Virgos - The Servants

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I found a description of Pisceans on their board posted by juke (thank you juke!)..so I digged up the Virgo one for our board.

http://astroarena12.blogspot.ro/2014/08/sun-in-virgo-people-servants-part-one.html<BR>
http://astroarena12.blogspot.ro/2014/08/sun-in-virgo-people-servants-part-two.html<BR>
Sun in Virgo People: The Servants

Alright, my Leo friends. You??ve had your time in the spotlight. The Sun now moves into Virgo season, transitioning from the pizazz and passion of Sun in Leo to the grounded, unassuming efficiency of the Sun in Virgo. As each sign can be seen as an evolution from the preceding one, this is a time for cleaning up the big, fabulous party that Leo just threw and getting back down to the basics. And for those who are born in between August 23 and September 22, this is a central, life-long motivation. It might not be so fun and glamorous, but someone's got to do it.

The Sun is the planet that symbolizes our life force, will, and overriding motivations in life. This Sun sign series of mine is a way to get people to understand and appreciate their Sun sign more. In astrological circles, this can often be a challenge for some. It's all too easy for some to gripe about the less-than-stellar attributes of our Sun sign. Some people more readily claim their Moon sign or their Rising. This is a significant indicator that someone isn't in a place of self-acceptance, as the Sun sign does, after all, represent your core identity. If you can't own your Sun sign, then you can't really be yourself.

Sun in Virgo people are often some of the most vocal astrology devotees you??ll come across. This is a highly skeptical sign, yet one that easily comes around when provided with ample evidence of something. Once they get into it, the strong correlation between people's birth charts and their character is logical enough to make a Virgo come around. More than any other Virgo placement, you??ll find Virgo Sun displaying a certain pride in their sign??s qualities. The Sun has little false modesty and you??ll often hear people openly admitting to their Sun sign traits, sometimes with an air of self-satisfaction or boasting, even if they??re not knowledgeable in astrology. For Virgo, this means a certain boasting about their Virgin nature (meaning the symbol of the sign, of course). But, they can also be excessively self-conscious about the high standards that they always measure themselves up to.

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Let's just do some deconstructing around the sign of Virgo. The one-note stereotypes of every sign surely produce some eye-rolls within those who have that Sun sign, who are influenced by countless other signs and placements within their birth chart. Not all Sun in Virgo people are the obsessive-compulsive perfectionists of lore. Not exactly, anyway. I??ve already written a piece on this blog, Virgo: The Virgin-Whore, that shows the duality and complexity of Virgo placements. But, let's focus on the Sun placement right now. One cannot necessarily expect for a Sun in Virgo person to be a shy, retiring individual whose life is all about work and perfection. We have to find a shade of grey for all of these Sun signs, instead of making them into one-dimensional cartoon archetypes.

We can see much of the conventional Virgo qualities in both Michael Jackson and Beyonce Knowles, who were born under this Sun sign. While Michael was alive, he displayed that famous Virgo perfectionism, pouring every bit of sweat, effort, time, and ingenuity possible into his incredible live performances and his hit albums. Beyonce takes after the man whom she calls one of her biggest inspirations, never content with being anything less than her absolute best. With other Virgo placements, especially the Moon or Venus, this attitude is more inward-turning. But, with the yang-fueled, outward-shining Sun in Virgo, this perfectionism becomes a way of establishing a sense of one's self. In doing so, Michael and Beyonce became the most indelible, influential pop icons of their generations.

However, though fans might be driven into a frenzy by their fierce, supremely confident stage personas, such behavior was in stark contrast to the shy, quiet personalities they displayed whenever they weren't performing. Soft-spoken and retiring when not on stage, these two performers symbolize an underappreciated chameleonic ability within Sun in Virgo. They adhere to whatever protocol that they find themselves in, whether that's on the job or within a group of people. They — like all the Mutable signs — are inherently changeable. If they are a performer who needs to be flashy and expressive on-stage, then they will be. If they need to be practical and efficient, then they will be. It's all about serving the practical demands of a situation. This is why not all Virgos will be so stereotypically anal-retentive and reserved.
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They often know such behavior just isn't really necessary.

When speaking about Sun signs, you often get more examples of those who defy the stereotypes in nuanced ways than those who conform to them. Plenty of Virgos are known for being anything but prim and proper. Consider the brazenly raunchy comedians Louis CK and Dave Chappelle, the highly outspoken pop superstar Pink, the irrepressibly sassy Salma Hayek and the colorful goofball antics of Cameron Diaz. All of them throw those Virgin stereotypes out the window, at least on the surface. Like I said, we usually get a shade of grey with Sun signs. While these famous folks might not play out their Sun in Virgo in stereotypical ways, but they all display the fact that an exacting nature is the core characteristic of just about every person with this Sun sign. This will be expressed in various ways. For the aforementioned folks, it's through an ability to say exactly what they??re thinking, usually hitting the nail right on the head with their intelligent observations.

