Virgo: The Meaning Behind the Constellation

To celebrate the beginning of Virgo season, we’re going to explore all there is to know about the star sign’s constellation. The second-largest constellation in the night sky, Virgo is best seen between late March and June from almost everywhere on Earth, located between the constellations of Libra and Leo.

The myth
Virgo is the Latin word for ‘virgin’, and in some Greek stories, this constellation was thought to be Dike. What began as a happy, peaceful and beautiful life for the innocent maiden came to an end when Zeus overthrew his father, Cronus. As a result, humans started to treat each other terribly, and peace disappeared from the land. Dike desperately tried to save the humans from themselves, warning them that things would only get worse if they did not change their ways. But they did not listen, and the world descended into darker times filled with war and violence. Broken-hearted, Dike left Earth forever, coming to rest above the scales of Libra (also known as the scales of justice) symbolising innocence, fertility and high moral standards.

Facts about Virgo
✨ Location: Equatorial
✨ Virgo season is between 23 August and 23 September
✨ Characteristics that define a Virgo can be creativity, a hard-working disposition and reliability
✨ The constellation features the star Spica (Alpha Virginis), which is the first magnitude star and the 15th brightest in the sky.