virgo ♍

August 23rd - September 22nd

mythology

Virgo is the 6th sign of the zodiac, represented by the Greeks as a Virgin or 'maid'. Hesiod thought her the daughter of Jupiter and Themis, the Arcadian nymph whom the Romans and later Greeks associated with Libra, but that is just gossip - the Virgin may be Lustia, the daughter of Astraeus and Ancora, or Erigone, the daughter of Icarus, or even Apollo's daughter, Parthene, whose name means 'virgin'. She is Eve in Genesis who originally crushed the head of the Serpent, Scorpio.

astronomy

Virgo the Virgin is a Spring constellation, and can be best viewed during the month of April. It is located along the ecliptic between Leo and Libra. Virgo is seen along the ecliptic. The brightest star in Virgo is Spica (meaning ear of wheat). Virgo is the second-largest constellation (of the 88 constellations), after Hydra.

astrology

Mode: Mutable
Element: Earth
Ruler: Mercury
Exaltation: Mercury

Birthstone: Peridot, Emerald, Sardonyx
Body Part: Intestines
Color: Yellow Green
Day: Wednesday
Metal: Platinum
Perfume: Narcissus
Plant: Narcissus
Animal: Solitary animals

Qualities: Discrimination. Discretion. Conservativeness. Practical intelligence. Attention to detail. Hygiene conscious.

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