You are incredibly compassionate and always know what to do when a friend is in need. In fact, you're so good at solving other people's problems that you sometimes don't know when to stop! When your man has a problem you're first instinct is to jump in with advice and practical help. While your intentions are good, he may see your involvement in his life as too controlling.

In order for a relationship to work there must be give and take - and while playing rescuer might make you feel good in the short term, it's not a good basis for a long-term relationship. You show your care through attention to detail, which means knowing all about your partner, his strengths and weaknesses. While wanting to help people is an admirable quality, just take care not to become too much of a parent to your lover.

Virgo is attracted to...

Never one to rush in, you need to be 100% sure that the object of your desire likes you before you make any kind of move. You like to get to know someone slowly and prefer to be friends before anything else, which is just as well as Virgo girls generally make hopeless flirts. You're attracted to men with a quiet confidence and can't stand show-offs or over-bearing types.

You're not one to give-up on a relationship easily, so just be sure that the object of your affection is really worth your care and attention - and think twice before you save the next lost puppy dog!

Virgo gets on best with...

The relationship aspect of your chart is ruled by the intuitive and sensitive Pisces, which explains why you tend to get on well with those born under that sign. The other water signs can be a little more problematic, especially Virgo with Cancer, who can end up looking after each other to the point of suffocation. Virgo shares a perfectionist streak with Scorpio, which can lead to a mutual understanding at best and at worst a power struggle for control.

Virgo tends to get on less well with the air signs, such as Libra and Aquarius, although Gemini can be a good match, as both signs are ruled by Mercury. The most volatile relationship is between Virgo and the fire signs. Having said that, once a relationship is formed it can be incredibly powerful and long lasting.

Virgo as a lover

Virgos don't jump into bed without feeling comfortable in their relationship. Once they're confident about their partner's feelings, Virgos enjoy experimenting. It can be said that Virgo men might lack a little sexual imagination, but they like to talk about sex and will use what they learn to everyone's advantage.

Best sex mates: Gemini, Cancer and Aquarius.

Erogenous zone: The stomach.