the Sixth Sign of the Zodiac
Virgo as the Ascendant Sign in Vedic Astrology
This Zodiac Sign, like Gemini, is also ruled by Mercury. A mutable Earth Astrological Sign, therefore with the capacity or possibility to act within the Earth element.
The psychological component that lives here has similarities with that of Gemini. The mercurial aspect is obviously dominant.
The Astrological Sign of Virgo is generally inclined to experience health problems, to have a body that often sends messages whose understanding depends on the “flexibility” of the planet Mercury. Mathematical ability as well as technical analysis are also usually well represented, if the planet Mercury is positioned in such a way as to develop and direct its abilities into those areas of life. An afflicted planet Mercury creates strong difficulties in technical fields and in the areas of life where intellectual ability is required, but it is also necessary to evaluate the condition of the Moon. The condition of the planet Jupiter may provide good wisdom or, on the contrary, contribute to a strong difficulty in understanding life.
The possible physical suffering that manifests through many small problems over time indicates the karmic necessity of this mutable Earth Astrological Sign to understand Matter, to operate within it and go deeply into the cavities of structures. Emptiness is the other face of Fullness…
The Sign of Virgo possesses nervous sensitivity and mental hyperactivity, which can be associated with strong manual activity such as that of a craftsman. Humility finds fertile ground here, as does the ability to work hard, together with the fragility of falling into depression if social recognition is not obtained, if there are therefore no other characteristics in the Natal Chart that firmly support the path. Sport finds good support here, though rarely at a competitive level. In the Virgo person there is, at the base, a good discriminating ability. Usually, those who have the Ascendant in the Sign of Virgo, or a strong Mercury in Virgo or in the Sign of Gemini, retain over time traits of playfulness that are either well managed by maturity or else one remains an eternal child.
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At times life appears as though it were a collection of events beyond our will or our possibility of intervention.
But…. this perception too is part of the layer of Maya that covers everything…
That veil which we must learn to tear in order to cross it and go beyond.
Each of us is a reflection of the universe. Observe yourself and you will understand the weaving of the universe but… above all, the Weaving of this world!
