The Virgin Children of Mercury: 15 Shades of Virgo
Virgo season is here!
Is that why I am writing about them? Yes and No! I have written about Aquarius,
Sagittarius and Leo so far and apart from the Sagittarius one which was written
in December, the other two were written just because I felt like it and it
wasn’t in their season! So, that makes it a No but what makes it a Yes, is that
when you are talking about the most meticulous, perfectionist of the Zodiac,
you’ve got to do at least a few things right!
The New Moon in Virgo
was on 27Aug2022 and with it we get an opportunity to embrace that energy, get organized
and get back to getting tasks completed in the best possible way. No more
procrastinating, no more excuses. The practical, hard-working, no-nonsense way
is the current flavour. Guess what?! After a lull in my creativity for three
months, I finally wrote a blog each on 22August and 23August, setting the ball
in motion. Also, I woke up this morning with a promise to myself to complete
all the incomplete blogs which were left undone because of interruptions after
which my line of thought tapered off. You see what I mean?
There is so much
information about each zodiac sign on the internet and in books, so what is it
that I can offer which will be different, you’d ask! For one, it is my
perspective. I have read a lot; I have observed just as much and I am a
complete enthusiast. I am also non-conformist so I may digress from what is
usually written about them. I am writing from the viewpoint of an observer, a
sister, a niece, a sister-in-law and a friend, at times a very close friend. I
have observed males and females equally well and being an air sign who is most
compatible with other air signs and fire signs, I can easily tell you that the
largest number of friends I have are Virgos. I am an Aquarian and if you are
aware of the importance of friends in our lives you will know that We wouldn’t
give the crown away so easily but Virgos win hands down to being the best
friends of the zodiac.
Enough
of the introduction, let us get to the heart of the matter! Here are fifteen
facts about our Virgo friends! Hopefully, you have a few myths busted and you
understand this rock-solid personality.
1. Basic Facts
Virgo, the sixth zodiac sign is ruled by
Mercury, the planet of communication. It is symbolized by a Virgin maiden due
to ancient mythologies of Greece and Rome. It is often symbolized with harvest
following Egyptian Mythology. In Vedic Astrology, Virgo is referred to as
“Kanya” which also means a virgin maiden. It is a Mutable Earth Sign.
2. The Monica
Gellers of the Zodiac when it comes to cleanliness
This is true of the women for sure. They
are finicky when it comes to
cleanliness to the point of being OCD. I am not complaining. My dear
friend and course mate whom I shared a room with for a whole year made my life
a breeze because she didn’t trust anyone to do a good job of cleaning. I wish
you could see my grin!! We had an orderly who cleaned and then she would. I had
to just ensure that I didn’t put my feet down till the floor was dry and was
given the green signal. I obliged. I am magnanimous that way!! Also, more often
than not, the Virgo woman has an affinity for white which is again the colour
of purity. In my experience regarding men, it is quite the opposite. While they
are extremely meticulous when it comes to things that are important to them,
they are quite a mess. With one exception in my nearly 49years, of one bachelor
I met who was immaculately OCD type clean (whose mother was fretting over the
fact that his wife, if he ever found one, would give up on him if he expected
the same from her), I haven’t met a Virgo man who kept their room tidy. Their
person is crisp and clean but surroundings could definitely do better!
P.S-I do understand the severity of OCD and do not mean to use it lightly but the Virgo woman can really border on it.
3. Heartless Critics
Known to be critics to a fault and yet, a sign that
doesn’t take criticism easily, they are usually not forgiven for this trait.
Yet, that is who they are. They work really hard and if they don’t take
criticism easily it is because they are the hardest on themselves. They really
do not need any more from you. While it might seem that they are calling you
out to belittle you or show you your place, the children of Mercury are very
positive if they see that you are accepting of your misjudgement and willing to
learn. They will go to lengths to help you and will proudly applaud you for a
job well done. It is not without reason then that they have been called the
“quality control” of the Zodiac- a term I found apt and amusing!
4. Not
Sentimental/Cold
Here
you are wrong. Virgos are one of the most sentimental signs of the zodiac with
an inability to show it. Usually, all men are raised to keep their emotions in
check except for their anger but Virgos, irrespective of gender find it
difficult to emote. They have great depth within them and perhaps if they show it,
you could destroy them (aren’t most of us wearing a persona for the same
reason). Yet, it isn’t something they learn. This is an inherent trait. To be
fair, if they don’t show overt happiness, they don’t show sorrow either. Again,
most Virgos have the love language of “acts of service” so while they don’t say
“I love you” they will do enough to show you how much they care. You have to
accept them for who they are. In fact, they are one of the incredible romantics
of the zodiac.
5. Flexible
and Open to Change
Being
a mutable sign, Virgos irrespective of gender, are open to trying things that
are new- experiences, food, people, cultures- you name it. This is the reason
why most of them love to travel and love to read. If they can experience it
themselves great, or else they can read about it and learn. Histories allure
them. You’ll find them enjoying monuments and museums, soaking in as much as
they can. Most would read up in advance and study about everything to have a
wholesome experience. Nothing annoys them like frivolity when you can gain
something from an experience.
