Virgo (Kanya) in Vedic astrology

The nature of Virgo

Virgo is practical earth that adapts: the craftsperson, the analyst, the healer. Mercury rules it and is exalted in it (deepest at 15°) — the only graha with its own sign and exaltation in one place — so the mind is precise, discriminating and useful. Venus is debilitated (deepest at 27°): love and pleasure become critical and perfectionist here.

Virgo ascendant and Virgo Moon

A Virgo ascendant gives a modest, intelligent, detail-oriented person who keeps fit and organised. Mercury rules both the 1st and 10th houses; Venus, ruling the 2nd and 9th, is a strong friend despite its debilitation in the sign. A Virgo Moon worries easily and finds peace in useful work and order.

Virgo in a chart

The house that holds Virgo is where you analyse, improve and serve — and where you can be too critical. Planets here become exact and practical.

Virgo is also the 6th sign of the natural zodiac, so it echoes the 6th house: daily work, health routines, service and the skill of solving problems one detail at a time.

Nakshatras in Virgo

Virgo holds padas 2–4 of Uttara Phalguni, all of Hasta (skilled hands) and the first half of Chitra (the bright jewel).

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See also

• Leo (Simha)
• Libra (Tula)

Positions and tables: sidereal zodiac, Lahiri ayanamsha — the same as professional Jyotish astrologers use, and the same calculation as the charts in JyotiSoft. Updated 2026-10-10.