What Does It Mean To Be A Virgo? The Virgin Powerhouse

If you incarnated between Aug 23rd and Sept 22nd, then not only are you the archetypal symbol of purity within our zodiac family, but according to the major arcana of the tarot, you are also the grand spiritual seeker, represented by the eternal Hermit. 

Are you one of the lucky so-called born Virgos? Consider yourself special then, for as a Virgo, not only are you the bringer of truth through purity (fire), but you also have this uncanny ability to be incredibly social and group-oriented, yet down to the nitty gritty details… giving you a powerhouse of a personality mix. Looking to dive deeper into your Virgo archetype? We got you covered. Keep reading:

Western Astrology Virgo Understanding

Now before we go deeper into the archetypal zodiac sign of Virgo, we first must understand where it is situated within the 12-house zodiac wheel to further grasp its role within the universal grand zodiac scheme. In tropical western astrology, when calculating one’s birth chart, what is taken into consideration by the system are the alternating patterns of dark and light, represented by the alternating cycles of the equinoxes and solstices. Unlike sidereal astrology, whose calculations are centred around the fixated points of the constellations.

This means that for us Western astrologers, each zodiac sign is relative to the 12-cycle dark-to-light pattern that we humans go throughout each year, represented by the months and seasons. With spring and summer being the light era of the year (Mar-Aug) and fall and winter being its darker counterpart (Sep-Feb).

Virgo thus, being the 6th zodiac sign within the 12-house cycle, is right at the cusp of that polarity change that happens, as we move from August to September, transitioning from summer into fall, from light to dark.

And in a way, the energy of Virgo is here to remind us of this. Lighthearted but meticulous, Virgos are the embodiment of balance and joy, as they playfully go about their lives without too much care or worry. It often feels that they got everything under control… and in a way they do.

They are keenly aware of the fact that our deeds will be counted for and that summer is coming to its natural end, only to give entry to the beginning of winter.

This awareness of the upcoming “darker” future and methodicalness towards it, is what brings to Virgos this extremely peaceful, playful, yet grounded energy. Just like ants, they know how to be present and live the day, because they’ve already prepared internally and built a decent baseline for themselves and their future selves, allowing them to relax into their purity of being and truly enjoy their life.

The Firey Virgin

The Virgo zodiac sign is often depicted as the Greek mythological nymph, Persephone, the eternal pure virgin who was claimed by the god of the underworld, Hades, and had to make her way down, to becoming his wife and queen, eventually ruling the realms of darkness.

Archetypally speaking, this is an important journey for us to grasp, as all strong and pure innocent lights, must eventually go through trials and tribulations, having their actions tested and characters built.

By the law of polarity and equilibrium, the fierce light will always be drawn to the deep dark, as one brings each other home. Sometimes this inner fire can only be seen when walking in darkness. And this is key to understanding, because often purity is confused with innocence. But they are two separate things. It is the same confusion that has taken place between “being nice” and “being kind”. Again, these are two separate things. You can be kind, but you don’t have to be nice. In the same way, you can be pure, but you don’t need to necessarily be innocent. You can be pure, and also be wise.

To be pure, is to burn all illusions and to dissolve all falsehoods. Virgos embody such energies, and if you have them in your life, whether they are within your friend, romantic or business circle, you might often notice how their presence inspires this sense of duty and lightheartedness within you. It’s like your priorities come alive and there is this simplicity of being around them, that starts becoming apparent.

You stop focusing on things that don’t matter, and you start prioritizing your life, your responsibilities, and also your joy. You in a way, slowly prepare for the lonelier winter ahead, by uncovering, safeguarding, and developing your inner joy/light.

This is the true definition of purity and this is what the element of the purifying fire does. It burns all unnecessaries and cultivates the One Thing which keeps everything else going. The real inner light.

Think of Virgos like their counterparts, the Pisces, but with the practicality and efficiency of a Capricorn. Okay, maybe not as much, but you get the idea. Also do note how their Piscean sisters, are at the exact opposite cusp, situated in the 12th position, moving things from darkness into light, from winter into spring…