intellectual-astrology

Those Virgos born between the 24th August and 3rd September don’t really like to be the centre of attention and can become embarrassed if singled out from the crowd.  You are what can be termed the quiet achiever and prefer anonymity to being a show stopper. 

If you’re born between the 4th and 14th of September you are a quick thinker, can reach a decisive viewpoint without too much trouble and at times you have moments of intuition that surprise you.  Watch that you don’t become bogged down in a serious way.

Between the 15th and 23rd September you are the most sensual of the Virgos as Venus, your co-ruler, brings out this side of your nature.  Remaining young and pleasure seeking is far more appealing to you than growing old gracefully.  Life for you is to be lived to the fullest.

Your fierce independence is admirable, but are you losing out on something wonderful just for the sake of saving face? It’s time to ask for the help you need — at work, in school or even on your diet. There are people who can help — who want to help, and they are right in the wings waiting. Reaching out might feel awkward at first, but everyone has been where you are right now, and you will be touched by the amount of gentle compassion you are shown.

Blurrs the objectivity and lets you express criticism at wrong places perhaps. You simply don’t want to commit yourself, are very orientationless regarding occupation and partnership. Other people may get confused by you, because this confusive position produces paradoxes in almost all areas of life. You perhaps tend hopelessly between commitment and autonomy urge, between social contacts and retreat. On the other hand, psychological and analytic abilities are almost unsurpassably strong, and your intuition beats everything. Unfortunately the possibility exists that you are not conscious about your abilities, or that you don’t want to admit them.

People with Virgo rising are often a little understated in their personal mannerisms and appearance, although a lot depends on the position of Mercury (the ruling planet of Virgo) in the chart. Generally, there is an intelligent and reserved aura about Virgo rising individuals that is unmistakable. These are actually somewhat shy people who need time to analyze things around them before they warm up to both situations and people. This quality can be received exactly as that, or it can be received as a rather stand-offish, cool, and even critical manner (depending on the audience). One of the biggest personality traits of this position is body-awareness. People with Virgo ascendants are sensitive to any discomfort or other signals their body gives them. Many are especially interested and concerned with physical health, and some are attracted to mind-body awareness exercises such as yoga. Virgo rising people are often rather particular about food. Although some have good appetites, there can be an unmistakable pickiness about what they put in and on their bodies. Virgo ascendant natives have a tendency to worry a lot, especially when confronted with new situations. They notice the tiniest details that others overlook. Many people with this position have a tendency to attract (or be attracted to) people who need help. Their relationships may be confusing as a result. Despite the Virgo rising tendency to appear rather collected and professional, relationships can sometimes be messy simply because these natives don’t always see their partners and partnerships clearly. There’s a quiet charm to many Virgo rising people. Once they have the chance to warm up to new people and situations, you’ll find they have a lot to offer. They’ll help you out of a jam, go out on a limb for you, and surprise you with a natural modesty under a somewhat critical and standoffish manner.

This year is all about non-stop action for you, Virgo. With Mars spending the entire first half of 2012 in your sign, you may start to wonder if there will be any break in sight before 2013. The first quarter of the year will be under Mars’s retrograde influence, a transit that could push you into a semi-neurotic workaholic mode. Be sure to give yourself plenty of physical outlets in order to channel all that excess Mars energy. When Mars turns direct in Virgo in May, you’ll possess tremendous energy to make amazing things happen!

With Neptune moving back into your partnership sector in February, you’ll settle for nothing less than your true soul mate; either that or you’ll feel blissfully wedded to your spiritual nature … or perhaps a little of both! In any case, this is the time of your life to realize how important it is to satisfy the longings of your soul. You’ve compromised, settled and rationalized trying to make the wrong relationship right for long enough. Now you’re willing to wait for the real thing.

You’ll be thrilled to know that Saturn, after putting the brakes on your spending over the last few years, is finally about to take leave of your financial sector. Any financial challenges you’ve had to endure since 2009 should come to an end this October. A change of residence or alterations to your current abode are possibilities under the next wave of eclipse patterns. June’s full Moon lunar eclipse in your domestic sector is the beginning of many profound changes to affect both home and career prospects between late 2012 and early 2013. And then, the new Moon solar eclipse in November in your communication sector could bring new potential for learning, speaking, writing or travel opportunities.

Romantic

Venus might not make its way into your chart until October, but you’ll have plenty of other powerful planetary influences to keep your romantic life flourishing. For one thing, you’ll have the supercharged masculine mojo of Mars revving your stars for the first six months of the year. You’ll have no problem going for what you want - and getting it!