Virgo is one of the most opinionated and outspoken signs, possibly even rivaling Aries or Sagittarius. The difference is that they usually have a filter. Even if they have personal planets in Aries or Sagittarius, they usually know exactly what they??re saying. This isn't a sign that just speaks for the sake of speaking. They speak because they have something important to say. Often times, what they??re saying can come off as very critical, possibly to a harsh degree. But, usually, they aren't trying to be harsh. It's in the Sun in Virgo person??s nature to simply assess their environment and deliver feedback on how things could be altered or fixed. They see what's wrong with a situation or a person very easily, just because they are innate fixers. This is the real root of those perfectionist tendencies. It's not a case of ego, like other people's perfectionism. Virgo just wants to get things right.

The Sun sign represents the relationship with our paternal parent-figure who played the major part in shaping our identity, in a dominant manner. It's often the father, for those who grow up with a mom and dad, but can also be the single mom or, with two fathers, the more dominant dad. Sun in Virgo people typically have paternal figures who act as a high yardstick of perfectionism.
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In some cases, this is because the parent was a real taskmaster, an overt perfectionist who expected nothing less than greatness from their child. If they had three A??s on their report card, the parent singles in on the one B- instead. This behavior can escalate to a stage-parent degree, where they might be rather harsh or micromanaging. However, the paternal figure can also be perfectly kind and reasonable yet someone who the Sun in Virgo child still looks up to as an standard of greatness. They model themselves after this parent, in one way or another, seeing their behavior as a strict code of rules and ethics to live by.

But, the flip side of this paternal figure can be that the Virgo Sun feels like they are always playing supporting to their parent's lead. This parent is often taking up a lot of space and attention because of their perceived greatness, which can leave their child feeling sort of unnoticed or unappreciated in comparison. It might not be intentional. It might just be because the parent naturally has a large personality or is a huge achiever. Our Sun sign traits often develop as a willful reaction against our paternal figure, who is usually quite different than this sign??s energy. This sense of self emerges as we learn how to interact with and deal with him or her. Thus, Virgo often grows up feeling quite insignificant, in comparison to this parent. But, they also learn ways to make themselves indispensable to them. Virgo Sun tends to be more practical and efficient than this parent and develops a relationship with them that is like a personal assistant, constantly reminding them to get this done and to not forget this.

The effect of this relationship goes two ways. First, Virgo Sun brings this pattern into all of their other relationships. People quickly come to depend on them because they??re used to being depended on. Not in the warm, fuzzy, nurturing ways that Cancers are used to being leaned on. It's more in the way that everything would fall apart and cease to function without them. Virgo Sun often knows this, but it can lead to an incessant guilt-complex if they feel like they??re not living up to the standards that people expect of them. However, there can also be feelings of insecurity about just being a mere grain in the sand. The haunting belief that they are insignificant plagues Virgos more than most.
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All of this combines to make Virgo severely self-critical, which is a trait that must be let go of in order to really grow. They must learn to genuinely appreciate their contributions and to ease up on themselves.

With the Sun sign, we find ways in which we can truly shine for the world. In this manner, the Sun in Virgo crowd is often divided up into two kinds of people. The first kind wants to elevate itself to a pedestal of perfection, using all of its formidable work ethic, dedication, and attention to detail in order to do so. The second kind doesn't really want to shine at all, even when placed in situations in which they are out in the forefront. They are much more comfortable with others being in the spotlight and will demur or disregard themselves with self-deprecation when any sort of attention or praise comes their way. While Leo laps up those compliments, both types of Virgos respond to praise by telling you just how little they agree with you and how much they could better themselves.

Though they are usually extremely driven and accomplish most of what they set out to, their attitude is not always beneficial for their self-esteem and self-confidence. For a Sun in Virgo person, the most difficult thing is learning how not to identify with their work. The idea that —what you do?? and —who you are?? are two separate things is something that's especially hard for a Virgo to internalize. After all, the Sun is our identity and Virgo is the sign of work and service. Therefore, in their minds, they are what they do. In many ways, this isn't such a bad thing. While unhealthy workaholic and self-critical attitudes should be avoided, it's this exact attitude that should be used to propel a Virgo Sun into a line of work that is so meaningful that it's truly their calling.

This can be a difficult attitude to develop for these folks, though, especially if they have no personal planets in Fire or Water. In this case, the bottom line will take precedence over imagination and passion. Virgo is a sign that all too easily gets caught in daily routines, especially if it's all running smoothly. Yes, that job might be putting food in the fridge and paying the rent, which is certainly important. But, is it making you happy? This is often a hard question for ever-practical Virgo to ask him or herself.
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However, when they do, they can find the inner motivation to switch gears and dedicate themselves to something that's truly worthwhile.

