Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Ruled by information-gatherer Mercury, you're a bookworm and a trivia nut. Your brain may be overflowing with information at times. Random? Perhaps, but find an outlet to share it. Start a blog, design a workshop or teach a class. Like Virgo Rachael Ray, you may see your cult following swell to huge proportions. As the sign of service, you're an excellent counselor, especially for the people you love. When times get tough, you're the first one to show up with an armful of groceries and a storehouse of helpful wisdom. Too much giving can drain your energy reserves. Learning to put up healthy boundaries, and how to say the word "no," are key lessons for you. Symbolized by the virgin, you may not be as pure as the driven snow, but you're definitely a purist. You like your fabrics undyed and your foods unprocessed. You may amass a wealth of knowledge about organic foods, holistic healing modalities and other earthy wisdom that could later turn into a career path. In love, you're a shameless flirt and a bit of a tease, though hardly a prude. Your shyness around discussing eroticism may lead you to developing an alter ego like Beyoncé's Sasha Fierce. Your ideal mate is a patient listener and a solid family guy. He should also share your strong nesting instincts, and care passionately about making the world a better place.

Symbol: The Virgin
Element: Earth
Ruling planet: Mercury, planet of communication
Body part: Abdominal region
Colors: Blue, white
Gemstone: Sapphire
Tarot card: The Hermit
Motto: "I'll handle it."

Standout qualities: Resourcefulness, stellar advice-giving abilities, generous dedication to friends and family

What makes you happy: Making things — from food to crafts — by hand, creating systems to help save money and time, yoga, health food stores, massages

What brings you down: Carelessness, large and noisy crowds, eating unethically raised or unhealthy food

Famous people: Sophia Loren, Beyoncé, Raquel Welch, Blake Lively, Shania Twain, Faith Hill, Jada Pinkett Smith, Tori Amos, Pink, Cameron Diaz, LeAnn Rimes, Stella McCartney, Ricki Lake, Michelle Williams, Nicole Richie, Greta Garbo, Amy Winehouse, Salma Hayek, Mother Teresa