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When your Venus is in Virgo

By Dana Gerhardt

 

Below is an excerpt from the findings of my Venus research (more info about that here):

My body and I are very shy, very reserved, and hard to please. –AZ

Please don’t treat me like a machine—pull this lever,  push that button, get the desired response. Treat me like the material/matrix/matter for a deeply creative and spiritual project—explore, experiment, admire, wonder, take time. Be willing not to know what the end result may be. –BD time.

I’m sensitive.  Don’t push it or me!  Allow me to find my own rhythm. Be gentle!  Don’t ‘handle’ me!  Treat me and touch me with reverence or not at all. –FH

I love being naked. I can feel my chakras and my body pulsing. Growing up, I felt self-conscious about my flaws and now I’m getting older and everything is sagging. But I’ve always loved the natural feeling.  I just don’t want anyone to see me.  Maybe I need more curtains. –AL

Astrology books do a tremendous disservice to your Venus in Virgo, portraying her as an uptight school marm who’s cold and critical when it comes to love. But I found your Venus was one of the most sensuous signs… she’s an earth sign.

She’s very earthy, very in touch with sensations.  Add to that her nose for quality and she’s quite capable of attuning herself to pleasure.  She can take joy in in the smallest of details.  “When a bouquet is just past its prime but not yet dried up, that’s best time,” says Venus in Virgo, “to put the petals on your sheets.”

I like to improve things

Your Venus is practical.  She likes to feel useful.  She wants to know her contributions are appreciated, that she’s doing something worthwhile.  She’s always asking “How can I improve this?” Her invitation to potential partners is “Come live with me and your life will be so much better.”

Every sign’s strength taken to an extreme becomes a weakness—so the problems with this approach are the tendency to stay in something unhappy for too long, because if I just make this change, it’s going to work… and there’s also this tendency to never be satisfied, to always be looking for something to fix. And that’s when the joy can drain out of your Venus.

Here’s another portrait, that’s a bit surprising given the traditional view of Virgo.  But that’s just because the traditional view is uninspired:

I met my first goddess on the cobble stones of old town Zurich. She was an exotic looking woman with deep set dark eyes that sparkled warmth and mischief at the same time. Her cheek bones were very pronounced, her silvery hair fell way down her back. She opened my eyes to so many things. She had a great sense of humor, was hilarious at imitating proper Swiss women sitting across from us at a restaurant table and was not above throwing a pail of milk over a friend’s head, justifying her impulsiveness with myth and philosophy. She demanded we buy organic food for our tea house and scolded and lectured us severely if we attempted to cut corners. I remember even her sun sign was Virgo, but there was nothing bookish or restrained or overly controlled about her.” –BO

What it means to be a virgin

Your Venus in Virgo is self-contained… in the classic sense of a virgin, owned by no one.  She’s described by nature goddesses like Artemis and Diana. Of all twelve signs Venus in Virgo was most comfortable with her naked body, as long as she’s alone. There’s an interesting duality with Venus in this sign. I love how one Venus in Virgo described her:

She is strong, willowy, magical… very grounded yet full of life force so she can perform seemingly impossible feats. She is a loner. Connected to nature. Out in the moonlight conversing with stars. She has the kind of eyes you fall into and don’t want to climb back out of.  She is pure openness and fluidity. She can’t be held or possessed, only delighted in, if you are fortunate to encounter her. She is strangely powerful yet timid, rare as a unicorn and equally as shy.

The raw energies inside your Virgo Venus

When astrology was a sacred practice, it was understood that life itself, our very bodies, were infused with the divine.  The first astrologers knew the Gods as the powerful, vibrant and creative play of emotions running through their world.  The gods appeared as sandstorms, thunder claps, bird song, floods, abundant harvests, calamities, shouts of sorrow and joy.

Gods are immortal which means we can still find them as the ancients did.  Astrology can help.  Signs point us to the raw energies that define each sign–the underlying element and mode.  The element describes the dominant energy your Venus likes to run.  This is her fuel.  The mode describes her preferred speed.  Together they suggest the sensory coordinates to use when dialing in your Venus.

Earth

Virgo is an earth sign.  It’s cool, dense, solid, heavy, abiding.  Use your imagination to make these sensations more vivid. Imagination is the control panel that takes us into the invisible world.  Imagine planting your feet in the soil, cool, rich and welcoming. Earth has a stable, peaceful energy. This is the powerful body of Gaia. Can you sense it?  Is earth fast or slow? Can the wind pick it up and move it?  What’s the mood of earth?   Is it loving?  Is it impatient?  Earth planet voices can sound like this:

I work hard so I can enjoy all the good things in life.

