There are misconceptions about all the astrological signs, but none more than the sign of the humble Virgo. This grounded, routine-oriented earth sign now connects with impulsive, quick-thinking Mercury. However, most Virgos who know their sign still hear they are ruled by Mercury.
In this article, I will explain why this isn’t true and explain the real motivation, needs, and secret desires of the sign.
The Traits
It’s important to consider that we all have every single zodiac sign in some areas of our charts. A Pisces may have all the qualities of Pisces, but be born with the Moon in discerning Virgo, giving them many traits of the sign. Similarly, a Libra Sun could be born with their Mercury and Venus in the sign of Virgo and find that have a lot more in common with Virgo than their own sun sign.
These traits that I am going to explain exist in ALL of us, in some area of our lives and that is one of the reasons astrology is so magical. We all overlap in some way and we are all intrinsically linked.
An Insight into the Links to Mercury
All of the astrological signs are said to have ‘ruling planets’ and these allocated planets embody the characteristics and nature of the sign they are connected to. For instance, Aries is ruled by Mars and as we all know Mars is connected to impulsive, masculine, expressive, and physical energy. All characteristics of the sign of Aries.
Now Mercury is the planet of thought, interaction, and communication and suits the attributes of chatty, world Gemini perfectly, but for centuries Mercury has been said to ‘rule’ the sign of Virgo also. The logic behind this being that Virgo is analytical and very good at processing and utilizing information, therefore it makes sense to link it to the planet which transmits that information, right? Well, actually, no.
Mercury is the faster mover in our solar system and the nature of it is quick, connective, and airy. Virgo, on the other hand, processes information before acting and often expresses through gestures rather than words. They tend to favor slow, planned, and confident actions above all else.
Virgo is an Earth Sign
The three earth signs in the zodiac are Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn. The nature of the element of earth is to do with the physical world. So, earth signs are far more comfortable and adept when dealing with the tangible. Earth signs are generally better at building, as they are grounded and intrinsically understand gravity and balance. They are also more ‘hands-on’ and may well have great skills with their hands and making and arranging things, usually imbued with excellent spatial awareness they will be good at construction and more inclined to enjoy jigsaws.
When considering learning styles, it’s now accepted that some people learn best through memorizing words, others through visuals, and some through routine. Earth signs, however, often excel with tactile memory. That is to say that they will be less likely to lose things, as they will have physical routines and that they learn best by ‘trying something out’ then by watching it demonstrated.
What Are the Other Elements Like?
As mentioned, we all have every sign represented somewhere in our charts and carry traits from all four elements. Therefore, it’s helpful to quickly review them to give a fuller picture.
So, we’ve explained about the earth and this being the element for Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn.
There is also fire, which connects to the signs of Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. Fire is about action and impact, the fire signs are direct, energetic, and like to push themselves. These signs are physically expressive and often sporty and competitive.
Next, we have air that connects to the signs of Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius. Air is all about communication and information. These signs will often enjoy reading and write and will often be very good at expressing themselves and charming others.
The final element is water, which connects to Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces. This is the element that connects most to feelings and emotions. These signs are more emotionally moved and possess heightened senses. As a result, they’re often linked to the creative arts, being more in tune with music, poetry, and the way feelings shape our fulfillment.
An Introduction to Chiron
Chiron is known as an asteroid, but it does have its own independent orbit around the Sun, so it should be known as a ‘dwarf planet’. First discovered and named on xxxxxx, Chiron was immediately dubbed “the wounded healer.” In astrology, its placement in our chart reveals a vulnerable part of our character, often tied to fears or difficult childhood experiences. Discovered at a time with the ‘new age’ sciences began to grow in popularity, Chiron brought us an awareness of greater depths and fragilities within the human psyche. Eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and anxiety are far more common now than 50 years ago. Or perhaps we simply talk about them more openly today?
Either way, the discovery of Chiron brought these aspects of humanity into the mainstream. Since then, we’ve grown more aware of each individual’s deep sensitivities. We now recognize that maintaining good mental health is just as important as physical health, and often the best way to protect it.
How Chiron Fits in With the Essence of Virgo
The true essence of the sign of Virgo is ‘service’ and ‘methodology’. We all know Virgo excels at scrutinizing details, and this skill helps keep everything running smoothly. After all, prevention is always better than cure.
Virgo is also the sign that rules health in our charts. Its correlated astrological house focuses on how we maintain ourselves on a day-to-day basis. How cleanliness and hygiene are so important that they have given us the luxury of longevity and better overall health.
Outlining these areas already reveals a clear link to Chiron, which focuses on vulnerabilities. Acknowledging and working on them is key to maintaining our daily health.
Chiron isn’t only about the weaknesses though; it is also about bringing to knowledge and experience of the human condition to others. Chiron wants to help, and Chiron really cares. Just as Virgo represents the nurse and the social worker, wherever Chiron falls in our charts reveals where we express these traits in our own personalities.
The truth is Virgo is not cerebral at all, Virgo is caring, vulnerable, and unendingly kind and considerate. Known for being critical, Virgos often direct this trait toward themselves. Chiron understands that true healing comes from self-improvement, which requires knowing the areas needing the most work. If someone with strong Virgo or Chiron placements criticizes you, it’s usually because they care and want to help. Unfortunately, they often lack the finesse and clever wording that communicative air signs naturally possess.
Ultimately, Virgo is the most naturally humble sign in the zodiac. They rarely think highly of themselves and often prioritize the needs and feelings of others over their own. Born with deep insight into the Chironic sensitivities we experience as fragile human beings, they show remarkable empathy. They also feel an unmatched responsibility to protect and nurture others.
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