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'''Virgo''' (♍︎) (Greek: Παρθένος, Parthenos) is the sixth astrological sign in the [[Zodiac]]. | [[File:Virgo Sigil.png|350px|thumb|[[Magic square]] and [[sigil]]s of Virgo from the [[Magical Calendar]]]] | ||
'''Virgo''' (♍︎) (Greek: Παρθένος, Parthenos) is the sixth astrological sign in the [[Zodiac]]. The sign is mutable and is ruled by the planet [[Mercury]]. | |||
The ruling [[Archangels of the Zodiac|Archangel of the Zodiac]] over Virgo is [[Hamaliel]]. | |||
==Name== | ==Name== | ||
The symbol of the maiden is based on the Greek goddess Astraea. In Greek mythology, she was the last immortal to abandon Earth at the end of the Silver Age, when the gods fled to Olympus – hence the sign's association with [[ | The symbol of the maiden is based on the Greek goddess Astraea. In Greek mythology, she was the last immortal to abandon Earth at the end of the Silver Age, when the gods fled to Olympus – hence the sign's association with [[earth (element)|earth]]. | ||
==Dates== | ==Dates== | ||
Virgo spans the 150–180th degree of the Zodiac. Under the tropical zodiac, the [[Sun]] transits this area on average between August 24 and September 22, and transits the constellation Virgo in the sidereal zodiac from approximately September 16 to October 30. | Virgo spans the 150–180th degree of the Zodiac. Under the tropical zodiac, the [[Sun]] transits this area on average between August 24 and September 22, and transits the constellation Virgo in the sidereal zodiac from approximately September 16 to October 30. | ||
==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
Latest revision as of 05:20, 15 October 2024
Virgo (♍︎) (Greek: Παρθένος, Parthenos) is the sixth astrological sign in the Zodiac. The sign is mutable and is ruled by the planet Mercury.
The ruling Archangel of the Zodiac over Virgo is Hamaliel.
Name
The symbol of the maiden is based on the Greek goddess Astraea. In Greek mythology, she was the last immortal to abandon Earth at the end of the Silver Age, when the gods fled to Olympus – hence the sign's association with earth.
Dates
Virgo spans the 150–180th degree of the Zodiac. Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun transits this area on average between August 24 and September 22, and transits the constellation Virgo in the sidereal zodiac from approximately September 16 to October 30.
Characteristics
Individuals born under the sign of Viro, depending on which system of astrology they subscribe to, may be called Virgos or Virgoans.
In a general sense, Virgos like to feel useful and attempt to fix things quickly while having lots of ideas for solving problems. They have a reputation for being somewhat judgmental, but they'll have good intentions.
Famous Tropical Zodiac Virgos
- Marie Laveau - Voodoo Queen of New Orleans.
- Frederick Santee - American child prodigy and occultist.
- Ivan the Terrible - Russian Tsar.
- Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa - Occultist and author.
- Bernie Sanders - American politician.
- Mary Shelley - Poet and author of Frankenstein.
- Antonin Artaud - French author and theater philosopher.
| Signs of the Tropical Zodiac | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Aries Mar 21 - Apr 20 |
Taurus Apr 21 - May 21 |
Gemini May 22 - Jun 23 |
Cancer Jun 24 - Jul 23 |
| Leo Jul 24 - Aug 23 |
Virgo Aug 24 - Sep 22 |
Libra Sep 23 - Oct 23 |
Scorpio Oct 24 - Nov 22 |
| Sagittarius Nov 23 - Dec 21 |
Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19 |
Aquarius Jan 20 - Feb 18 |
Pisces Feb 18 - Mar 20 |