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WELCOME Virgo |
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WHAT
IS THE ZODIAC? |
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At the
time and date of birth, the
planets will be at certain
positions in the Zodiac.
They will also be in certain
houses, form certain
aspects, and the Ascendant
and Midheaven will be
defined also for that
specific time and date and
place of birth.
All this information can be
represented pictorially in a
"Birthchart", or "Horoscope
Wheel", as shown.
Around the edge are the
twelve signs of the Zodiac -
shown by their symbols.
Within the circle are the
planets, also shown by their
symbols and positioned
within the circle at their
respective positions along
the Zodiac. The Houses are
shown by dividing this
circle diametrically,
beginning at the Ascendant
and proceeding around the
wheel every thirty degrees,
as is also shown.
This construction - the Birthchart - is essentially
a "photograph" of the
heavens at a given time and
date, which is why the date
and time of your birth must
be known. It is unique to
that time and date, and also
the location on the surface
of the Earth which is why
the place of birth must also
be known, and therefore
unique to the person for
whom the chart is drawn.
Thus the birthchart contains
all the information the
astrologer needs to perform
his art. We have within it
the planetary positions both
in the Zodiac and in the
houses - from which the
aspects may be computed, the
Ascendant and Midheaven, and
from this the astrologer may
deduce any other
astrological measurements
that he requires.
All of these things are used
by astrologers to determine
the character, and predict
the future of the individual
for whom the horoscope is
cast. The Sun in Aries for
example means something
different as regards a
person’s character than the
Sun in Taurus. And similarly
for the other planets, and
the aspects they form as
well as the houses they
occupy at the time of birth.
The detailed "reading" or
"delineation" as it is
called is quite a complex
process and demands a good
deal of experience. The
horoscope you have here is
very detailed and accurate
and conforms to standard and
tested astrological practice
- which is, as both an art
and a science, many
thousands of years old!
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what makes a Virgo tick? |
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before we go any further, think
about the Virgos you know. One of
the wonderful things about Virgos is
their tremendous talent for
organising everything under the sun
starting with themselves and they
really come into their own when they
can organise others as well, whether
as a cleaning lady or as Home
Secretary.
Vestal Virgos of all shapes
and sizes are only too pleased to
give you a helping hand; their
Mercurial motto is 'Service with a
smile'. What's more, they really
live up to it. You can phone your
friend when you're in a fix, and the
Virgo will zoom round in ten seconds
flat, looking as neat as a new pin.
If you're feeling as if you've been
slung on the scrap heap of life, a
Virgo will interrupt your tale of
woe with a hundred handy hints and
then try to find you another job.
The next thing to remember
about this sign is their ceaseless
search for perfection and because
they're ruled by Mercury, the planet
of the mind and communication, they
do this analytically. Geminis spend
a lot of time thinking too, but in a
swifter, more superficial way.
Mercury is more practical in Virgo,
restrained by the Earthy element of
this sign. This quest for all things
perfect means that Virgos don't
suffer fools gladly; they like
everything to be of the best, both
materially and mentally. Sometimes
this can go too far, and a Virgo
will become fussy and finicky to a
fanatical degree. These folk can
pick holes in everything, because
nothing matches up to their ideals.
But take heart, because the faults
they most often find are within
themselves.
Before you've spent five
minutes with vestal Virgos you'll
have noticed they're naturally neat,
and like things to be spick and
span, and in apple-pie order. This
is the sign of cleanliness, both
inner and outer. With most Virgos,
this means they just keep everything
hunky-dory, but others can go
overboard. You'd think they had
disinfectant swirling through their
systems, they're so obsessed about
then health.
Now, you may think this
sounds a bit much, and that your
Virgo pals aren't like that. But
they are, even if it's just in a
small way. Next time you meet a
Mercurial mate, listen carefully to
the conversation. There'll be at
least one reference to keeping clean
or tidy, I promise, or you'll hear
about their health and hygiene.
Virgo is the sign of hypochondria!
Still not convinced? Well, next time
you have a chat in a cafe with your
chum, do a bit of brow-clutching, or
seize your stomach and sigh. Say you
have a headache, or that you'd
better steer clear of the sausage
surprise, in case it gives you one
later. Your Virgo will come over all
concerned, burrow into a bag or
briefcase, and produce just the pill
guaranteed to get you going again.
When it comes to keeping
their surroundings sparkling, Virgos
beat everyone dusters down. If they
visit you, they'll even do your
tidying up, not even noticing what
they're doing. There was a Virgo
girl at school who was invited to
more parties than all the debs in
Devon, because her idea of a good
time was frolicking with the Fairy
Liquid in the kitchen. Put your
glass down for a second and she'd
have whizzed in and whisked it away,
then given it a good going-over in
the suds in the sink. Invite a few
Virgos to your next knees-up, and
you won't even have to clear away a
cup it'll all be done for you! But
you've got to pick the right sort,
because some of them are unutterably
untidy.
Because Virgos are usually
tidy-minded and orderly, they can be
somewhat sceptical and suspicious of
anything they don't understand. For
them, seeing is believing: they're
innately inquisitive, and like to
find things out for themselves.
That means it's hard to pull
the wool over their eyes, because
they can see straight through any
fast-talking. Anyone who's a
fly-by-night won't stand a chance
once those Mercurial minds get
moving.
Virgos who make the most of
their mental mastery and
organisational ability can go a long
way at work. But you might not hear
about that almost certain success.