When a Virgo Sun is working a job that really makes them happy and fulfilled, then the fullness of their life force kicks in. There's an inner confidence, joy, and creativity that they are then consumed by. Nothing makes them feel more personally empowered than the process of rolling up their sleeves and getting a job done, particularly when they enjoy the job. When they don't, they can be outright miserable and nothing??s worse than a miserable Virgo. Because you??ll constantly hear them complaining about how miserable they are, criticizing everything around them. But, when they??re happy, a Virgo??s critical eye is then used constructively to accomplish tasks efficiently.

Since their identity is fueled by an attitude of service, then this is the way that Virgo Sun deals with everything and everyone, even when they??re off the clock. A common complaint about this Sun sign is that they sometimes come off as cold or unfeeling. But, this is just evidence of how people misunderstand the way Virgo functions. They are like the servers at a restaurant, completely willing to make sure your food is okay and get you a refill on your drink, etc. And when you have a problem, all they can do is figure out a way to solve it. If not, then they wouldn't be doing you any good and wouldn't able to get anything done. Unlike their opposite sign Pisces, it's not Virgo??s function to get bogged down in and overwhelmed with other people's feelings. Instead, they act as the helping hand to pull you out of that emotional swamp, clean you up, and push you forward.

Their value of efficiency extends into the bedroom. It's been said numerous times before that the Virgo??s symbol — the Virgin — was terribly misunderstood by past astrologers. Modern astrology experts now realize the irony of the title. This is not the Virgin who??s sexually inexperienced, but the mythic Virgins of ancient times who remained unmarried and freely served as agents of sexual healing and ecstasy for the men who entered into their temple. Our solar Virgins embody the same sort of dichotomy. They are both highly sexual and highly pure, in some manner or another.
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Some are reserved in their sexual life, saving their ultra-powerful sensuality for that special person (and then subsequently unleashing on the unsuspecting guy or girl). Others with this Sun sign can be downright promiscuous, living out their sign??s archetype by jumping from bed to bed but remaining possessed by no one. In either case, sex becomes a deeply healing force, getting them further in touch with their bodies.

Virgo is an Earth sign, which symbolizes physicality, meaning that those with this sign really need to feel like their bodies are a smoothly running ship. If not, their sense of self suffers. This is why sex is so important, as it's a routine bodily release that makes Virgo Sun feel healthy. Sex is really just like going to the bathroom for a Virgo. They enjoy sex but they are very unfazed about it as it's just another natural physical phenomenon to them. But, because of this, going too long without sex for Virgo is akin to going too long without using the toilet. It just backs up their energy. Eating right and exercise is also vitally important to a Virgo Sun because of their high physical awareness. They won't really —feel like themselves?? if their diet and fitness regimen isn't on-point. This kind of regularity is the essential, defining factor of a Virgo. If they tend to it, they??ll be able to find themselves.

Sun in Virgo, Moon in Aries: You are all about getting things done and with as little fuss as possible. You??re not one to mince words and people always know that they??re going to get your honest opinion when they ask.

Sun in Virgo, Moon in Taurus: You??re the Virgin with the deepest connection to your body and you must properly nurture this mind-body link. Incredibly pragmatic and intelligent, you know how to put your skills to good use.

Sun in Virgo, Moon in Gemini: An intense restlessness drives you from day-to-day, making you as curious as you are high-strung. You make an excellent organizer, as working well with your hands is a gift of yours.

Sun in Virgo, Moon in Cancer: Though you hide your feelings well, you??re a real caregiver with a deep desire to comfort and heal others. Stress brings out your worst moods so try not to dwell on the worries.
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Sun in Virgo, Moon in Leo: You expect the world from yourself and then some, but you have the drive to go out and get it. Unasked-for advice is constantly coming out of your mouth but most know that you mean well.

Sun in Virgo, Moon in Virgo: Arguably the most well-oiled machine of all the Virgins, you need to remind yourself that you??re a person, too. Realize that even a mediocre effort from you is better than some people's best work.

Sun in Virgo, Moon in Libra: You??re extremely thoughtful toward people, but easily get disappointed when others aren't as considerate. Your mind is balanced and objective, always weighing the outcomes before acting.

Sun in Virgo, Moon in Scorpio: You have the drive of an obsessed detective, leaving no stone unturned when your interest is piqued. Your perceptions are razor-sharp which may lead you to hit where it hurts when provoked.

Sun in Virgo, Moon in Sagittarius: Saying whatever is on your mind comes naturally to you, whether people want to hear it or not. Knowledge is your passion and you use it to constantly expand your view of the world.

Sun in Virgo, Moon in Capricorn: Unlike many people, you don't work for personal glory but for a pure dedication to what you do. You??re much more sensitive than people know but hide it for the sake of efficiency.

Sun in Virgo, Moon in Aquarius: You might have obsessive quirks or habits that are quite eccentric, but there's a method to the madness. People find you detached but your lack of ego makes you friendly and approachable.

Sun in Virgo, Moon in Pisces: Though you consciously know that you need to set limits in helping people, your deep empathy can make it difficult. You find it very easy to serve others and seem to just know what people need.