Virgo
August 22nd - September 21st
Virgo, the Virgin is ruled by the planet Mercury (the trickster), the messenger of the gods and is the sixth sign of the zodiac. Virgo is an Earth sign, mutable (changeable and fluid) and governs service, practicality, intellectual subtlety and critical analysis. Virgo people tend to be adapatable with a keen eye for detail, and are intellectual and discriminating. Virgo is a feminine sign.
The symbol for Virgo, the Virgin is seen holding sheaves of wheat in her hands, which symbolises wisdom by years of experience. In ancient mythology she was seen as the Goddess of Fertility. Virgos have a tendency to be shy and idealistic and are prone to question everything.
Virgos have a critical eye for detail, and should they endure a lot of disappointment in life, that critical eye will often turn inward making them cynical and skeptical.
Virgo are often health conscious and talented in various areas. They are altruistic and would do well in service oriented careers.
Virgo rules sinuses, respiratory system and bowels. Colds, flu, allergies and problems with intestines and colon are common among Virgo complaints. You are also subject to depressed moods at times, which can adversely affect the ones around you.
Virgo colors are blue, navy, lilac and yellow. Their birthstone is sapphire and their flower is aster, chrysanthemum, ivy and fern.
Virgo Tarot Card
The Major Arcana Tarot Card Associated with Virgo is the Hermit. The Hermit is ruled by the element of Earth and governs Slavic countries and cold places. The Hermit also rules the digestive system, colon, intestines and sinuses.
The Hermit card refers to learning, furthering one's education, and can either mean the teacher or the student. It is also a symbol of achievement.
The Hermit can also mean that perhaps one is feeling lonely. Often this is associated with a feeling of isolation within one's self or cut-off from society.
The Hermit card reversed can mean problems in areas of education. It can also mean it's time to come out of isolation and into the real world once again or it is possible a lonely time period in life is coming to an end.
There is a second Major Arcana Tarot Card associated with Virgo, which is The Magician. The Magician is also associated with Gemini and rules the planet of Mercury.
The Magician unites spiritual with physical and seeks to bring forth the divine light within. He completes the circuit between heaven and Earth, transformative rituals and alchemical transmutations.
In modern times the Magician symbolizes and is a token of spiritual freedom without fear. The ability to manifest the unique and having all the tools needed to do it is present when this card is presented.
When the Magician is reversed it means refusing to manifest, which might be associated with some sort of spiritual, communication-related or physical disability.
The Lesser Arcana association to Virgo is "Pentacles". Lesser Arcana cards include Ace through Ten adding a Page, Knight, Queen and King symbolizing people born under the Virgo influence or people with those qualities.
"Pentacles" symbolizes money, success and materialism, and as in astrology is ruled by earth. Pentacles also includes two fellow earth signs - Taurus and Capricorn.
The Queen of Pentacles is an adult Virgo female or someone displaying these characteristics. She is feminine, contemplative, grounded, sensual, earthy and good in business matters. She loves luxury, does not like change and is often a collector of things.
The King of Pentacles is an adult Virgo male or someone displaying these characteristics. They tend to be medium in height, are good at real estate and banking and love having lots of possessions. They are focused, analytical and they are always looking for ways to improve things. They are methodical and stubborn. Personality characteristics are similar to the Virgo female. They are earthy, sensual and possessive.
Some Famous Virgos: Humanitarian Mother Theresa; President Lyndon B. Johnson; Musician Elvis Costello; Actor Richard Gere; King Louis XIV of France; Houston Rockets Athlete Yao Ming; Musician Billy Ray Cyrus; Queen Elisabeth I of England, and Dr. Joyce Brothers just to name a few.
