All About the Virgo Rising Sign: From Personality Traits to Compatibility

Here's everything to know if your rising sign is in Virgo, according to an astrologer

It's officially Virgo season, which means order is about to be restored.

Known for being practical, analytical and grounded, Virgos are all about working hard and working smart. These Earth signs err on the side of perfectionism, so better believe that when it comes to tackling issues or creating solutions for problems, they're the ones to call as they're gifted at crossing all I's and dotting all T's.

On the flip side, Virgo risings' penchant for perfection can also come off as harsh self-criticism, even insecurity at times, but they just want to put their best foot forward.

Below, we tapped Psychic Tara, premier astrologist at California Psychics to give us a breakdown of the Virgo rising sign.

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Virgo rising personality traits

Virgo rising personality traits include — or give a first impression of — being intelligent, somewhat reserved, not too critical and not dramatic. Virgos come off as people who really show up and often prove they're dependable right away. They’re the ones who volunteer to lend a hand, offering solutions on how you can get through a task or handle a problem.

Virgo risings have a lovely way of connecting with people, and at the same time, people don’t feel judged by them even though they have perfectionist tendencies and can be quite critical. Overall, however, Virgo risings show a ton of empathy and are always eager to help out.

What is the mindset of a Virgo rising sign?

They’re organized. They’re analytical. They’re not necessarily fixers, but they see practical, grounded ways to get something done and they do it in a really easy manner. It comes to them intuitively.

Because they’re perfectionists and somewhat self-critical, they come off to others as very “together,” but they can at times question their own capabilities, resulting in a bit of unrest and anxiety which they internalize.

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Still, Virgo risings are not all work and no play. These Earth signs also like to have fun and have a great sense of intelligent and witty humor.

Virgo rising compatibility for love and relationships

Virgo risings gel well with fellow Earth signs Taurus, Capricorn and other Virgos. The grounded signs! They speak the same language, get each other and can be pragmatic and matter-of-fact when it comes to resolving issues.

While Virgo risings may create friction with fFre signs Aries, Leo and Sagittarius, they may have an especially hard time with the prideful lions as Leos cannot control Virgos. As an Earth sign, Virgo risings are pretty set in their knowledge of what is right or what is wrong and swaying them from their beliefs can be a task.

In relationships, however, Virgo risings are dependable, honorable, thoughtful and empathetic. They see and feel what you might be going through, and they come up with solutions. They don’t need to talk about it. They just take care of it. They’ll do the dishes for you after a long day, put up your laundry so you come home to a clean house, etc. They’ll just step in and handle what needs to be handled.

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As friends, Virgo risings are very dependable, reliable and thoughtful. They can sometimes seem a bit aloof as they're not really interested in drama, but that's only because they don't want to harp on an issue, but resolve it instead. Virgo risings are excellent communicators so they just want to get down to the nitty-gritty and move on.

Virgo risings in the workplace

Virgo Risings can be great leaders, but they lead with a specific style that is really all about what Virgo is: detailed, meticulous perfectionism. They’re big thinkers, with the ability to see the bigger picture, so they guide others well. Virgo risings are people who lift others up and will help facilitate success for others as well, so they make great leaders.

Virgo risings as parents

These Earth signs value their child’s success in life and because they’re grounded and detail-oriented, they are hands-on parents who know what’s going on with their kids.

Though Virgo risings can be self-critical, when it comes to their children, they handle their feelings with grace and empathy. They’re more into seeing that child soar, so if there’s anything they can do to help that happen.

Because they’re all about fine-tuning and facilitating their child's xxx expect them to plan everything out from the school bake sell to the birthday parties. These signs like to be active participants in their children's lives.

How are Virgo risings with money and finances?

Their practical and organized side really comes out when it comes to handling money. Virgo risings can map out five-year, 10-year and even 15-year long-term security plans. They’re not as impulsive with spending as other signs might be.

They value nice things, but they are thinking practically all the time. Though they make great gift givers! When it comes to buying things for others, it’s a very thoughtful process. But they’re really smart with their finances and they tend to do fine financially because they’re good at their jobs.

Overall, they do well and they’re responsible for their own money. They’re not big risk-takers. You don’t see a lot of Virgos totally focused on the stock market.

Celebrities who are Virgo rising signs

Bruce Willis, Steve Jobs, JAY-Z, Dolly Parton, Ryan Reynolds and Keanu Reeves are some celebs who's ascendant falls in Virgo.

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