Virgo (Kanya) in Vedic Astrology

Zodiac Sign: Vigro

Sanskrit Name: Kanya

Symbol: Maiden

Ruling Planet: Mercury

Element: Earth

Quality: Dual (Dwisvabhava)

Zodiac Position: 150° – 180°

Virgo, known as Kanya Rashi in Vedic astrology, is the sixth sign of the zodiac. It represents analysis, service, intelligence, and practical organization. Virgo spans 150° to 180° of the zodiac and is ruled by Mercury (Budha), the planet associated with logic, calculation, learning, and communication. As an earth sign with a dual (Dwisvabhava) quality, Virgo is connected with adaptability, precision, and the ability to analyze and organize details.

Ruling Planet of Virgo: Mercury

Mercury (Budha) rules Virgo and represents intelligence, speech, analysis, calculation, and learning in Vedic astrology. Mercury governs logic, commerce, writing, and communication. When Mercury is strong in a birth chart, Virgo qualities such as analytical thinking, organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving become more prominent.

Element of Virgo: Earth

Virgo belongs to the Earth element, along with Taurus and Capricorn. Earth signs represent practicality, stability, and the physical aspects of life. The earth element gives Virgo its grounded nature and its ability to manage practical tasks, organize information, and create order from complexity.

Earth signs in Vedic astrology include

Taurus (Vrishabha)

Virgo (Kanya)

Capricorn (Makara)

Quality of Virgo: Dual (Dwisvabhava)

Virgo is a dual sign, meaning it combines movement and stability. Dual signs are flexible, adaptable, and capable of adjusting to changing situations.