Born between August 23rd - September 22nd

The earth sign Virgo is ruled by Mercury and is therefore blessed with a quick mind and an analytical nature. Physically, it is related to the digestive system, and being a feminine sign it is reactive in its energy and needs to watch worry and mental exhaustion or Virgo can be prone to illness. A Mutable sign, Virgo is adaptable - and this manifests as a talent for discrimination and analysis. Planets in this sign express themselves in a practical and perfectionistic way, and give rise to a tendency to both criticism and self-criticism. Here is a drive to work hard and a strong motivation to be helpful and of service to others. The work principle is exalted, and there is a need to organize people socially in relation to work, with very little appreciation for "down time". Virgo has a tendency to analyze everything and compartmentalize information. The rational mind is dominant, and greater balance could be achieved if the ability to allow fantasy, play, and irrational impulses could be cultivated.

The main challenge to Virgo's identity comes when change arises in the environment and they must learn to use discriminative judgment to refine and clear out impurities in one form or another. Virgo must overcome a tendency to be self-critical and to exhaust the nervous system with constant mental strivings. To attain harmony in partnership matters they must avoid being the bossy parent or nit picking the partner to death. Hygiene and detail is important to a Virgo, and they can be too busy and too involved in the everyday running of things to see the big picture, which can kill romance. Virgo must learn, above all else, that perfection is a process and not a destination. Also they must work at being more unconditional with themselves and others.

Moon in Virgo is practical and enjoys being of service to others. They have a meticulous attention to detail and a hard working nature which is often quite successful in business, but they must overcome a constant negative (critical parent) voice that nit picks and looks for fault in everything, especially themselves. Their tendency to worry, combined with a nervous nature, can bring physical problems, especially with the digestive system, but if they become interested in a natural approach to health, this placement is quite skilled at healing and creating a vital lifestyle for themselves and others.

Mercury in Virgo is the discriminating,analytical, and practical mind. These people are versatile and spontaneous, although if the planet is badly aspected they can be hyper critical and nit-picking as well. They have a difficult time shutting their minds off, and are eternally turning a problem round and round, night or day, and they can benefit immensely from developing meditation skills and learning to quiet this exhausting and tenacious mind. Great with figures, research and medical endeavors, they have their own system of order and others had best not interfere with it. Their meticulous tendencies can become obsessive and they have little appreciation for rest and relaxation in themselves and others. The nervous nature of this placement puts stress on their more fragile bodies, feeding into the potential for hypochondria.

Venus in Virgo is the vestal virgin and there can be an obsession with chastity or virginity here, creating resistance to the more romantic sides of life. Passion is more a mental thing with this placement, and subject to an intense critical nature and a compulsion for cleanliness, which makes affection filtered through antiseptic reserve. If the highly critical nature is turned toward the partner, in either romance or business, there is a tendency to blow the smallest flaw out of proportion and constantly find the partner lacking, which must be kept under control or all relationships will suffer. Here is an excellent business sense and a practical touch with money, that spends and invests wisely. These people will work tirelessly and at great personal sacrifice.

Mars in Virgo is extremely hard working,exact, detail oriented and willing to put aside their own personal need to satisfy the goals of an employer. Because the mental capacity is constantly analyzing, they can get stuck in the details and do best with supervision to keep abreast of the big picture. Ambitious, they may have a hard time shouldering a lot of responsibility, and can raise worry to a high art if they're not careful. Not exactly the most ardent placement, their need for hygiene, and obsession with health and diet, can overshadow more potent carnal desires. Forget passion, these people just want to sort their beans and are prone to worry, and stomach problems, when they don't line up properly. However, their considerable talent with practical application makes them invaluable helpers and friends, ingenious and resourceful.

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