Virgo traits revealed: Everything to know about the loveable, complex and endearing personality type

Got a Virgo in your life? Or maybe you were born between August 23 and September 22, and therefore you fall under the sign of Virgo’s “The Maiden” – typically signified with an M-like symbol.

Either way, we love that for you! Virgos are loveable, complex and endearing.

Their kind, problem-solving nature and down-to-earth vibes make them a great partner or friend – though you might find their methodical, matter-of-fact nature a little blunt at times.

But at their heart, Virgos are the perfectionists of the zodiac, only ever wanting the best for themselves and others… though, of course, they sometimes must learn that life isn’t always perfect.

Famous Virgos include Beyoncé, Zendaya and Blake Lively. Blake even poked fun at her “ambitious, hard-working and sometimes obsessive” star sign in an advert for her drinks brand Betty Buzz, in which she was described as a “notorious Virgo”.

So, to find out more about Virgo personality traits, look no further. Here’s the lowdown…

Typical Virgo traits

Practical

At their core, Virgos are problem-solvers. They are logical thinkers – instead of looking at life with their head in the clouds, Virgos work with the facts, approaching a situation in a methodical way.(Virgos like to feel as though they’re being useful.) In fact, they often have a practical quick-fix for any issue that comes their way. And if they don’t? A Virgo’s committed nature means they’ll find a solution, pronto.

Hardworking

Being hardworking and practical is what makes Virgos such, well, perfectionists. But that’s not a bad thing. Virgos are consistent; they will improve their skills and work at a situation, putting in the time and effort to achieve their desired result. They’re renowned for their attention to detail – Queen Bey herself is a Virgo, need we say any more?

Humble

Virgos are, at their core, kind, supportive people (even if it might not seem that way from the outside – they tend to have a blunt edge to their personality). They use their conscientious nature to support those around them, fixing their problems and putting others’ needs before their own. Despite swooping in to save the day, modest Virgos don’t expect too much recognition in return – in fact, they’ll probably never ask you for gratitude. But a little “thank you” goes a long way with a Virgo.

Virgo personality weaknesses

Control freak

The downside to being super practical and dedicated? It often means a Virgo will think their way is the only route to tackling a problem. This laser-focused mindset often leads to them being overly independent, often taking on larger workloads to “maintain standards” and even pushing others away, so be careful.

Blunt

Virgos are so observant that they can sometimes come off as blunt or overly critical. Their inherent need to be of service to others often displays itself as picking up on things that others can improve on and bringing it to their attention, but this can sometimes be perceived wrongly, so watch what you say.