Virgo
Introduction to Zodiac Signs - 3
- written by Philip Graves - 2 Jan 2004
Influence of each Sign
The essential archetypal influence of each sign of the tropical zodiac as as filter on the character of any planet, luminary or house cusp.
Virgo
Virgo's glyph, in addition to representing female virginity generally, marks out the letter 'M' in representation of the Virgin Mary. These associations are symbolic of Virgo's aspiration for purity, refinement and perfection of adherence to its own self-set ideals (which rarely literally include sexual abstinence: on the contrary, Virgo will simply apply high and particular standards of expectation to the sensual areas of life as all others). When a tempting relationship prospect does not quite adhere to Virgo's ideals, Virgo will typically be self-denying although its desires can be strong and its emotional sensitivity acute. Yet it can often seem one small step away from letting go of inner guilt and totally immersing itself in its wilder impulses.
The picture of the virgin holding a sheaf of wheat is an indication of Virgo's powers of fine discrimination: it harvests only the best according to its particular self-programmed criteria. Indeed, Virgo is sharp-minded, alert, highly observant of detail, meticulous, analytical, organisation-conscious, and impeccably orderly, with a very precise sense of timing and the mental power to discern the component factors underlying every observed phenomenon, and the rational flaws and weaknesses in any theory, argument or proposition.
Virgo has a strong work ethic and drive, and is comfortable with positions of juniority to others, and willing to undertake persistent, routine tasks as an ethically sound means to the end of subsistence and financial security, regarding work as a moral duty, and service as being next to godliness, although any status and recognition conferred in the work arena will be much prized by it. Interpersonal communication is second nature to Virgo.
One manifestation of Virgo's detail-consciousness and desire to be of service is its attraction to medicine. It also has a strong interest in diet, health and hygiene; and it is drawn to nature as adapted to human needs and desires.
Virgo rules the stomach, pancreas, intestines and digestive system.
This article taken from
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01.10.2006.