Mars in Virgo: meaning, drive and desire and Mars in Virgo dates

The Mars sign is the sign Mars was in when you were born and describes drive, desire, competitiveness, anger and attraction. Virgo is a mutable earth sign. Mars in Virgo is traditionally read as methodical, precise and hard-working.

Mars next enters Virgo on Nov 25, 2026 23:37 UTC.

How Mars in Virgo is read

Mars in Virgo is traditionally read as planning, following steps and finishing carefully. It shines in practical, technical and health-related work and dislikes waste. Anger tends to come out as criticism.

Dignity

Traditional astrology rates how comfortably each planet works in each sign (essential dignity). For Mars, Virgo is no essential dignity (peregrine); aspects and house carry more of the reading.

In Vedic astrology (Jyotish)

Jyotish calls Virgo Kanya. Because it divides the zodiac by the stars (sidereal), a Western Mars at Virgo 0° to about 24° is in Leo (Simha) in Jyotish. Reading both systems side by side shows different sides of the same person.

Mars in Virgo dates, 1940-2030

When Mars entered and left Virgo (UTC, computed astronomically). If your birth date falls inside a period, your Mars sign is Virgo. If you were born on a changeover day, compare with your birth time or use the calculator.

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FAQ

What does Mars in Virgo mean?

In Western astrology Mars in Virgo is traditionally read as methodical, precise and hard-working. The Mars sign describes drive, desire, competitiveness, anger and attraction, a separate layer from the Sun and Moon signs.

When was Mars in Virgo?

The table on this page lists all 56 periods Mars spent in Virgo between 1940 and 2030, with ingress times in UTC.

Is Virgo a strong sign for Mars?

By traditional dignity it is no essential dignity (peregrine); aspects and house carry more of the reading.

Is my Vedic Mars also in Virgo?

Not necessarily. Jyotish uses the sidereal zodiac, now about 24° behind the tropical one. Mars at Virgo 0° to about 24° (Western) is in Leo (Simha) in Jyotish.

Other Mars signs

• Mars in Ariesacts first and meets challenges head-on
• Mars in Taurusslow to start, impossible to stop
• Mars in Geminifights with words and wit
• Mars in Cancerfights to protect its own
• Mars in Leobold, proud and takes center stage
• Mars in Virgomethodical, precise and hard-working
• Mars in Libraacts through partnership and balance
• Mars in Scorpioquiet intensity and total commitment
• Mars in Sagittariuscharges toward ideals and freedom
• Mars in Capricornclimbs steadily toward long-term goals
• Mars in Aquariusunconventional action for a cause
• Mars in Piscesintuitive, adaptable and quietly strong