Traits Common sense Modest and shy Meticulous and reliable Practical and diligent Intelligent and analytical
In medical astrology, Virgo is associated with the nervous system and the intestines.
Virgo is a practical and well-organized sign. As befits its ruler, Mercury, it is analytical and discriminating. Peridot, one of the birthstones for Virgo, magnifies the inner aspect of situations enabling Virgo to get to the nub of the problem or experience. Virgo seeks perfection and Amber aids connection of the self with universal perfection. Chrysocolla attunes Virgo to universal harmony, leading to a perfect state of health. Health and the lack of it is a peculiarly Virgoan obsession and this sign seeks to understand the psychosomatic nature of disease. Above all, the purity of crystals delights the chaste Virgoan heart.
The Moon of Harvesting (Aug 23 - Sep 22) This period is one of gathering together and receiving. This is the time to see what your seeds of labor have become; to harvest and use the potential inside. The influence is one of discovery.
Virgo is an earth element practical, careful, reliable, and resolute. They impart form and structure.
Material and sensual earth signs like to enjoy the pleasures of life. Earth shapes matter. Earth is the element of the material world; it is stable and grounded. Practical and productive, it is concerned with self-sufficiency and security. Earth signs are sensual signs. This is the element most involved in the physical body and the senses.
The Earth signs are Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn.
A Mutable sign a total perfectionist. Virgo is reserved, modest, practical, discriminating, and industrious. They are analytical and painstaking; seeking to know and to understand.
Crystal affinities include, but are not limited to: Ajoite, Amazonite, Amber, Amethyst, Dioptase, Chrysocolla, Citrine, Clear Quartz, Garnet, Hematite, Magnetite, Moonstone, Moss Agate, Opal, Peridot, Rutilated Quartz, Sapphire, Sardonyx, Sodalite, Sugilite, Tiger's Eye, Tiger Iron, Topaz (blue)
Virgo does not have a particular color association - all colors are effective.
