- Ruling planet – Mercury.
- Opposite sign – Pisces.
- Element – Earth.
- Category – Mutable.
- Influence – abdominal area, small intestines, gastrointestinal system.
- Diseases – peritonitis, constipation, intestinal obstruction, intestinal volvulus.
- Need – food containing potassium sulfate.
- Herbs – summer savory, chicory.
- Vitamins – B group.
- Mineral – Iron.
- Recommended diet – protein deficiency, oats, rye, endive salad, almonds, chicory.
- Should develop – broad outlook, range of interests.
- Should avoid – fussiness, not getting caught up in trivialities.
The strength of Virgo lies not in the body, but in the mind. Her world is a spiritual world. Her planet, like Gemini, is Mercury, but unlike Gemini, Virgo represents its colder side and therefore is a negative, moist, green sign.
In response to the surrounding world and events, she manifests deep analytical thinking, restraint, and caution. For her, it is impossible to express passionate feelings towards the opposite sex, as complete self-expression is repulsive to her.
At the same time, she feels compassionate love for all of humanity and a desire to save and improve it. Everything she undertakes is characterized by completeness.
She carefully filters and classifies every tiny detail of an event or action. This plus reliability and inventiveness in executing tasks makes Virgos reliable and indispensable when working in large firms and in managerial positions, where carefully developed planned and systematic procedures are carried out or a high degree of insight is required.
Virgos born under unfavorable planetary alignments may struggle with dissatisfaction with their surroundings and life. This forces them to change jobs and homes.
But their hopes never come true, and the resulting cynicism can end in nervous tension, which affects the stomach and undermines health in general. Even with favorable planetary alignment, Virgo should be wary of heavy physical work that overly strains her abdominal muscles. On the other hand, any exercises or activities that contribute to strengthening or relaxing these painful muscles are very beneficial.
Virgo approaches marriage intellectually, making it difficult for her life partner to understand her. And yet her selfless devotion to home and family and moral principles compensate for the lack of romance with sighs and flowers.
It is important for her to choose a life partner correctly (usually she does so), as family disharmony is the main source of diseases for individuals of this sign.
So, the typical traits of Virgo are: impressiveness, insightful and cautious mind, diligence, neatness, accuracy, and quick-wittedness in studying, internal need for order, neatness, and personal cleanliness.
At an academic level, Virgo is capable of outstanding achievements, especially in knowledge areas that require highly developed analytical skills. The most favorable climate is moderate, but somewhat cool.
Virgo shows increased interest in health, diet, and hygiene. Her interest in them can become an obsession. The reason for this is an innate fear of illness. Virgo tends to suspect the slightest symptoms and attribute others’ illnesses to herself.
Virgo is the healthiest sign among all the Zodiac signs, and if she takes elementary care of her health, she can outlive her stronger counterparts. However, it should be noted that she can become disabled, especially in old age, if she falls into despair, and it will be difficult for a doctor to help her.
Therefore, it is vital for Virgo to train herself to think that she is healthy, everything is going well for her, and she is not a victim of illness; to cultivate warmth in relationships with others instead of eliciting sympathy for her poor health, whether real or imagined.
Virgos are inclined to always have a personal first aid kit with an amazing collection of various medicines, covering almost all areas of medicine, even when traveling. Virgo will always help if someone is in pain and the nearest pharmacy is closed.
She will provide not only medication, but also a large dose of genuine sympathy. Based on this character trait, many astrologers believe that when choosing a profession, working in patient care should be the top priority for Virgo.
But in reality, unless the planetary arrangement has changed the inherent qualities of the sign, this work is not suitable for her, as her excessive empathy can harm the patient’s health.
Virgo should turn her thoughts away from illness, not towards it. It is worth excluding (or keeping only for others) strong proprietary remedies for acid imbalance and strong laxatives from her medicine cabinet – Virgo’s intestines are highly sensitive to such drugs, and their use can cause serious harm.
Most physical ailments of Virgo are the result of slowly increasing nervous tension. Usually, health is restored only if you learn to bring yourself to an indifferent state both externally and internally.
The following diseases are characteristic of Virgo: digestive disorders, diarrhea, bowel obstruction, peritonitis, solitare, abdominal typhus, colitis, appendicitis and hernia.