Aqil
04-16-2001, 08:42 AM
Virgo is the sixth sign of the zodiac, which the Sun transits during the last month of summer, from about August 23rd to about September 22nd. The symbol for this sign is The Virgin; its polarity is negative; its element is earth; its quality is mutable; its ruling planet is Mercury; and on the human anatomy Virgo rules the small intestines and the solar plexus...
In Virgo the practicality of earth and the adaptability of mutability are combined with the intelligent influence of the planet Mercury to produce a modest, yet discriminating nature that is oriented toward service. The young maiden in the symbol for this sign is usually shown holding a sheaf of wheat, thus combining the idea of virginity (i.e., purity) with that of fertility...
In the northern latitudes of our planet, the Sun’s passage through the sign Virgo coincides with the harvest season, the time when farmers gather the fruits of their labor and separate the grain from the chaff. Like the other earth signs (Capricorn and Taurus), Virgo people like to work with the earth and its products, not so much in a spirit of ownership (like Taurus) or ambition (like Capricorn), but in a desire to be useful...
Virgo shares this spirit of service with its polar opposite and complementary sign Pisces, but it is very unlike Pisces in that it takes nothing on faith. Virgos – who include not only Sun-sign Virgos, but all in whose horoscopes the sign is emphasized – are distinguished by their highly-developed critical and analytical faculties. They are able to make fine discriminations, and they distrust things that do not hang together logically – or people who are too emotional.
Their fussiness can be infuriating, but their ability to focus on detail and their willingness to do something over until it is right makes them the craftsman of the zodiac. If Leo (the sign preceding Virgo) is the sign of the actor and the artist, Virgo is the sign of the craftsman and the critic.
As children they are apt to be shy and picky eaters, but may actually enjoy tasks such as helping with the dishes, laundry, or cleaning up their rooms. They are neat and conscientious students, though somewhat lacking in self-esteem.
There is a humility in Virgo that inspired noted astrologer Isabel Hickey to call it “the sign of the hidden Christ.” Christianity, with its emphasis on sacrifice, is ruled by Pisces, the sign of the fisherman and the fish; but the potential for Christ-like service is ruled by Virgo, the sign of the lowly carpenter who eventually became the symbol of Christian martyrdom. Virgo aspires to a standard of purity and perfection that few mortals can hope to attain.
In the human body Virgo corresponds to the small intestines and the eliminatory system, and there is a special concern in this sign for health, diet, and cleanliness. Mercury’s rulership of the nervous system indicates a high-strung temperament, and, with worrying about details that others would not notice, Virgos are prone to nervous indigestion. Their occupation with cleanliness and order can sometimes be obsessive; the “bowel-retentive personality” (!) is a negative manifestation of Virgo energy...
The same qualities that make Virgos such good workers can cause them unhappiness in their personal lives. They are painfully conscious of all the imperfection in the world – in themselves as well as in others – and as a result they are often dissatisfied. They sometimes have trouble learning to trust, and they are slow to make a personal commitment, which has earned them a reputation for being stand-offish. However, once they have made a choice (usually a sensible one) they are devoted partners. And Virgos possess all the sensuality of the other earth signs...
Their most compatible signs are: Taurus, Capricorn, Cancer and Scorpio; Leo, Libra, Aquarius and Aries are neutral; Gemini and Sagittarius are likely to be difficult. With another Virgo there would be intense intellectual rapport. With Pisces (Virgo’s polar opposite) there will be both attraction and tension, the outcome depending – as with all combinations – on how the two horoscopes interact, and not on the compatibility of the Sun-signs alone.
Virgo people like to work with their hands and are often more comfortable in subordinate positions. They excel in all crafts, especially those that require precision, such as carpentry, jewelry-making, watch repairing or sewing. Virgos take naturally to gardening, teaching, writing (especially criticisms), editing, clerical work, health or service occupations, or work involving sanitation, diet and nutrition.
The colors of Virgo are green and all shades of brown; its birthstones are the sapphire and the agate; and its day of the week is Wednesday, which is ruled by Mercury.
The following are some prominent African-Americans born under the sign Virgo:
Julian “Cannonball” Adderly, Roy Ayers, Sheri Belafonte, Alice Coltrane, Lola Folana, former Cong. Augustus Hawkins, Kevin Hooks, Michael Jackson, Elvin Jones, B.B. King, Earl Klugh, Branford Marsalis, Edwin Moses, Judge Constance Motley, Nas, Charlie Parker, Billy Preston, Frank Robinson, Sonny Rollins, Richard Roundtree, Horace Silver, Joe Simon, Valerie Simpson, Tavis Smiley, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Iyanla Vanzant, Barry White and Richard Wright...
