astrology reveals the need for community

From Latin, the word Virgo meaning ‘virgin’, finds its origins. In the astrology (and astronomy) circle, it is the constellation lying in the southern sky between Leo and Libra. This constellation’s brightest star, Spica (Latin for “head of grain,”) also called Alpha Virginis, is the 15th brightest star in the sky, with a magnitude of 1.04. Virgo contains the nearest large cluster of galaxies, known as the Virgo cluster, which is located in the giant elliptical galaxy, Virgo A, the pulsar around which the first extra-solar planets were discovered in 1992. WOW. Leave it to Virgo for discovery!

In astrology, Virgo is the sixth sign of the zodiac, considered as governing the period from about August 23 to about September 22. Normally represented as a young maiden carrying a sheaf of wheat, she is also depicted as a young woman eating a pomegranate. She is variously identified as fertility goddess, the Babylonian and Assyrian Ishtar, or the harvest maiden, Persephone, from the Greek. Mercury, planet of all communication is her governing force.

During this significant time, two stand alone squares parallel each other, Mars in Cancer aspecting Saturn and Moon in Libra challenging us to define our needs so that we may grow through our relationships and the other tough nut, Uranus in Aries square Pluto in Capricorn, teaching us the value of a dollar through the lack of it. Not a surprise for anyone; but for those of us with Virgo influence, it is an especially significant moment.

We are always learning about ourselves, and for Virgo, neutralizing limited beliefs and negative emotions like fear and doubt are the giant show-stoppers. Virgo believes in frugality and they are the best in the zodiac at practicing it as well, squirreling away their acorns for that rainy day.

Within the framework of our domain, Virgo rules our ‘office’ (or checkbook). Here we calculate our profits and losses, and the all bridge-work in between. The Sun is shining on Virgo right now as Venus sits pretty as a picture right next the Sun, both cascading through this communicating sign. Big deals and wheels turn in this earthy element at this time and those who invest their energy in the affairs of Virgo will be bountifully rewarded. What are the affairs of Virgo one may ask? see more at