Rashi · Earth, Mutable, ruled by Mercury
Virgo Rashi (Kanya)
Discerning analyst — refines, perfects, serves through precision.
Symbol
Young woman
Element
Earth
Modality
Mutable
Ruling planet
Mercury
Gender
Feminine
Direction
South
Body part
Belly/intestines
Gunas
Tamas
About Virgo
Virgo (Kanya) is an earth sign ruled by Mercury, endowing natives with analytical intelligence, discrimination, and practical acumen. The mutable quality confers adaptability and communicative skill across varied circumstances. Kanya individuals tend toward methodical approaches to work, health consciousness, and service orientation. Mercury's influence promotes intellectual sharpness, attention to detail, and facility with commerce or technical domains. Classical texts describe a tendency toward perfectionism and critical faculties. The earthy nature grounds abstract thought into practical application. These natives often excel in professions requiring precision—medicine, accounting, teaching, or crafts. Health awareness and dietary discernment characterize the sign; however, nervous tension and digestive sensitivity may manifest when Mercury is afflicted.
Lucky significators
- ColourLight green
- StoneEmerald
- Numbers3, 5
- DaysWednesday
Planetary strength
Mercury is exalted in Virgo. Venus is debilitated in Virgo.
FAQ
- Who is the ruling planet of Virgo rashi?
- Virgo (Kanya) rashi is ruled by Mercury. It is a earth sign with mutable modality.
- Which planets are exalted or debilitated in Virgo?
- Mercury reaches its exaltation in Virgo. Venus is debilitated here.
- What rashis are most compatible with Virgo?
- Classical compatibility pairs Virgo most harmoniously with Vrishabha, Makara, Karka. Best compatibility is never by Sun sign alone — full chart matching (guna milan) is more reliable.
- What are the lucky colour and stone for Virgo?
- Light green is the classical lucky colour for Virgo; Emerald the recommended gemstone (only after chart verification); lucky days are Wednesday.
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