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Venus in Virgo

Earth Sign · Astrology Placement Guide

✦Reviewed by the CosmyDay Astrology TeamLast reviewed March 2026

Venus in Virgo: Fast Facts

Planet
Venus — love, beauty, and personal values
Sign
Virgo (Earth)
Modality
Mutable
Polarity
Yin (receptive)
Sign ruler
Mercury
Dates
Aug 23 – Sep 22
Essential dignity
Fall

In traditional astrology, Venus is in fall here — its expression is muted and has to be developed deliberately.

Were you born with Venus in Virgo?

If your birth date falls inside one of these windows, your natal Venus is in Virgo. Venus entered Virgo 109 times between 1930 and 2030, computed to the minute from the Swiss Ephemeris and shown in US Eastern time.

Entered VirgoLeft VirgoPass
1930sJul 14, 1930Aug 9, 1930direct
Aug 27, 1931Sep 20, 1931direct
Oct 7, 1932Nov 1, 1932direct
Jul 27, 1933Aug 21, 1933direct
Sep 10, 1934Oct 5, 1934direct
Jul 7, 1935Nov 9, 1935direct
Aug 10, 1936Sep 4, 1936direct
Sep 25, 1937Oct 19, 1937direct
Jul 14, 1938Aug 9, 1938direct
Aug 26, 1939Sep 19, 1939direct
1940sOct 6, 1940Nov 1, 1940direct
Jul 27, 1941Aug 20, 1941direct
Sep 10, 1942Oct 4, 1942direct
Jul 7, 1943Nov 9, 1943direct
Aug 10, 1944Sep 3, 1944direct
Sep 24, 1945Oct 18, 1945direct
Jul 13, 1946Aug 9, 1946direct
Aug 26, 1947Sep 19, 1947direct
Oct 6, 1948Nov 1, 1948direct
Jul 26, 1949Aug 20, 1949direct
1950sSep 9, 1950Oct 4, 1950direct
Jul 8, 1951Nov 9, 1951direct
Aug 9, 1952Sep 3, 1952direct
Sep 23, 1953Oct 18, 1953direct
Jul 13, 1954Aug 8, 1954direct
Aug 25, 1955Sep 18, 1955direct
Oct 5, 1956Oct 31, 1956direct
Jul 25, 1957Aug 19, 1957direct
Sep 9, 1958Oct 3, 1958direct
Jul 8, 1959Sep 19, 1959direct
Sep 25, 1959Nov 9, 1959direct
1960sAug 9, 1960Sep 2, 1960direct
Sep 23, 1961Oct 17, 1961direct
Jul 12, 1962Aug 8, 1962direct
Aug 25, 1963Sep 18, 1963direct
Oct 5, 1964Oct 31, 1964direct
Jul 25, 1965Aug 19, 1965direct
Sep 8, 1966Oct 2, 1966direct
Jul 8, 1967Sep 9, 1967direct
Oct 1, 1967Nov 9, 1967direct
Aug 8, 1968Sep 2, 1968direct
Sep 22, 1969Oct 17, 1969direct
1970sJul 12, 1970Aug 8, 1970direct
Aug 24, 1971Sep 17, 1971direct
Oct 5, 1972Oct 30, 1972direct
Jul 24, 1973Aug 18, 1973direct
Sep 8, 1974Oct 2, 1974direct
Jul 9, 1975Sep 2, 1975direct
Oct 4, 1975Nov 9, 1975direct
Aug 8, 1976Sep 1, 1976direct
Sep 22, 1977Oct 16, 1977direct
Jul 11, 1978Aug 7, 1978direct
Aug 23, 1979Sep 17, 1979direct
1980sOct 4, 1980Oct 30, 1980direct
Jul 24, 1981Aug 18, 1981direct
Sep 7, 1982Oct 1, 1982direct
Jul 10, 1983Aug 27, 1983direct
Oct 5, 1983Nov 9, 1983direct
Aug 7, 1984Sep 1, 1984direct
Sep 21, 1985Oct 16, 1985direct
Jul 11, 1986Aug 7, 1986direct
Aug 23, 1987Sep 16, 1987direct
Oct 4, 1988Oct 29, 1988direct
Jul 23, 1989Aug 17, 1989direct
1990sSep 7, 1990Oct 1, 1990direct
Jul 11, 1991Aug 21, 1991direct
Oct 6, 1991Nov 9, 1991direct
Aug 7, 1992Aug 31, 1992direct
Sep 21, 1993Oct 15, 1993direct
Jul 11, 1994Aug 7, 1994direct
Aug 22, 1995Sep 16, 1995direct
Oct 3, 1996Oct 29, 1996direct
Jul 23, 1997Aug 17, 1997direct
Sep 6, 1998Sep 30, 1998direct
Jul 12, 1999Aug 15, 1999direct
Oct 7, 1999Nov 8, 1999direct
2000sAug 6, 2000Aug 30, 2000direct
Sep 20, 2001Oct 15, 2001direct
Jul 10, 2002Aug 7, 2002direct
Aug 22, 2003Sep 15, 2003direct
Oct 3, 2004Oct 28, 2004direct
Jul 22, 2005Aug 16, 2005direct
Sep 6, 2006Sep 30, 2006direct
Jul 14, 2007Aug 8, 2007direct
Oct 8, 2007Nov 8, 2007direct
Aug 6, 2008Aug 30, 2008direct
Sep 20, 2009Oct 14, 2009direct
2010sJul 10, 2010Aug 6, 2010direct
Aug 21, 2011Sep 14, 2011direct
Oct 3, 2012Oct 28, 2012direct
Jul 22, 2013Aug 16, 2013direct
Sep 5, 2014Sep 29, 2014direct
Jul 18, 2015Jul 31, 2015direct
Oct 8, 2015Nov 8, 2015direct
Aug 5, 2016Aug 29, 2016direct
Sep 19, 2017Oct 14, 2017direct
Jul 9, 2018Aug 6, 2018direct
Aug 21, 2019Sep 14, 2019direct
2020sOct 2, 2020Oct 27, 2020direct
Jul 21, 2021Aug 16, 2021direct
Sep 5, 2022Sep 29, 2022direct
Oct 8, 2023Nov 8, 2023direct
Aug 4, 2024Aug 29, 2024direct
Sep 19, 2025Oct 13, 2025direct
Jul 9, 2026Aug 6, 2026direct
Aug 20, 2027Sep 13, 2027direct
Oct 2, 2028Oct 27, 2028direct
Jul 21, 2029Aug 15, 2029direct
2030sSep 4, 2030Sep 28, 2030direct

