There are certain personality traits attached to the Virgo Zodiac sign and the Harry Potter house Ravenclaw. Virgos are typically patient, empathetic, hardworking, and creative people. The Ravenclaw house motto is intelligence, creativity, learning, and wit. These are the typical values that people who are sorted into Ravenclaw uphold.
People who are Virgos and people who are Ravenclaws have a lot of cross-over in their traits, but they also have a lot of differences as well. Here are some of the ways Virgos are typical Ravenclaws and some of the ways they're not.
Are: Creative
Both Virgos and Ravenclaws are extremely creative. They both are known for thinking creatively and challenging the status quo by sharing their new ideas.
They both love tackling challenges and being given the opportunity to critically think and creatively problem solve. They thrive on being creative and don't do well in an environment that isn't creative.
Are Not: Competitive
Ravenclaws are known to be competitive, especially in the academic world. They want to compete against their fellow students and they are passionate about being the best.
Virgos tend to be more low-key and focus on their own accomplishments instead of comparing themselves to others. Virgos would prefer to not compete against anyone else and would rather get better by comparing their presents selves to past versions of themselves.
Are: Hardworking
Both Virgos and Ravenclaws are incredibly hardworking. They are passionate, especially about education and learning new things, and it shows by how hard they work and how dedicated they are to bettering themselves.
When Virgos or Ravenclaws agree to do something, they're going to give it their all and show their true value. They both love diving into a new project and working as hard as they can to produce perfect results.
Are Not: Insensitive
Some Ravenclaws are so passionate about their studies and their academic prowess that they are willing to stab someone in the back over it, but a Virgo isn't likely to be able to do that. Virgos are too caring and empathetic to want to hurt someone else.
Virgos have a tendency to want to be on their own and not compare themselves to others and certainly wouldn't be willing to step on someone else for their own gain. They would rather help out their fellow student or friend instead of leaving them behind.
Are: Perfectionists
Both Virgos and Ravenclaws tend to be perfectionists and this trait can be a weakness a lot of the time.
Both are very hardworking and want their creative ideas to thrive and they believe that they must be perfect for this to happen. They want perfection in their lives, relationships, and in their academia, and a lot of the time that just isn't possible, but both will strive for it.
Are Not: Confident
Virgos tend to be less confident about their ideas than Ravenclaws are. Ravenclaws are confident in what they know and don't question themselves or their ideas with a tendency to raise their hand in class knowing they have the right answer or sharing an opinion.
Virgos are more hesitant and unfortunately have a tendency to question themselves and their intelligence even though they shouldn't.
Are: Academics
Most Ravenclaws are focused on academics and willing and able to learn as much as they possibly can and Virgos are the same way.
Both typically have a passion for learning and thrive in the academic world as their shared hardworking and intelligent traits also come into play. Usually, both Virgos and Ravenclaws enjoy school and seek more learning and education past graduation.
Are Not: Eccentric
Virgos tend to be more subdued and quiet while Ravenclaws can go either way either being quiet and studious or out there and eccentric.
Luna Lovegood and Professor Trelawney are two eccentric Ravenclaws and although Virgos are known to create their own worlds they typically aren't as eccentric as Ravenclaws can be. Virgos are more subdued in their approach to their own individualistic world and Ravenclaws tend to be more eccentric in theirs.
Are: Intelligent And Witty
Both Virgos and Ravenclaws are typically extremely smart and always wanting to learn more. They both approach problems with new and intelligent solutions and are able to creatively problem-solve.
Both also have a quick and smart wit about them and will share their intelligence and wit with their friends. Wit and intelligence are two of the main Ravenclaw values and Virgos share these two values as well.
Are Not: Selfish
Although most Ravenclaws are not selfish, it can still be a tendency of theirs as they focus on their own success that might leave others behind.
Virgos are more empathetic and want everyone to succeed alongside them instead of only focusing on their own success. Someone sorted into Ravenclaw is more likely to have selfish tendencies and leave others behind in the pursuit of their own success than Virgos are.