I know how to build and make things grow.

I can muster great strength when I need to–especially when my back is against the wall.

Other people say I have trouble letting go.

I thrive in predictable, organized spaces.

People say I’m immovable.   This works for trees!

Being so grounded, I can forget to use my imagination.

When I’m not being productive, I’m not my best self.

Mutable

This is the rhythm section–the bass line in your Venus song.  With mutable signs, the tempo is light, luminous, upward, balancing.   Mutable signs are quick to adjust to changing circumstances.  They love to learn.  Can you sense how industrious your Venus is?   Find her in the dance of your alert intelligence.

Maybe this, maybe that.  Yes I will, no I won’t.  I’m flexible.

I can be versatile, sympathetic, and subtle .. also deceptive and crafty.

I pull what’s disparate together.

I seek truth, light, clarity.

There’s no problem that learning something new can’t fix.

I teeter back and forth–gathering information before I commit.  Unless life forces my move–I can adjust quickly then. 

 

You can learn even more about your Virgo Goddess in my Venus Unleashed report!  Available here.

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About Dana Gerhardt

A popular columnist with The Mountain Astrologer since 1991, Dana Gerhardt is an internationally respected astrologer. She has lectured extensively and written for astrology publications on several continents. Her ongoing passions are the moon and living the intuitive life. Dana worked for many years in the corporate sector, where she observed the undeniable influence of natural cycles. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude from Occidental College in Los Angeles and did graduate work in literature at Columbia University and CSULA. Dana can be contacted by email.

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Full Phase

in the
Sign of Virgo


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  • Moon opposite Neptune, 3:06am  Feb 28 2021
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  • Moon trine Mars, 3:58pm  Feb 28 2021

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in the sign of Pisces


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m  Conjunction:  Like peas in a pod, planets in conjunction tend to come from the same place. They act together, but it’s also hard to tell them apart. This aspect can increase talent, focus, and intensity (“two are better than one”). Or one planet can disappear as the other dominates. Their connection feels so natural, it’s easy to think everyone blends these planetary energies just as you do—but mostly, they don’t!.

p  Sextile:  Planets in sextile are compatible, though without any fireworks. This aspect doesn’t demand your attention. It quietly presents an opportunity. You can join these archetypal forces. Donna Cunningham has called this the “Oh, that!” aspect, because that’s generally what her clients say when she describes their benefits.  To get the most from sextiles you need to actively work them.

q  Square:  Squares are wild and wonderful—but difficult too. The power struggle between these planets was likely defined in your youth, when they were impossibly challenging. People are usually aware of their squares. They force the issues that make you to grow. And that’s their gift. They ensure you learn your lessons. When you rise to the occasion, they bless you with energy, action, and success.

r  Trine:  Michael Munkasey has dubbed this the “goddess aspect” because it’s so lovely. Identifying talents you may have perfected in a previous life, trines can bring you joy. There’s a nice flow of energy between planets in trine. They support and reinforce each another. But without any struggle, you might take them for granted—neither using nor developing their gifts. An unattended trine can sometimes trick you into negative behaviors.

t  Inconjunct/Quincunx:  Your quincunx planets are innately incompatible. Bringing them into harmonious expression requires constant adjustments. This can be stressful, also motivating. You’ve got to keep changing your process, opinions or attitude—which promotes highly creative solutions.

u  Opposition:  They say opposites attract—and planets in opposition are never far from each other, though they’re constantly bickering. You may be triggered into awareness of this aspect by other people who seem to resist or undermine you.  An opposition can make you feel uncertain, insecure, or discontent, until you can accept and see yourself in both energies. Typically people find it easier to identify with one side and project the other onto unsuspecting others in the outer world.

First House: Personality, physical body, beginnings. Includes the Ascendant and rules physical appearance, the image you project to others, your general outlook on life, how you start things; may describe your role in your family system, often guides your first impression of immediate environment.

Second House: Money and personal finances, sense of self-worth and basic values, personal possessions, talents.

Third House: Communication, thoughts, language skills like writing and speaking, early schooling, siblings and neighbors, short trips, coming and going around town.

Fourth House: Your home, psychological foundations and roots, family, parents, domestic life, instinctive behavior, ancestry, your connection with the past, sense of security, domestic life, real estate. conditions at the end of life.

Fifth House: Children, creativity, romance; pleasure, entertainment, self-expression; all forms of “play”, speculation, gambling, and attitude towards taking risks; hobbies, attitude towards romance, lovers as opposed to partners, attitude towards having fun.

