Virgo Characteristics - For the Love of Data

Virgo Characteristics - Fascination with Data and its Analysis

Virgo is the sign of the virgin. This may a first glance not seem to mesh with the love of data, which sounds so technical. However, the virgin has an innocence that leads to discovery. And part of the joy of discovery is the acquisition of new data or information. It is the love of new data and the collection of it that leads to Virgos strengths and downfall.

Virgo Characteristics - Data Collection

Inquisitive by nature, Virgo prefers more data over less. They have a burning need to know. They ask questions, look for sources and are determined to come up with the "right" answer. In this they tend to create a lot of stress for themselves by having sometimes inhumanly high standards. And often these same standards are applied to the lucky people in their lives. This attachment to standards is strong in earth signs (so Taurus and Capricorn the other two earth signs do it as well in slightly different flavors) and supports them in staying grounded which is necessary to their well being.

Virgo Characteristics - Data Analysis

Once a Virgo has gotten all the data they need, and this may take awhile, they move into the analysis stage. This is one of the strengths of Virgo, to be able to assimilate large quantities of data and find just the conclusive meaningful bits and pieces out of a huge pile of information. Virgos revel in an unanalyzed pile of information as long as it on a subject matter that interests them. The Virgo Characteristics in play here are diligence, mental quickness, painstaking, organized, thorough, and completely detail oriented. This is what makes Virgos great accountants, government workers and insurance adjusters.

Virgo Characteristics - Critical Analysis vs Criticism

Once a Virgo has completed their analysis, they know they are right because they have the data to back them up. In fact, until Virgo has all the facts in front of them, Virgo will appear indecisive as they will not want to make a decision. One of the strongest Virgo Characteristics is to believe life should be lived logically or rationally. All that is required is sufficient data and the logical answer presents itself. Virgo views people who make decisions without data or inspite of data as stupid. A Virgo will acknowledge that someone disagrees with them and believe all they need to do to change their mind is provide enough information. If a Virgo provides you with information and you dont agree with them, they will first want to provide you with more information. If you still dont agree they will become frustrated and finally decide you just aren't that bright. They switch very easily from critical analysis to criticism of those who do not agree with or do what their data determines is the appropriate response.

All this analysis focus, aids Virgo in having an organized and structured life but can cause struggle in personal relationships.