6th sign of the zodiac
daily tasks & wellness
ruler: Mercury
feminine
earth
mutable
summer
metal: mercury
colors: neutrals, nude, beige, sand, off-white, light grey
crystal: clear quartz
flowers: tiny flowers, little bouquets
body: skin
adornments: few, if any, naked
tarot cards:
Hermit
Queen of Pentacles
key words/phrases/essence:
She is subtly charming, sensual, graceful, innocent, tender, self-contained, refined, reflective, ancient & eternal, belonging to no one but herself & the Sacred. Mythologically, she was immersed in the holy duties of the Priestess, devotion & service to God & Goddess, so often did not have children. She is of the purest essence, intuitive, connected to Nature, verdant. She is the embodiment of sustenance & nourishment, the Earth, ecology, plants, animals, ecosystems, small pets, sustainability & the environment. She loves the little things & likes making things just a little bit better. She also rules wellness, natural health, natural healing, natural therapies, healthy foods, organic foods, herbal medicine, essential oils, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, massage, acupressure, rest, sleep, sunshine, fresh air, clean water, fitness, movement & a pure, healthy home environment. She likes order, cleanliness, perfection, systems, routines, schedules, efficiency, precision & moderation. She does things properly, keeps things running smoothly, takes care of the little details of living, improves things, acquires new skills, excels at her daily tasks & streamlines her surroundings. She is helpful, practical, concerned, mature, intelligent, analytical, logical, discerning, responsible, conscientious & altruistic. She is composed, reserved, modest, naive & shy. She is the lady-in-waiting. In fashion, she likes no lint, no wrinkles, no sloppiness, no extremes & no trends. She likes minimalism, basics, neutrals, sustainable & sensual eco-clothing, natural fibers, clean lines, soothing & healing colors.
She can be picky, critical, perfectionistic, compulsively orderly & can over-give. Because She likes her routines, new situations can be difficult for her. She definitely wants things to be done her way. But run in her highest, She embodies the Earth Goddess. The years of next few millennia are going to be her time to rise. If humanity is to survive this turning point in our evolution, we would be wise to listen carefully to her, honoring & embracing the ecological messages of Virgo. She quietly & methodically keeps everything in proper order, something of immense value in our chaotic world.
ideas for virgo moon rituals:
Virgo is all about being eco & healthy. Eat lots of fruits & vegetables, organic even better. Honor your body & the Earth by cleaning up your diet. Get rid of artificial ingredients & stuff you know is bad for you. Purify.
Try an herbal tea. Learn about herbal & other natural therapies. Consult with an expert herbalist or naturopathic physician.
Go to an eco-spa for a healthy lunch & a massage, steam or other natural therapy.
Get yourself some truly ecological personal care & cleaning products that are healthy for you & the planet. Switch out your conventional chemical-laden soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, creams, make-up, toothpaste, dish soap & laundry soap for some safer & better products.
If in ritual with other women, have each woman bring one or more of her favorite natural cosmetic products. Have fun sharing. Feel very pure & beautiful using them, knowing that as women, the health of our bodies is particularly tied to the health of the Earth & that these products that nourish us do not harm the planet or other species. Honor the immense power we women truly have to shift both our perspectives & our purchases, thereby healing ourselves, our families & the planet.
Wear neutral shades & natural fabrics. Celebrate with pure, healthy food & drink.
Place tiny flowers on your altar as a reminder of the importance of the little things.
Since Virgo rules the nerves, it’s a great time to do a meditation for the nervous system using a refreshing, cleansing natural essential oil such as grapefruit essential oil.
Virgo also rules the skin. So, give your skin extra love & attention with a massage, a body exfoliation or a bath with essential oils or natural bath salts.
If you can, do some skinny-dipping or naked sunbathing alone or with other women.
Get a tiny temporary tattoo of something that reflects your purest essence.
Order your house. Do some cleaning. Make a few little things just a little bit better.
If you have small pets, give them extra love & attention.
Commit to doing some little ecological thing every day to protect the planet.
Do a prayer for purification of the water, air & soil. Give true gratitude for the plants & animals that share the planet. Ask for a blessing to heal the Earth & to have humans experience an evolution in ecological awareness such that humanity can flourish here for many millennia to come. Imagine women, like you, in the future, performing sacred rituals to honor both The Earth & The Sacred Feminine. See in your mind humanity making the necessary & wise transition to ecological sustainability.
Pray to Mary Magdalene - connected to the sign of Virgo - a powerful embodiment of the Sacred Feminine & the Sacred Priestess. Study her & invoke her sacred presence.
virgo vibes:
“It’s the little things that count.”
“Eat you vegetables.”
“Clean your room.”
“Every Day is Earth Day.”
Song “Like A Virgin”
famous virgo muses:
Ingrid Bergman, Lauren Bacall,
Barbara Eden, Anne Bancroft,
Sophia Loren, Lily Tomlin,
Raquel Welch, Jacqueline Bisset,
Twiggy, Carine Roitfeld,
India Hicks, Melissa McCarthy,
Rachel Zoe, Jada Pinkett Smith,
Sanaa Lathan, Cameron Diaz,
Pink, Beyoncé, Blake Lively