Earth
Quality: Mutable
Day: Wednesday
Season: summer
Colors: navy blue, gray, green, tan
Plants: fern, chrysanthemum, sage
Perfume: patchouli
Gemstones: apatite, aventurine, white opal, peridot
Metal: mercury
Personal qualities: Conservative, discreet, practical, intelligent, and detail oriented
Keywords
We call the following words “keywords” because they can help you unlock the core meaning of the astrological sign of Virgo. Each keyword represents issues and ideas that are of supreme importance and prominence in the lives of people born with Virgo as their Sun sign. You will usually find that every Virgo embodies at least one of these keywords in the way she makes a living:
thought • observation • study • analysis • discrimination
division into component parts • criticism • reason • logic
connection • adaptation • moving things about
spreading • making by hand • crafting • forming • detail
prediction • calculation • symbolism • translation
communication • speech • writing and reading
Virgo's Symbolic Meaning
Virgo is usually depicted as a young woman holding shafts of wheat. While Virgo is commonly thought of as “the virgin,” it is important to note that in ancient times the word “virgin” actually had two meanings: it was used not only to refer to a sexually inexperienced individual, but also to describe an independent woman who did things on her own terms and over whom no man held dominion. Indeed, Virgos thrive when they are able to do things in their own way.
The dual meaning of the word “virgin” reflects the dual nature that most Virgos exhibit. Sometimes they are completely confident in their opinions and competence, but at other times they are as filled with self-doubt and naïveté as a young beginner. This aspect of their character correlates perfectly with the fact that Virgo is one of the four Mutable, or changeable, signs of astrology (the other three being Gemini, Pisces, and Sagittarius).
The Sun passes through the Mutable signs of the zodiac when we here on Earth are preparing for the change of seasons, and people born during the time of these Mutable signs are therefore considered to be highly adaptable under a variety of circumstances. Flexible and open to change, such individuals deal with each situation depending on the needs and desires of the moment. Virgos are more comfortable adapting to outside influences than they are imposing their will on others.
The shafts of wheat held by the strong young woman represent Virgo's connection with the Earth; this is key because Virgo is an Earth sign—one of three Sun signs focused on physical well-being and the practical matters of daily life (the other two Earth signs are Taurus and Capricorn). The element of Earth symbolizes logic, dependability, and a sense of duty to those who are considered valuable and worthy. People born during the time that the Sun is traveling through one of the three Earth signs are the most reliable and responsible. They have their feet on the ground and possess a practical gift for understanding the material world.
The wheat that Virgo holds is also symbolic of the harvest—the time of year during which a Virgo's birthday falls. In agrarian societies, harvest-time was the busiest and most important time of the year—hence, Virgo's hardworking tendencies.
Recognizing a Virgo
People who exhibit the physical characteristics distinctive of the sign of Virgo look neat and fastidious and have a pleasant, often quietly beautiful face. They are not usually noisy people or the kind to call attention to themselves on purpose, though their version of what looks right and proper is often unique, so that it appears as though they're dressing to confront other people's values—but they're not!
Virgo's Typical Behavior and Personality Traits
is capable of analyzing situations in detail
is basically shy, no matter how talkative
is unsentimental and unemotional
serves others in some
Quality: Mutable
Day: Wednesday
Season: summer
Colors: navy blue, gray, green, tan
Plants: fern, chrysanthemum, sage
Perfume: patchouli
Gemstones: apatite, aventurine, white opal, peridot
Metal: mercury
Personal qualities: Conservative, discreet, practical, intelligent, and detail oriented
Keywords
We call the following words “keywords” because they can help you unlock the core meaning of the astrological sign of Virgo. Each keyword represents issues and ideas that are of supreme importance and prominence in the lives of people born with Virgo as their Sun sign. You will usually find that every Virgo embodies at least one of these keywords in the way she makes a living:
thought • observation • study • analysis • discrimination
division into component parts • criticism • reason • logic
connection • adaptation • moving things about
spreading • making by hand • crafting • forming • detail
prediction • calculation • symbolism • translation
communication • speech • writing and reading
Virgo's Symbolic Meaning
Virgo is usually depicted as a young woman holding shafts of wheat. While Virgo is commonly thought of as “the virgin,” it is important to note that in ancient times the word “virgin” actually had two meanings: it was used not only to refer to a sexually inexperienced individual, but also to describe an independent woman who did things on her own terms and over whom no man held dominion. Indeed, Virgos thrive when they are able to do things in their own way.
The dual meaning of the word “virgin” reflects the dual nature that most Virgos exhibit. Sometimes they are completely confident in their opinions and competence, but at other times they are as filled with self-doubt and naïveté as a young beginner. This aspect of their character correlates perfectly with the fact that Virgo is one of the four Mutable, or changeable, signs of astrology (the other three being Gemini, Pisces, and Sagittarius).
The Sun passes through the Mutable signs of the zodiac when we here on Earth are preparing for the change of seasons, and people born during the time of these Mutable signs are therefore considered to be highly adaptable under a variety of circumstances. Flexible and open to change, such individuals deal with each situation depending on the needs and desires of the moment. Virgos are more comfortable adapting to outside influences than they are imposing their will on others.
The shafts of wheat held by the strong young woman represent Virgo's connection with the Earth; this is key because Virgo is an Earth sign—one of three Sun signs focused on physical well-being and the practical matters of daily life (the other two Earth signs are Taurus and Capricorn). The element of Earth symbolizes logic, dependability, and a sense of duty to those who are considered valuable and worthy. People born during the time that the Sun is traveling through one of the three Earth signs are the most reliable and responsible. They have their feet on the ground and possess a practical gift for understanding the material world.
The wheat that Virgo holds is also symbolic of the harvest—the time of year during which a Virgo's birthday falls. In agrarian societies, harvest-time was the busiest and most important time of the year—hence, Virgo's hardworking tendencies.
Recognizing a Virgo
People who exhibit the physical characteristics distinctive of the sign of Virgo look neat and fastidious and have a pleasant, often quietly beautiful face. They are not usually noisy people or the kind to call attention to themselves on purpose, though their version of what looks right and proper is often unique, so that it appears as though they're dressing to confront other people's values—but they're not!
Virgo's Typical Behavior and Personality Traits
is capable of analyzing situations in detail
is basically shy, no matter how talkative
is unsentimental and unemotional
serves others in some
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