The symbol of the VIRGIN is appropriate for those born between the dates of August 19 and September 19. Physical perfection is the ideal to which all Virgos aspire. They display an inborn love of order in all that they do. This concern for details is just their way of helping to make the world a better place. Every where Virgos look they see the things that need to be reorganized, fixed up or made to work more efficiently. Then they proceed to do exactly what is needed to correct the situation. Their methods are precise and usually produce the desired result; if not, things must be reevaluated and fine tuned. All are respected for doing a good job, but are not known for much more. They prefer not to partake in office gossip or politics. Virgos dress appropriately for work selecting quality clothes. They are particular about details such as good lines, fine workmanship and serviceable fabric. Some are very fashionable, but always in a restrained manner. Interestingly many Virgos are vegetarians and the rest are usually health conscious to some degree. Overwork and worry are their worst enemies.

On their jobs, Virgos are not so much interested in getting credit, as doing a good job. Positions in secretarial, clerical and library work are filled by conscientious Virgos. Many fine writers are Virgos as well as their copy editors and proof readers. They attend to the smallest details as tailors and dressmakers. It is not uncommon to find Virgos dedicating their lives to the medical field as physicians, dentists and pharmacists. They also staff the hospitals from the dietitians who plan meals to the technicians who analyze test results. Virgos enjoy the duties of surveyor and county deed recorder. The positions of health inspectors and environmental clean-up crews are perfect for them. Virgos have a reputation for being the original time/efficiency expert. They make up the accounting departments of large corporations. Virgos would be thrilled to be offered the position of comptroller, systems analyst or statistician.