Pluto continues to exert a powerfully subterranean influence over your romance sector, as it will for years to come. You’re slowly becoming accustomed to Pluto’s ongoing death-and-rebirth experiences in the realms of love and creative self-expression. You’ve already shed many selves over the past few years, and Pluto has been gutting out your love life in order to create space for greater levels of passion and intimacy. You may have learned - or you may still be learning - the hard way that the more you let go, the more you receive.

With the rather new presence of Neptune - the planet of glamour, illusion and longing - in your partnership sector, you’re still finding your sea legs in that area of your life. Relationships are no longer a problem to be solved, but a mystery to be lived. Discrimination used to be one of your finest points when choosing a partner, but now you’re more prone to the highs and lows of romantic projection. Seeing what you want to see, rather than what’s real, is the true pitfall of Neptune’s rose-colored glasses. Under Neptune’s influence, you have a tremendous amount of compassion for your partner. Just be wary of becoming too self-sacrificing.

Career

More eclipse patterns are waiting on deck to keep your professional life in crazy, fast-forward motion throughout 2012. You can appreciate the beauty of speed, but you’re still getting over your fear of the unknown. When your life changes so radically and so quickly, it’s hard not to wonder where it will all land. Trust that you’re being put on an accelerated course to success.

With Mars spending an exceptionally extended period (eight months) in your constellation, your workaholic tendencies will be off the charts. The upside is the amazing accomplishments possible for you this year - people will start to wonder if you’re hooked into some kind of supernatural limitless energy supply! Venus will also be gracing your career sector for an unusually lengthy stint between April and August. The retrograde phase of Venus is between May and June, so take advantage of April and July as your months to shine (and boost your financial portfolio!).

Finally, Neptune will leave your work sector this February, making it easier to focus on a plan. You’ve enjoyed the blessings of Neptune’s spiritual gifts, while also experiencing the confusion and inability to stick to a consistent daily rhythm.

November is likely to begin with a certain level of ambiguity or uncertainty surrounding work and love matters, dear Virgo. Keep a low profile and avoid jumping to conclusions until after the 11th, when energy levels increase and indecisiveness no longer plagues you. As confident and energetic as you feel, however, avoid taking on too many new projects, as you’re likely to feel their weight in the last week of the month. Moderation and focus are keys to success now. The 27th is excellent for finding love in unexpected places.

gives energy for work, service, analysis, categorizing, and scientific activity. Desires may be sublimated or unawakened because of a desire to be pure, healthy, virtuous, or perfect. Energy tends to be disciplined, and one is usually efficient, practical, logical, adaptable, and healthy, though criticism may be biting and sarcastic, because one is so eager to make corrections or improvements.

 is fallen making the affections discriminating, controlled, pure, disciplined, and prudent. One loves to learn, analyze, experiment, and improve. One may be attracted to health professions, science, technology, or positions of service. One is often attracted to those who are younger, girls, employees, and those who are both mental and practical.

Mercury in Virgo can be a bit high strung when things seem out of control, but they are very good at taking care of practical things. They appreciate it when others give them credit for their intelligence. They are good at organizing, planning and taking care of business. They do best when they know exactly what is expected and are usually willing to lend a hand.

Since they are detail oriented, their friends and coworkers appreciate them. Mercury in Virgo needs a structured learning environment and organized methods of study. They can learn a lot about their chosen profession, but may have difficulties absorbing all of the knowledge on a deep level. They don’t see the point in learning something unless it has a practical use. They are resourceful. Mercury in Virgo is very protective about how they handle their every day affairs. They may get impatient with other people, have trouble telling people no, and complain that they get to do all the grunt work.

Mercury in Virgo is logical, and may be critical of others. They have good common sense. They may appear to lack confidence in themselves, which may or may not be true. It is not uncommon for Virgo Mercury to hesitate before acting… not because they are afraid or unsure, but because they are double checking everything in their mind one last time.

They may be thought of as picky, but in actuality they are concerned with accuracy and precision. They are gifted with language and math, but may be shy or withdrawn. They are analytic and exercise good judgment. Virgo Mercury is usually content to stay in the background and orchestrate things.

They are so detail oriented that they may lose sight of the big picture. Despite this, they are good to have on hand during a crisis because they stay calm. They won’t lose their head to emotional displays. They are completely self-contained. Virgo Mercury has integrity. They may lose interest in projects that don’t seem to have a purpose. Creatively, they stick to practical things. Others find they can relate well to what Virgo Mercury creates.

They have a dry sense of humor, and notice things that other people miss. They are not easily distracted from their task. Mercury in Virgo comes across as sincere and virtuous. Others trust your opinion. They enjoy puzzles and word games that keep them challenged. Reading is often a pursuit they enjoy.

Mercury in Virgo is adaptable, systematic, stable, flexible and exacting. Conversely, they can also be pessimistic, intolerant, sarcastic, critical or whiny.