Insights on Virgo

As ruler of Virgo, Mercury's gifts of analysis, system creation and organization are applied to the practical, often physical matters of life. Discretion, discernment, discrimination and detail all fall under Mercury's Virgo influence.

Organized, meticulous, reliable and helpful all describe Virgo, the most detail-oriented sign of the zodiac, able to spot something out of place, mismatched or flawed in an instant. They have a talent for finding lost items as their attention is naturally drawn to anything out of place or that doesn't quite work or fit. They automatically notice the little things most people don't see. Virgo's challenge is to be satisfied with the job they've done and call it good. They can see or sense when something is not quite right and their radar is always alert for how anything or anyone could be just a little bit better. Perfectionism is one of Virgos challenges. When unbalanced, they can be intolerant and critical of people and situations. They often have high standards for themselves and would really like others to be equally conscientious. However, others will never experience what Virgo does, it is their gift to the world, their blessing, and occasionally, their curse.

Virgos not only zero in on what needs attention, they are willing to do what it takes to accomplish it. Time to ruminate when they are working on something helps them feel complete and satisfied with what they've done. Moving from one thing to the next too quickly leads to second-guessing what they've done or worrying about what they may have missed. Virgos raise the standards for all of us with their focus on the little things that make the difference between adequate and excellent. Many Virgo types prefer to work behind the scenes and are uncomfortable being the focus of attention. Their desire is to have an outlet for their talents and be of benefit to others. They seek to leave the world a better place than they found it, healthier, a little more perfect, and much better organized.

There is at least a little Virgo energy in each of us, the part that knows little things really do mean a lot. One small kind act can make someone's day or may even change the course of another's life. Consider that. We can never really know the effect our actions have on others but rest assured that what you do has an effect. We each have something precious and unique to offer those around us which, when received and valued, allows us to experience more of who we really are and evolve as an individual.