Sixth House: Work and job (as opposed to career), daily life, attitude towards service and coworkers, helpfulness, pets, attitude towards routine and organization, how you refine and perfect your skills.

Seventh House: Partnerships, one-to-one relationships, marriage, the first marriage, the “significant other”, business partnerships, competitors, open enemies, lawyers, mediators, counselors, contracts, negotiations, agreements. clients/the public.

Eighth House: Transformations and crisis, your ability to meet and rebound from crisis and change, sexuality; sex, death and rebirth, rituals and personal growth, your partner’s resources, addictions, psychology, other people’s money, taxes, divorce/alimony, inheritance.

Ninth House: Attitude toward expanding horizons, religious beliefs and personal philosophy, higher education, long-distance travel, morals, foreign languages and cultures, personal truths, publishing, commerce, advertising, your sense of adventure.

Tenth House: Career and profession, your contribution to society, social status, public reputation, material success, how you carve out a public identity for yourself; attitude toward authority figures, parents, caregivers, bosses, governments, attitude towards responsibility, desire for achievement.

Eleventh House: Friends, groups, organizations; hopes, wishes, aspirations, personal goals; your philanthropic attitude, concern for the collective, humanity; like tenth, can bring recognition and honors for fulfilling hopes and dreams.

Twelfth House: What’s hidden beneath the surface, karmic dustbin, limiting childhood/past-life messages, self-undoing, hidden enemies, hidden weaknesses, dreams, secret affairs, lost items, hospitals and prisons, hidden strengths, spiritual studies and soul growth.

A  Sun: Our vitality and magnetism; self-identity, ego.
Roles: The Self, the Hero, the Performer, the King.

B  Moon: Intuition, emotion, nurture.
Roles: The Mother, the High Priestess, the Child.

C  Mercury: Mind; physical dexterity and mental agility.
Roles: The Thinker, the Communicator, the Student, the Trickster, the Merchant, the Thief.

D  Venus: Our capacity for pleasure, receptivity, creativity, and social connection. Also indicates our relationships, self esteem, and financial abundance.
Roles: The Lover, the Seductress, the Artist.

E  Mars: Desire, initiative, anger.
Roles: The Protector, the Athlete, the Warrior.

F  Jupiter: Luck, opportunity, expansion, higher learning, religion.
Roles: The Scholar, the Gypsy, the Traveler, the Monk, the Professor.

G  Saturn: Hard work, commitment, focus, inadequacy, leadership, suffering, loss.
Roles: The Task Master, the Grim Reaper, the Wise Old Man, the Builder, the Cynic, the Boss.

H  Uranus: Change, breakthroughs, upsets, discoveries.
Roles: The Revolutionary, the Humanitarian, the Visionary, the Snob.

I  Neptune: Imagination, spirituality, idealism, addictions, deception, compassion.
Roles: The Artist, the Romantic, the Guru, the Addict, the Martyr, the Victim.

J  Pluto: Transformation, power, psychological dynamics, helplessness.
Roles: The Terrorist, the Detective, the Psychotherapist, the Dictator, shady people.

a  Aries: Pioneering, competitive, selfish, impatient, courageous, reckless, independent, dynamic, domineering, “Me first!”

b  Taurus: Patient, stable, lazy, dependable, practical, sensual, stubborn, artistic, possessive, greedy, gentle, loyal.

c  Gemini: Intelligent, curious, adaptable, quick-witted, restless, clever, scatterbrained, lacking follow-through.

d  Cancer: Nourishing, intuitive, protective, moody, sensitive, maternal, domestic, childish, cautious, creative.

e  Leo: Proud, dignified, vain, expressive, romantic, generous, childish, overbearing, self-assured, creative.

f  Virgo: Perfection-seeking, practical, methodical, petty, critical, studious, discriminating, cautious, never satisfied.

g  Libra: Charming, sociable, peace-loving, refined, diplomatic, artistic, indecisive, apathetic, easily deterred.

h  Scorpio: Passionate, secretive, penetrating, resourceful, suspicious, manipulative, jealous, sarcastic, intolerant, determined, aware.

i  Sagittarius: Freedom-loving, philosophical, optimistic, enthusiastic, careless, impatient, talkative, a know-it-all, broadminded, athletic, honest.

j  Capricorn: Serious, responsible, practical, hardworking, stubborn, brooding, inhibited, status-conscious, domineering, unforgiving.

k  Aquarius: Progressive, individualistic, unpredictable, cold, intellectual, artistic, eccentric, shy, impersonal, scientific.

l  Pisces: Compassionate, intuitive, ungrounded, romantic, impractical, self-sacrificing, seductive, musical, artistic.