Virgo is the most practical sign of the Zodiac. These are true workers. Being idle comes very hard to them. Mercury, the ruler of Virgo, gives representatives of the sign deft hands, quick wits and the ability to turn any situation to their advantage. The element of earth, to which the sign of Virgo belongs, gives persistence and the wish to be useful. They are very attentive to detail, and their talents show themselves vividly in the material sphere. They are magnificent executants, capable of honing their technique for years. Virgos learn quickly in the course of the work and often surpass their mentors in the neatness with which they carry out a task. The most important decisions of their lives Virgos take on the basis of sober calculation and the ability to think a situation through. They do not take emotions or the promptings of intuition into account. And life often shows that they were right in their choice. Virgos are not very sure of themselves, so they rarely announce their intentions. Their faith in themselves and their powers grows as concrete results come in. Support, the approval of those around them and the sense that people need them raise Virgo's self-esteem considerably. Incidentally, representatives of this sign take criticism quite calmly. For them criticism is a chance to improve their work. They themselves see the shortcomings of others very clearly and try to help them put them right. Virgo's remarks are as a rule constructive. In private life this sign devotes just as much attention to a healthy way of living and to all sorts of small things. As a rule they take a creative approach to organising the household, easing their daily labour in every way with devices and gadgets. Towards their family they are caring and very attached to those close to them, though inclined to criticise them. The reliability of the relationship and confidence in the partner matter more to them than outward displays of feeling.