We all want to be the best that we can be, but Virgos want to be better. People often talk about Virgo's perfectionism, but not so much about their competitive side. Now, you might not think of yourself that way because you're genuinely modest and self-effacing; however, you were born under Mercury, and Mercury always enjoys outwitting and outperforming. Over the next 8 ½ weeks, you'll be introduced to someone who's clearly better at what you do than you are. Instead of treating this person like a rival, why not study what makes them so good? That, in and of itself, will improve your performance.