Whoever said brains can’t be sexy definitely wasn’t talking about the Virgo zodiac sign.

　　With an excellent work ethic and meticulous attention to detail, Virgos are more action than talk, and they’re happy to let their work speak for itself than to boast or go fishing for compliments. Deeply creative and passionately cerebral, a Virgo woman shines when working with her mind or her hands, and she’s always on the lookout for inspiration or ways to overcome obstacles in work and life.

　　Because they’re so singularly focused, Virgo women may seem shy, aloof or standoffish, particularly when they’re consumed by a large project or problem that they’re working their way through. But behind the scenes, they could be closing in on a big breakthrough and are just looking for a way to reduce the clutter. Whether it’s in business or the arts, Virgos tend to have many ongoing projects, micromanaging their time and focus down to a “T,” even if their relationships or other aspects of their life are relegated to the back seat.

　　But if you catch a glimpse of her desk or her calendar, everything has a place. She’s not one to easily forget about an important meeting or appointment, even with dozens of tasks and projects all clamoring for her attention.

　　

Female Virgo Traits:

A natural critic, a Virgo woman is a hyper-analyzer of herself, others, and the world around her. While she can codify her always-critical mind into a plan of action, those in her orbit may feel unneeded or even unwanted by Virgo’s incessant planning and desire to properly complete the work at hand. Especially if she decides to do it all herself.

　　Indeed, Virgos are highly motivated self-starters that never stop thinking or working. Eschewing imaginative dreams that lack a basis in reality, Virgo women are highly tuned to the future and the here and now. After all, the future can be planned, and what better way to spend the day than working on something creative and fulfilling? But having your feet firmly planted on the ground every step of the way can be tiring. Virgos can easily find themselves in a sour mood if they feel unproductive or if they believe themselves to be falling short of their potential.

　　But the great thing about Virgos is that they’re master planners and very detail-oriented, which enables them to save the day when our heroic Virgo shows up with plates, utensils, and a bottle opener to your next picnic on the beach. They’ll think of everything—literally—and as long as your Virgo feels supported and loved, they’re happy to take on the responsibility and pick up some of the slack of the more forgetful signs.

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Positive Female Virgo Characteristics:

Commonly seen as analytical and driven, a Virgo woman is first and foremost a perfectionist. They can easily spend hours, days, weeks, or months on details that others would find infuriating, but when she completes her work, it’s hard to find fault in what she’s done. And because she’s always hard at work on her next big project or idea, Virgos rarely spend their time relaxing and will almost never throw in the towel; unless that is, she feels taken advantage of or that her work is unappreciated.

　　Practical, loving and intelligent, Virgo women are known for the stability and order they bring to their lives and the lives of those around them. And because of their active minds, Virgos can be charming and witty with a level of sophistication that can disarm even the most gregarious signs, particularly with quick, one-lined retorts that no one saw coming. What’s more, their excellent analytical skills and memory allow them to soak up all the important details and arrive at a reasoned, measured decision, no matter how complex the problem.

　　

Negative Virgo Woman Personality Traits:

But for all the attention a Virgo woman gives to the minutia of life, she can easily lose sight of the bigger picture as she obsesses about the exact things that others may see as meaningless. At her worst, this means that Virgos can easily overtax their attention spans and overextend themselves amongst the many things that they set out to do—or even things they didn’t plan on taking on. And while Virgos may excel in fields that require a high level of meticulousness, she can at times find herself paralyzed by choice or perennially lost in the details of something overly complex.

　　For this reason, Virgo women are often known for being reserved and calculating, which is really more a function of their overactive mind than an inability to engage in small talk or to get to know someone new. Without the right kind of stimulation, however, Virgos quickly become restless, cranky and nervous, and what was once a strong-minded, confident demeanor can quickly devolve into a bitter ball of resentment as their more basic needs go unmet.

　　

Virgo Women in Love:

While Virgo women may initially seem cold and distant, that’s just their protective social armor at work. A Virgo woman doesn’t take matters of the heart lightly, and she’ll agonize over decisions that others may find themselves easily making or falling into. But that’s because once she makes up her mind and gives you her heart, it’s yours forever—not one to engage in one-night stands or casual flings, Virgos are bastions of chivalry in today’s modern dating world of bite-sized, fleeting love.

　　This makes Virgos ideal for long-distance relationships and taking it slow. After all, a Virgo’s heart follows her mind, and the mind knows no boundaries in our always-on, always-connected world. But if a Virgo woman hasn’t found the partner of her dreams yet, she’s happy to stay independent and self-reliant for long stretches of time. She’s not being obtuse, but she knows what she wants and isn’t willing to settle. A Virgo’s love horoscope can tell her that.

　　Once she does settle, she’s in it for the long haul. She’ll give her heart, her mind, and her attention, but you’ll still have to contend with her “me” time, which she needs lots of to organize her thoughts, feelings, and emotions, so don’t pry when she wants a moment to herself. But as long as you respect and treat your Virgo woman with dignity and a chivalrousness that she expects, she’ll open her heart to you and do everything in her power to show you what you mean to this complicated and bewitching zodiac sign.

　　

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