AUGUST 23 - SEPTEMBER 22
Virgo is the sixth Sign of the Zodiac. The
first five Signs represent the growth of the
individual, and Virgo brings their skills and
talents together for the good of others.
Virgo is the Sign of Service. Despite their
inherent modesty, people born under Virgo are
industrious and efficient when working for a
good cause. They are neat and well organized.
As the sixth Sign, Virgo also rules the sixth
House: the House of Health.
The Astrological Symbol of Virgo is the
Virgin. Virgos reflect the qualities of a
virgin rather than the definition: they tend
to be shy and somewhat nervous, and they may
be undemonstrative or repressed. But they are
practical and logical, and they're skilled at
seeing all sides of a situation. In this way,
Virgo exemplifies the Mutable Quality
assigned to it. Virgos are good business
people because of their methodical attention
to detail and their ability to stick with a
practical and organized routine. Within the
Zodiac, Virgo is opposite Pisces, the Sign of
the Unconscious. Both Pisces and Virgos are
Signs that serve others, but Pisces works
with groups and large-scale projects, while
Virgos tend to be about smaller-scale
projects and individuals. Because of Virgo's
association with individuals and health, many
Virgos are drawn to careers in medicine,
especially nursing.
Virgo is ruled by the Planet Mercury. In
ancient Roman mythology, Mercury (and his
Greek equivalent, Hermes) was the Messenger
God. He was a quick, nervous type, and he was
known for his strong reasoning and analytic
ability. Communication is his province. As a
planet, Mercury is androgynous; Gemini is the
masculine half and Virgo the feminine.
Geminis like to know "a little about a lot,"
but Virgo prefers to explore subjects more
deeply. They are very good at understanding
what people are saying beneath the surface
words of their communication. Detailed and
precise, people born under Virgo tend too be
neat and exacting, but sometimes petty and
overly fussy. At the other end of the scale,
some Virgos can be sloppy. Generally, though,
they are dedicated to meticulous cleanliness
and can be compulsively tidy. Many Virgos
have an excellent head for business, relying
on logic rater than ego or emotion to make
their deals. They are reliable, practical,
and diligent, but they can sometimes seem
picky or over-critical to people who aren't
as discriminating as they are.
The Element associated with Virgo is Earth.
Earth Signs are practical: they tend to
respond to the world by examining the worth
of each possible response, rather than
through physical action, intellect, or
emotion. As an Earth Sign, Virgos are more
interested in material possessions than some
other Signs. They ave selective and
discriminating -- sometimes fussy -- when it
comes to their possessions. Virgos are
especially adept at understanding the process
of accumulating things, rather than simply
grabbing them. The practical Virgo nature
aides them in business as well; they are
studious and sensible in business dealings,
and they are skeptical off extravagant claims
and promises. Because of their responsibility
and attention to detail, people born under
Virgo tend to be perfectionists. They may
worry too much about small details, and they
can seem demanding and critical. Their
analytical nature and attention to duty can
seem like nitpicking or pettiness if the
people around them don't understand Virgo's
desire for perfection.
Virgo rules the House of Health, and as a
result people born under this Sign tend to be
very health-conscious. They are concerned
with diet and hygiene. Occasionally they may
become hypochondriacs, and their concern with
perfection may cause them to set unreasonable
goals for themselves or maintain an unhealthy
body image. Generally, however, Virgo's
interest in health ensures they take good
care of themselves and their bodies.
In their leisure time, Virgos often turn
their interest in health into an exercise or
fitness program. It is less important to them
that exercise be interesting, so long as it
is effective. Their perfectionism makes them
strive to excel in whatever sport they
choose. In love relationships, Virgo is
devoted and sometimes jealous, but rarely
flirtatious.
Virgo rules the intestines, pancreas, and
gall bladder. People born under Virgo may be
more susceptible to bowel or endocrine system
upsets than people of other Signs. Since
Virgo is an Earth Sign, its colors are
reminiscent of earth and rocks: tan, grey,
and yellow.
The great strength of the Virgo-born is in
their attention to detail and their desire to
be of service. They pick up on the little
things that most other people miss. Their
commitment to helping others makes them one
of the most giving characters of the Zodiac.

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