6. Misers?
Like all earth signs, the Virgo works really hard on their coin so they won’t give it all away in a grand gesture of generosity. They do not believe in wastage and they respect the toil that has gone into getting the wealth that they have amassed. They do put in thought before a purchase or before parting with their money but when they do it is, more often than not, on something worthwhile. So, you might not receive a gift very often but when you do (if you matter) it will be something you’ll cherish. The feminine are likely to be a tad bit tighter than the men.
7. A Penchant
for Learning
Regardless
of gender, Virgos love to read, to learn, to analyze. Their thirst for
knowledge and the ability to apply the same practically, is phenomenal. They
are very grounded. They live in the real world. They dream about real things.
Pragmatic as can be. They don’t believe in building castles in the air. They
are creative and no matter which field they are in, they excel at it.
8. Detached
Virgos do withdraw from time to time to reflect.
The Hermit card in the tarot is the sign of Virgo. The Hermit withdraws from
the world to find answers within. The illumination seen in the lamp is their
inner guidance. Also, much like the other Earth signs of Taurus and Capricorn,
Virgos are quite capable of detaching from situations that do not serve them.
They just have to decide and they do take a long time (because they analyse in
great detail) but when they do, there is usually no looking back.
9. Hard Working
Along with Capricorn, they are the most diligent
and hard-working sign. They may even rank a bit higher due to their
perfectionist tendencies. In fact, more often than not they may border on
burnout and need to be forced to stop working. They seldom complain about being
overworked. It is a part and parcel of their life. So, don’t go cribbing to a
Virgo about how hard your life or work schedule is, expecting sympathy. You’ll
never get it, worse, you will get a dressing down for lack of involvement. They
know how to relax but they often forget while being focused on getting
everything right.
10. Best Friends
A friend for life and one you can count on, anytime you need them. I have a number of Virgo friends of both genders and they make it so simple to approach them that someone as stuck up as me when it comes to asking for help, may actually ask a Virgo, if at all. They remain unchanged despite years of you not staying in touch and pick up with the same fondness with which you last met them with, despite change in marital status, economical status or any other situation. This is especially true for the male Virgo, who remains as good a friend post marriage. Usually, people change when they get married, their friendship-dynamic depending on how well you get on with their spouse but the children of Mercury remain steadfast and manage to strike a balance even after. This is highly commendable and a rare quality. I stressed on the males here because the feminine can get caught up with keeping their home and attending to the comfort of those they are responsible for. They meet you and are as warm but they just don’t have the time they’d like to give.
11. Virgo Males are Misogynists
This
is so wrong! I, however, do not blame the opposite gender to naturally jump to
this conclusion because the male Virgo for some vague reason actually likes to
sound that way. I had misgivings about a large number of Virgo men much to my
irritation, only to realise that they lead you to believe that, that is their
impression of you, and it tickles them to argue on the same as well, just to
rile you. They are actually very fair and if they see you working just
as hard and sincerely, they’ll be your biggest cheerleader. However, they might
still bug you in jest!
12. Sharp Wit
One of
the most intellectual and articulate signs of the zodiac along with Gemini
(both being ruled by Mercury), Virgos are quick witted and known for their dry
humour. Being observant, well versed and deliberate in their communication they
can pack quite a punch. Their love for knowledge runs deep and having a good
memory aided by their methodical and meticulous approach definitely gives them
an upper hand.
13. Can Hold a Grudge
Virgos
can hold a grudge for a long time if they have been hurt. They are very sincere
and go all out in relationships of any kind so when they have been wronged,
they can hold that against you unless of course, you sincerely apologise and
then stay true to your word. Or else just like their fellow Earth signs, they
can take the grudge to their grave (of course, it is rare that a Capricorn or a
Taurus will give you another chance).
14. Sarcastic and Skeptical
They
are! It comes naturally to them. They work so hard and diligently on everything
that they have a hard time taking anything you say on face value. They also
overthink so that’s where the skepticism comes from. Their skepticism is almost
a challenge they are throwing at you, to prove your point. The sarcasm and
their dry humour go hand in hand. It, again, is a sign of their intellectual
nature. In fact, the person who made the sarcastic clapping emoji had a Virgo
in mind!
15. Solid and Dependable
Virgos
can be trusted blindly. Whether in personal relationships or at work, this
thoughtful sign tops the charts for their trustworthiness. Your secrets are
safe with them. If something is important to you, then it is to them and a
secret is like a responsibility given to them. They can never let you down. It
is who they are.
Note: It is necessary to note that each Virgo you come across
will be different because we have other signs in our chart so their influence
can enhance or reduce certain qualities but by and large if you observe them
well, these traits will surely be noticed.
With
that we come to the end of anything but a comprehensive list (we’d need a tome
to do justice) of our evergreen, pragmatic, reliable, punctual, responsible,
thoughtful, caring, precise and witty Virgos. One thing is safe to say, that if
Virgos have touched something including our lives, they will leave it better
than it ever was before!
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