Virgo is a mutable earth sign ruled by Mercury
practical · responsible · observant · modest · precise · dependable · orderly · logical · analytical · careful planner · punctual · dedicated · perfectionist · health conscious
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Lucky Corner
Gemstone: peridot, opal, agate
Colors: yellow-green, dark brown, navy blue
Flowers: all brightly colored small flowers, particularly with blue or yellow colors
Metal: mercury and nickel
Animals: bat, porcupine, mink
Countries: Greece, the West Indies, Turkey, Brazil, Crete, Jordan, Germany, and Canada
Cities: Boston, Heidelberg, Paris, Athens, Lyons, Corinth, Munich, Charleston, and Venice
Famous Virgo
Kobe Bryant, Gene Kelly, Yasir Arafat, Tim Burton, Sean Connery, Elvis Costello, Billy Ray Cyrus, Michael Jackson, Tom Ford, Sophie Dahl, Regis Philbin, Claudia Schiffer, Gene Simmons, Ivan the Terrible of Russia, Macaulay Culkin, Peggy Guggenheim, Confucius (K’ung Fu-tzu), Mother Teresa, LeAnn Rimes, Leo Tolstoy, Shania Twain, Ingrid Bergman, Michael Jackson, Cameron Diaz, Andy Roddick, Richard Gere, Van Morrison, Gloria Estefan, Dr. Phil McGraw, Keanu Reeves, Charlie Sheen, Beyonce Knowles, Rose McGowan, Freddie Mercury, Cardinal Richelieu, Raquel Welch, Rosie Perez, Gloria Gaynor, Elia Kazan, David Arquette, Pink, Peter Sellers, Hugh Grant, Michael Keaton, Adam Sandler, Michelle Williams, Ryan Phillippe, John McCain, Jack Black, Salma Hayek, Rachel Bilson, Luke Wilson, Cameron Diaz, Harry Connick, Philip Lim, Jr., Brian DePalma, Ludacris, Moby, Barry White, Yao Ming, Fiona Apple, Jacqueline Bisset, Claudette Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Julian Casablancas, Carine Roitfeld, Jeremy Irons, Roald Dahl, Guy Richie, Claudia Schiffer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Agatha Christie, Henry (Prince Harry) of England, Tommy Lee Jones, Stephen King, Andrea Bocelli, Bill Murray, Nicole Richie, Karl Lagerfeld, Jean Renoir, Oliver Stone, Marc Anthony, Lauren Bacall, Alexis Bledel, David Copperfield, Sophia Loren, Stella McCartney, Blake Lively, Lance Armstrong and Greta Garbo.
Strengths
- Dedicated
- Emotionally warm
- Gentleness with the helpless
- Humane
- Knowledgeable about good health
- Neither passive nor aggressive, they are simply sensible yet sensual (like Beyonce). They have a wild side that few lucky people get to see.
- Organized
- Painstaking
- Sympathetic
- Witty and charming
- Perfectionism
- Their tremendous timing and impeccable insight
- Money saving gift from God
Weaknesses
- Cranky and irritable
- Dogmatic
- Eccentric
- Nervous and worried
- Too self-pitying
- Over demanding
- Prudish
- Scathing criticism of the lazy
- Tendency to be a hypochondriac
- The martyr side of Virgos – that makes them do things for people (without them asking) and then complain about it to anyone who will listen for months afterwards
- Undemonstrative
- Untidy on bad days
- While they present a stable, sensible face to the world, underneath they’re a bundle of nerves and stomach ulcers
- Introverted and can spoil a party by sitting in the corner and obviously pointing out dust bunnies and paint chips
- Bad timing for all their preachy monologues. No one wants to hear about bad economy at a wedding!
Behavior – Female
- Can analyze situations in detail
- Can be soothing one moment and critical the next
- Does not express her feelings easily
- Has a delightful, straightforward personality
- Has incredible strength of purpose
- Is basically shy
- Is devoted to her work, usually serving others in some way
- Is pure of mind but not naïve
- Thinks of herself as more orderly and efficient than other people
- Will pursue happiness wherever it leads
Behavior – Male
- A practical and unsentimental
- Instinctively has a love of work
- Is subtle and rarely obvious about his intentions
- May relax by working a little less hard than usual
- Notices and remembers details
- Takes responsibilities seriously
- Will be devoted to serving those less fortunate than himself
- Likes polo shirts and matching his clothes
- Enjoys neatly presented meals
- Lists are his best friends
Love
- Is devoted to the loved ones
- Is frightened by overt romance
- Looks for quality
- May wait for years for the right person
- Once in love, loves warmly and steadily
- Will do anything to avoid breaking up
- Will rarely give cause for any jealousy
- Will answer friend’s call in the middle of the night
- Can meet people on street corners and develop lifetime relationships
At Home
- Enjoys being the head of the household
- Is domesticated in most areas, such as cooking, managing the household finances, general maintenance,
- health, hygiene, and gardening.
- Is usually at his or her most relaxed
- Pursues several hobbies at or from home
- Will always be doing or making something
- Likes to create an organizational map and then follow it when it comes to chores
As a Parent
- Can adapt to almost any practical demand
- Encourages children to ask questions
- Gets upset by children’s dirt and untidiness
- Is helpful, especially about detailed work
- May find it hard to express affection warmly
- Supports practical activities during free time
- Will do anything to help their kids
- Will explain demands he or she makes
- Worries about the children’s health
- Won’t be happy about wrongly squeezed toothpaste or a dusty mirror
- Fathers can act like beauty pageant coaches for daughters
At Work
- Is best decorated with subtle, neutral colors
- Is organized so that work can have a regular routine
- Will have the most up-to-date equipment
- Will not be noisy
- Files, files, and more files
- Entertained by YouTube
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Employer
- Can handle extremely complicated projects
- Can see the details very clearly
- Expects good grooming, good manners, and good habits
- Expects honesty in all matters
- Is excellent as a boss of a small company
- Is kindhearted, honest, and fair
- Will call a spade a spade
- Will reward good work with pay not perks
- Expects others to work as hard as he or she does
- Rarely acts superior
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Employee
- Does good work and expects to be paid well
- Can count better than most machines
- Is courteous, reliable, and thorough
- Is good in service work or research, rather than manufacturing
- Is quick-thinking, analytical, and intelligent
- Will be cautious, critical and methodical
- Will become an excellent assistant to the boss
Accountant
Architect
Beauty Pageant guru
Bookkeeper
Bus boy
Computer analyst
Contractor
Copy editor
Craftsperson
Critic
Data operator
Dental hygienist
Dietician
Doctor
Dog Trainer
Housekeeper
Information processor
Inspector
Male model
Personal assistant
Pharmacist
Programmer
Proof-reader
Publisher
Record keeper
Architect
Beauty Pageant guru
Bookkeeper
Bus boy
Computer analyst
Contractor
Copy editor
Craftsperson
Critic
Data operator
Dental hygienist
Dietician
Doctor
Dog Trainer
Housekeeper
Information processor
Inspector
Male model
Personal assistant
Pharmacist
Programmer
Proof-reader
Publisher
Record keeper



