Virgo Rising Sign

Modest, unobtrusive, and often quiet or shy, Virgo rising is content to be in the background or to serve in a supporting role. They're quite humble in their assessment of themselves. They seek perfection with a tendency to be overly self-critical. No matter how well they do something, they always see the flaws in it and how it could be done better. Often they will refuse to try something because they feel they can't meet their own high standards.

They have an eye for detail and get upset when something isn't done a certain way, usually something others think is insignificant or trivial. Their relationships may suffer because they are so hard to please. They have refined sensitivities and are usually very discriminating and particular in their choice of foods, clothes, friends, artwork, etc. They prefer an organized, neat environment.

These folks are very observant, intelligent, and have a strong desire for learning and self-improvement. Because of their command of knowledge, they are wonderful conversationalists, always full of questions for people whose intelligence they respect.

Virgo rising enters situations carefully and deliberately. Unless something is a safe bet, they aren't likely to jump into it. They tend to underestimate their own abilities and lack confidence and trust, which restrict their spontaneity. They worry a lot, but rarely fall flat on their face. Usually they do things very competently.

The first thing people see about them is their clear, cool, objective calmness. Politeness, good manners, and correct behavior are important to them. Other people see them as self-sufficient and self-contained. Although they are really quite helpful and caring, they don't radiate much sympathy so others may not see their helpful side easily. They may seem more businesslike, factual, and conservative than they really are. Others come to them for technical advice or an unbiased opinion but not for emotional support.

They may have problems with allergies. Many with this rising sign are concerned about health and particular about their food, exercise, and living conditions.

Children with Virgo rising have a meticulous physical appearance. They tend to have extra-sensitive bodies and become overly irritable when they don't feel well. They prefer to study situations and can be shy, but they'll usually have no problems jumping into interesting things to find out what it's all about.

Mercury is this ascendant's ruling planet. Unlike Gemini rising, which also has this ruling planet, Virgo rising is more focused and practical about thinking, enjoying the exacting analysis of research and data collection. Often their patient attention to detail prevents them from seeing the big picture.

Virgo Rising is attracted to work that requires their superb ability to analyze. Creatively, they tend to lean more towards the technical than the intuitive. They make good teachers, editors, critics, and writers. They may also be attracted to positions of service, where they can use their good communication and negotiation skills to help others.