Q 01/05

What does the Latin name Virgo mean?

A) Wheat

B) Harvest

C) Scales

D) Maiden

Answer · why

D) Maiden

The Greeks called the sign Parthenos, the same word used for the Parthenon's goddess Athena.

Q 02/05

Virgo is which sign in the order of the zodiac?

A) 6th

B) 8th

C) 5th

D) 7th

Answer · why

A) 6th

It closes the first half of the zodiac, between Leo and Libra.

Q 03/05

Which planet rules Virgo in traditional astrology?

A) Mercury

B) Saturn

C) The Moon

D) Venus

Answer · why

A) Mercury

Mercury pulls double duty, ruling Gemini as well; some astrologers also count Virgo as Mercury's sign of exaltation.

Q 04/05

Virgo belongs to which classical element?

A) Fire

B) Earth

C) Water

D) Air

Answer · why

B) Earth

The story goes that Astraea was the last immortal to leave the Earth, which is why the sign is earthy.

Q 05/05

Which sign sits directly opposite Virgo on the zodiac wheel?

A) Aquarius

B) Pisces

C) Aries

D) Sagittarius

Answer · why

B) Pisces

Both are mutable signs, so they share the job of closing out a season.