In Virgo the practicality of earth and the adaptability of mutability are combined with the intelligent influence of the planet Mercury to produce a modest, yet discriminating nature that is oriented toward service. The young maiden in the symbol for this sign is usually shown holding a sheaf of wheat, thus combining the idea of virginity (i.e., purity) with that of fertility...
In the northern latitudes of our planet, the Sun’s passage through the sign Virgo coincides with the harvest season, the time when farmers gather the fruits of their labor and separate the grain from the chaff. Like the other earth signs (Capricorn and Taurus), Virgo people like to work with the earth and its products, not so much in a spirit of ownership (like Taurus) or ambition (like Capricorn), but in a desire to be useful...
Virgo shares this spirit of service with its polar opposite and complementary sign Pisces, but it is very unlike Pisces in that it takes nothing on faith. Virgos – who include not only Sun-sign Virgos, but all in whose horoscopes the sign is emphasized – are distinguished by their highly-developed critical and analytical faculties. They are able to make fine discriminations, and they distrust things that do not hang together logically – or people who are too emotional.
Their fussiness can be infuriating, but their ability to focus on detail and their willingness to do something over until it is right makes them the craftsman of the zodiac. If Leo (the sign preceding Virgo) is the sign of the actor and the artist, Virgo is the sign of the craftsman and the critic.
As children they are apt to be shy and picky eaters, but may actually enjoy tasks such as helping with the dishes, laundry, or cleaning up their rooms. They are neat and conscientious students, though somewhat lacking in self-esteem.
There is a humility in Virgo that inspired noted astrologer Isabel Hickey to call it “the sign of the hidden Christ.” Christianity, with its emphasis on sacrifice, is ruled by Pisces, the sign of the fisherman and the fish; but the potential for Christ-like service is ruled by Virgo, the sign of the lowly carpenter who eventually became the symbol of Christian martyrdom. Virgo aspires to a standard of purity and perfection that few mortals can hope to attain.
In the human body Virgo corresponds to the small intestines and the eliminatory system, and there is a special concern in this sign for health, diet, and cleanliness. Mercury’s rulership of the nervous system indicates a high-strung temperament, and, with worrying about details that others would not notice, Virgos are prone to nervous indigestion. Their occupation with cleanliness and order can sometimes be obsessive; the “bowel-retentive personality” (!) is a negative manifestation of Virgo energy...
The same qualities that make Virgos such good workers can cause them unhappiness in their personal lives. They are painfully conscious of all the imperfection in the world – in themselves as well as in others – and as a result they are often dissatisfied. They sometimes have trouble learning to trust, and they are slow to make a personal commitment, which has earned them a reputation for being stand-offish. However, once they have made a choice (usually a sensible one) they are devoted partners. And Virgos possess all the sensuality of the other earth signs...
Their most compatible signs are: Taurus, Capricorn, Cancer and Scorpio; Leo, Libra, Aquarius and Aries are neutral; Gemini and Sagittarius are likely to be difficult. With another Virgo there would be intense intellectual rapport. With Pisces (Virgo’s polar opposite) there will be both attraction and tension, the outcome depending – as with all combinations – on how the two horoscopes interact, and not on the compatibility of the Sun-signs alone.
Virgo people like to work with their hands and are often more comfortable in subordinate positions. They excel in all crafts, especially those that require precision, such as carpentry, jewelry-making, watch repairing or sewing. Virgos take naturally to gardening, teaching, writing (especially criticisms), editing, clerical work, health or service occupations, or work involving sanitation, diet and nutrition.
The colors of Virgo are green and all shades of brown; its birthstones are the sapphire and the agate; and its day of the week is Wednesday, which is ruled by Mercury.
The following are some prominent African-Americans born under the sign Virgo:
Julian “Cannonball” Adderly, Roy Ayers, Sheri Belafonte, Alice Coltrane, Lola Folana, former Cong. Augustus Hawkins, Kevin Hooks, Michael Jackson, Elvin Jones, B.B. King, Earl Klugh, Branford Marsalis, Edwin Moses, Judge Constance Motley, Nas, Charlie Parker, Billy Preston, Frank Robinson, Sonny Rollins, Richard Roundtree, Horace Silver, Joe Simon, Valerie Simpson, Tavis Smiley, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Iyanla Vanzant, Barry White and Richard Wright...