› zodiac-signs › virgoVirgo Zodiac Sign: Characteristics, Dates, & More | Astrology.com Oct 24, 2022 · Virgo Planetary Rulership Domicile of Mercury. In classical astrology, Mercury was assigned rulership of both Gemini and Virgo. Virgo was thought to be the nocturnal/night home of Mercury, a conscientious and detailed-focused earth sign that allows Mercury to express and enact its most swift and facile functions.