Born within a day of a boundary? The exact minute matters — run your free birth chart to be sure. Every upcoming sign change is in the ingress calendar.

What Venus in Virgo Means

If you have Venus in Virgo, you experience love and beauty through a lens of practicality and service. Venus, the planet of love, romance, and values, is in the sign of Virgo, which is all about details, analysis, and helping others. This placement suggests you express affection through acts of service, thoughtful gestures, and a genuine desire to be helpful. You appreciate the beauty in order and efficiency. You might be drawn to things that are well-crafted, functional, and have a clear purpose.

Venus in Virgo individuals often show their love by paying attention to the small things. They might remember your favorite coffee order, offer practical advice, or help you organize your life. This placement values a partner who is reliable, intelligent, and has a strong work ethic. You're attracted to people who are down-to-earth, and you appreciate a partner who is also a good friend. You express your feelings in a thoughtful and considered way, preferring to show your love through actions rather than grand displays of emotion.

Personality Traits

Here are some key traits associated with Venus in Virgo:

  • Practical: You approach love and relationships with a grounded, realistic perspective.
  • Analytical: You tend to overthink things, especially in matters of the heart.
  • Service-Oriented: You express love through acts of kindness and helping others.
  • Detail-Oriented: You notice the small things and appreciate order and precision.
  • Reserved: You may take a while to open up emotionally, preferring to be cautious.
  • Discerning: You have high standards when it comes to relationships and beauty.

In Relationships

In love, you're looking for a partner who is reliable, intelligent, and shares your values of kindness and service. You appreciate a partner who is also a good friend, someone you can trust and rely on. Communication is key for you, and you value open and honest conversations. You might show your affection by doing thoughtful things for your partner, like cooking a healthy meal, organizing their closet, or offering practical advice.

You might be cautious about expressing your feelings, preferring to take your time to get to know someone before fully opening up. It's important for you to feel secure and comfortable in a relationship before you become vulnerable. You might overthink things, analyzing every detail of your partner's behavior, which can sometimes lead to unnecessary worry. Remember to relax and trust your instincts.

Career and Life Purpose

In your career, you're drawn to work that allows you to be of service to others and use your analytical skills. You thrive in environments that value precision, organization, and attention to detail. You might be drawn to fields like healthcare, education, editing, or any role where you can help others. You have a strong work ethic and a desire to do things well.

You find satisfaction in a job well done and appreciate the opportunity to improve things. You might be drawn to roles where you can use your skills to help others, whether it's through providing practical assistance or offering thoughtful advice. Your life purpose is to use your talents to make a positive difference in the world, one thoughtful action at a time.

Strengths and Challenges

Strengths:

  • Reliable and dependable
  • Detail-oriented and organized
  • Kind and helpful
  • Practical and grounded
  • Dedicated and hardworking

Challenges:

  • Overthinking and worrying
  • Perfectionism
  • Difficulty expressing emotions
  • Critical of self and others
  • Can be overly cautious

How to Work With This Placement

Here's how you can make the most of your Venus in Virgo placement:

  • Practice self-compassion: Recognize that nobody's perfect, including you. Be kind to yourself and avoid being overly critical.
  • Communicate your needs: Don't be afraid to express your feelings and desires to your partner. Open and honest communication is key to a healthy relationship.
  • Embrace spontaneity: While you appreciate order and planning, try to loosen up a little and embrace spontaneity in your relationships.
  • Focus on the positive: Instead of dwelling on what's wrong, focus on what's right. Appreciate the good qualities in yourself and your partner.

Venus in Virgo: FAQ

Venus governs love, beauty, and personal values. In Virgo — a Mutable Earth sign ruled by Mercury — that energy expresses with the sign's mutable earth character. In traditional astrology, Venus is in fall here — its expression is muted and has to be developed deliberately.

Traditionally it's a more demanding placement: Venus is in fall here — its expression is muted and has to be developed deliberately. That doesn't make it "bad" — it tends to be where the most conscious growth happens.

This placement tends to show up as analytical, practical, helpful and modest in the way its themes — love, beauty, and personal values — come through. The growth edges are usually around being overcritical, worry-prone and perfectionist.

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