Virgo

Symbol: The Virgin.
Element: Earth.
Type: Negative.
Quality: Mutable.
Sign ruled by Mercury: controls intelligence and communication.
Color: Green, Blue.
Gemstone: Agate, Sapphire, Sardonyx.

Precarious partners: Gemini, Sagittarius, Pisces.
Pleasing partners:  Taurus, Capricorn.
Promising partners: Cancer, Scorpio.

At best:
Altruistic, humorous, articulate, sincere, painstaking, analytical, discerning, dependable, scrupulous, gentle, capable, self-effacing.
At worst:
Querulous, fussy, servile, petty, fault-finding, prudish, self-doubting, interfering, hypochondriacal, obsessive, skeptical, pedantic.


Image:
Modest, courteous and soft-spoken. Has natural charm and tact, with a lovely smile, clear and responsive eyes, a thoughtful air and youthful looks.

Needs:
A wholesome diet, outdoor recreation, relaxing hobbies, and reassurance. Should try to keep main aims in sight so that details are put in perspective.

Likes:Pets, plants, books, cultural pursuits, good conversation. Cleanliness, order, precision. Cookery, making or mending things and being busy and helpful.

Dislikes:
Negligenca, waste, inefficiency. Idle, dilatory, crude or deceitful behavior. Receiving criticism, accepting help and, in particular, being dependent bwhen old.

In mind:Pragmatic, with an inquiring, nimble mind and a keen sense of fun. Has well-informed and observant views. Is critical of others, but also of self.

In action:
Meticulous, frugal and patient, with an eye for detail. Accepts routine and excels at intricate tasks. Is manually skillful, adaptable and very practical.

At work:
Assiduous, reliable and neat. Motivates people and has high standards. Prefers to attend to work personally and may choose a solitary or background role.

With friends:
Kind, considerate4 and genuine, with an obliging nature. Puts friends first and likes to give them moral support. Tries to bring out the best in people.

In love:
Reserved and very selective, placing personality before sexuality. Though possessive, is also tender, steady and loyal. Seeks solace in work if spurned.

In life:
Often starts out at a disadvantage, aqnd may feel that due recognition of talents is slow to come. But toil and perseverance pave the way to success.

Health:
Has great stamina, but may be prone to allergies and find that a tendency to worry and overwork leads to digestive complaints, tension and exhaustion.

The body:
Virgo is the most health-conscious of all the signs and governs the spleen and the intestines. Mercury rules the nervous system and mental faculties.

 

Famous Virgoans:
Goethe
Leo Tolstoy
Mother Teresa
Jesse Owens
Ingrid Bergman
Peter Sellers
HG Wells

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