to May 20
Gemini	May 21 to June 20	Cancer	June 21 to July 22
Leo	July 23 to August 22	Virgo	August 23 to September 22
Libra	September 23 to October 22	Scorpio	October 23 to November 21
Sagittarius	November 22 to December 21	Capricorn	December 22 to January 19
Aquarius	January 20 to February 18	Pisces	February 19 to March 20