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