Virgos are very modest, and hate
blowing their own trumpets. Even
when they win accolades and awards
they'll prefer to keep quiet.
Unfortunately, Virgos
sometimes carry this ravishing
reticence into other areas of their
lives. Not only will they be coy
professionally, but they'll be
retiring romantically, too. Their
heads usually rule their hearts and
Virgos can be quite cool,
undemonstrative and unemotional. One
Virgo relative of mine married
purely for tax reasons.
This is definitely a sign
that finds it hard to slow down, and
Mercury makes Virgos move about like
maniacs busy bees! They can have
dreadful difficulties relaxing, and
will always find something to do,
even if it's the dusting for the
third time in a morning. |
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Virgo as a friend |
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Virgos love a good old
chinwag, and can chatter away about any subject under the sun, but
it's got to be with someone who speaks sense and doesn't just talk
about trite topics. So when you first meet a Mercurial man or
maiden, anything you say will be taken down and used in evidence for
or against you. That doesn't mean you have to be a genius, with a
brain as big as the Ritz, but you must spout sentences that sizzle.
Some Virgos have several long-standing friendships. Their
chums will be drawn from all walks of life, as long as they've got
brains. But Virgos don't fling themselves into friendships at the
drop of a dictionary. At first, even if you think you are making a
good impression, they can be slightly stand-offish and subdued.
Virgos usually have a few firm friends, who are the pillar and pivot
of their private lives, and an army of acquaintances they can take
or leave.
Frankly, friendship is not at the top of a Virgo's list of
life's priorities, but these folk enjoy their chums when they've got
them. Because they're Mutable Mercurians, they like a little change
and adaptability in their mates. Although they're not as flighty as
Gemini's, they can still get a bit bogged down and bored every now
and then, and will be chuffed if you can come up with some new tales
to tell and get them giggling.
However, if you feel a crisis coming on, a Virgo chum is just
what you need; you'll find with this sign that a friend in need is
truly a friend indeed. These Earthy Individuals are in their element
when they can give good advice, or help you out. Virgos' brand of
friendship involves a lot of give and take. But when the tables are
turned, and kismet isn't being kind to them, it can be a very
different story. Try as you might, you won't be allowed to provide
anything more than tea and sympathy. Virgos like to cope by
themselves.
Being ruled by Mercury, voracious Virgos move very fast. They
hate hanging about, and dash off in all directions. They never stay
in one place for long, because they'll learn all they can, and then
push off for pastures new. Their minds are always on the go, always
finding out new facts, then storing them up for future reference. So
they find fun with their friends by indulging in exciting exploits.
You can go to Greece together to explore the ruins, or drive down to
Dorset to go ghost-hunting. But whatever you do, wherever you go, if
you keep your wits about you, and your brain cells up to scratch,
make one of these Mercurians a mate and you could lean a lot. Virgos
will make you pay attention. Come on, now or it's slapped wrists for
you! |
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Virgo IN LOVE |
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If you’re in love with a Virgo, go and give 'em a hug, and
whisper sweet something's in their shell-like ears. See them turn
pink and look surprised but pleased!
To all outward appearances, Virgos can seem matter of fact,
and rather remote. In fact, there are more single souls under this
sign than any other, and lots of Mercurially motivated men and
maidens enjoy living alone. It means they can get on with thinking,
and pursuing intellectual objectives, without feeling guilty at
ignoring their other halves. Even a Virgo who's happily married will
want to explore new horizons alone, even if that's just spending
every Sunday peering at paintings in the National Gallery, or
driving along the highways and byways of the countryside in their
car.
You must recognise and respect this intellectual independence
if you're to get past the starting-post in the race of romance.
Otherwise, you don't stand a chance.
When a Virgo falls in love, he or she really means it. The
trouble is, though, that the Virgo knows it, but you don't!
Sometimes trying to extract wooing words and courting couplets out
of these folk is like getting blood out of a stone, only more
difficult. Say you've set up the scene soft lights, sweet music, the
champagne on ice and the sardine sandwiches on a plastic platter.
You've spent hours at the hairdressers and you're wearing your best
frock, and have smothered yourself in scent. Finally, your
heart-throb hums and haws, and you think your moment of glory has
arrived. 'I like you' mutters your heart's desire. Don't stand up
and shout 'Is that it?' or you'll have havoc on your hands, and a
miffed Mercurial.
Virgos shy away from supercharged sentimental scenes; the
slightest suspicion of one makes them break out in a cold sweat.
These funny old folk really do find it an effort to express
an emotion. They're frightened by feelings, and their natural
reserve means they're loathe to let themselves go and this is where
you come in. Where there's a will there's a way. Remember that your
restrained Romeo, or jittery Juliet, may well love you underneath
that calm exterior. As long as you lavish love and affection on your
Virgo partner, and make it obvious you'll never let them down, love
will find a way. All Virgos are intensely insecure, so you must
entice their egos to blossom forth in a delicious display of
devotion.
Before you set about this tricky task, though, examine your
IQ. You've got to be a match for their mental manoeuvrings. Think
you'll do? Well, on your first date, do something intelligent
together, even if it's just seeing a schools' programme on the telly.
Be prepared to answer a host of questions about yourself. Rock them
with rhetoric and stun them with unforgettable verbal sallies. Don't
lunge across the lounge at your would-be lover. |
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