Virgo rules the abdominal region, large and small intestines, spleen, solar plexus, lower lobes of the liver, pancreas, portal veins, umbilicus, hands and nails, carpal bones, sinuses, respiratory system and bowels. Conditions to watch out for are colds, flu, allergies, problems with intestines and constipation, mood swings.

Activities - crosswords, chess, mathematical and logical problems, jigsaws, bridge, role play, surfing the Internet, billiards, golfing-pong, hiking, gymnastics, rock climbing, croquet, cricket, archery, darts, animal husbandry and fruit picking.

Eat - Potassium sulphate keeps the skin pores unclogged and ventilated. Lack of potassium sulphate in the diet can cause dandruff, hair loss, eczema, acne, and dry, flaky skin and hair. A deficiency may also lead to extreme fatigue and constipation. Foods high in this mineral that Virgoans need are green leafy vegetables , whole wheat and whole grain breads, wheat germ oil, oats, almonds, cheese, oranges, bananas, lemons, lean beef and lamb. Healthy foods that are easy to digest are corn bread, yoghurt, brown rice, eggs, and cottage cheese. Melons, apples, pears, and papaya are particularly good for Virgoans, and lemon juice in your diet will ease skin eruptions and dandruff. Honey should be used as a sweetener instead of sugar. Herb teas can help soothe upset stomachs.

Don't Eat - Virgoans love chocolate which unfortunately does not love them; it causes upsets of the skin and digestive system. They do not tolerate drugs well, and medicine should be taken only under a doctor's supervision. A proper diet is essential to good health and to keep up energy. In addition, food should not be highly seasoned, spicy, laden with sauces or gravies, or fried.