Are Virgo & Libra Actually Compatible? Here's What To Know About This Zodiac Duo

In order to understand the dynamic between these two signs, it'll help to have a refresh on what each is about. Virgo, for one thing, is the sixth sign of the zodiac and is an earth sign ruled by Mercury. It's symbolized by the Virgin, representing Virgo's discerning and particular nature and is of mutable modality.

Libra, on the other hand, is the seventh sign of the zodiac (right after Virgo), and is symbolized by the scales of justice. It's an air sign ruled by the planet Venus, and its modality is cardinal. Libra is known to prioritize harmony and diplomacy.

These two signs might be next-door neighbors on the zodiac wheel, but that's about where their commonalities stop. As the AstroTwins previously wrote for mindbodygreen, just because two signs are next to each other doesn't mean they won't have "a completely different style of decorating, gardening, and living." As such, Virgo and Libra can initially feel an inexplicable love/hate tension.

Of course, all that friction can lead to "explosive sexual chemistry and even an obsessive quest to figure each other out," the twins explain, adding that actually figuring each other out might never be possible.

"Some astrologers believe that each sign is an evolved version of the one before it—the sign after yours is a teacher," the twins note, adding that, however, you may never admit this person teaches you anything. "This cosmic combination can make for painful breakups and a seething sexual tension that lingers for a lifetime," they say.

Overall, this is an astrological matchup that's wrought with tension but has a strong potential for helping both people become more well-rounded as they learn from each other. Growth isn't always easy, but there could be lots of it here when both people are ready and willing.

We tend to have a bit more patience and acceptance for our friends than our romantic partners, and with that said, Virgo and Libra tend to have better luck as friends than lovers. While they are two fairly different signs, Virgo is the most mentally minded of the earth signs, thanks to its planetary ruler, Mercury.

And as an air sign, Libra is naturally already mentally minded as well, so Virgo and Libra can bond over things like sharing ideas, intellectual and logical reasoning, and humor. Whether they agree on certain things depends on the individuals, but these two signs don't have to agree with everything the other person says to appreciate their point of view.

As aforementioned, Virgo and Libra can tend to make better friends than lovers, but a happy romantic relationship isn't out of the question for them either—it might just take a little more time for them to find their groove.

As the twins explain, the nature of this romantic connection serves to "see how the other side lives," team up with someone who has qualities you don't, and learn from your differences. In a best-case scenario, Virgo and Libra can channel that love/hate tension into "hot, round-the-clock sex," according to the twins, as well as force them out of any fear-based comfort zones or emotional paralysis.

Of course, getting out of your comfort zone is, well, uncomfortable, with the twins explaining that it's often through painful growth, contrast, and challenges that we experience deep healing and transformation. This relationship is certainly no exception!

The truth is, Virgo and Libra don't have much in common despite being right next to each other on the zodiac wheel. Their quickest track to feeling connection with each other can be found in their mental minds, with both signs appreciating intellectualization, reasoning, and of course, a quick wit.

The biggest pain point for a Virgo-Libra matchup is going to be their different approaches to their emotions, as well as how they plan, organize, and structure their lives.

As the twins note, when it comes to air signs like Libra, "You can't quite catch them, like the breeze—and you never know where they'll drop you once they sweep you up." Earth signs, on the other hand, can get cast as uptight or slow, but that's only because they "think carefully about the long term and what the return on investment will be," the twins add.

So when you put them together, Libra can seem too scattered or flaky to Virgo, while Virgo can seem too nitpicky or rigid. Libra wants to automatically say "yes" to any and every social outing, for instance, while Virgo asks questions like, "Who's going to be there? And will there be parking?"