The zodiac sign of Virgo (23 August – 23 September) is symbolised by the Virgin.
The glyph represents the coiled Kundalini serpent with its head in a closed loop which shows the purity of the sign. (Note: compare this glyph with Scorpio)
Virgo Basics
Ruler: Mercury | Exultation: Mercury |
Natural House: 6th house | Fall: Venus / Neptune |
Quality: Mutable | Detriment: Jupiter / Neptune |
Element: Earth | Polarity: Negative / Feminine |
Virgo Correspondences
Day: | Wednesday |
Number: | 5 |
Physiology: | Abdomen, intestines, spleen, central nervous system |
Illnesses: | Intestinal disturbances, nervous disorders |
Colours: | Green, dark brown, autumnal colours, navy blue |
Metal: | Mercury, Nickel |
Birthstones: | Peridot, Sardonyx |
Season: | Early autumn |
Foods: | Carrots, potatoes, vegetables grown under the soil, nuts, blackberries, cereals |
Herbs: | Valerian, skullcap, dill, fennel |
Plants: | Brightly coloured small flowers, buttercup, lavender, forget-me-not, morning glory, flax |
Trees: | Nut-bearing trees, Elder, Horse Chestnut, Hazel |
Animals: | Mice, Insects, Bees, all domestic pets |
Places: | Paris, Heidelburg, Switzerland, health spas, libraries, cornfields, granaries & malthouses, anywhere ploughed or cultivated |