Virgo
Astrological sign of Virgo
The twelve Zodiac signs are an astrological version of
birthstones in addition to the twelve months according
to the Gregorian calendar.
Dates:
August 24 - September 22
First Sign of the
Zodiac: The sign of the Virgin
Birthstone of Virgo: Sapphire
Alternate Birthstones
of Virgo: Carnelian,
Zircon, Sardonyx, Peridot and Agate
Ruling Planet of Virgo: Mercury
Ruling Element of
Virgo: Earth
Birthstone and Zodiac
Signs
The signs of the Zodiac, including Virgo, are
used to cast horoscopes from astrological calculations
which are used as a guide to personality, relationships
and business affairs. The Zodiac sign of Virgo
represents the placement in the sky where the sun was
during the time of birth and, in the case of Virgo,
influences people who were born between the dates of
August 24 - September 22. The Zodiac sign of Virgo is
ruled by Mercury, one of the planets in the Solar
system. The planet Mercury rules over the gemstone, or
birthstone Sapphire. The Sapphire has its own unique
properties relating to color, crystalline structure,
character and abilities. The Sapphire gemstone, or
birthstone assigned to Virgo is believed to influence
both positive and negative personality traits and
characteristics of those born under the astrological
sign of Virgo. The Zodiac sign of Virgo also responds to
Zircon and Agate.
Virgo Characteristics
& Personality
Virgo (the sign of the Virgin) is the sixth sign
of the Zodiac, influencing people born between August 24
- September 22. The Earth signs of Taurus, Virgo and
Capricorn are associated with sensation, stability and
practicality. Combined with other elements, earth feels
that air will dry it, fire will parch it, but water will
refresh and nourish it. Those born under the sign of
Virgo possess positive characteristics and personality
traits and are often described as:
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Orderly
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Modest
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Diligent
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Analytical
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Self-sufficient
Negative traits - apt
in some circumstances to be:
Critical
Perfectionist
Cold
Intolerant
Set high value on money and
possessions
The Virgo Birthstone
- the Sapphire
The birthstone for Virgo is the blue sapphire.
The Zodiac sign of Virgo also responds to Carnelian,
Zircon, Sardonyx, Peridot and Agate. The tradition of
giving gifts of jewelry containing these stones dates
back thousands of years. The gemstone, or birthstone
Sapphire is believed to conduct the energies of the
planet Mercury with which it is sympathetic and that
wearing jewelry containing the gemstone will focus the
energies of the planet and sign through the gem.
Properties of the
Sapphire -
the Virgo Birthstone
The properties with which the Sapphire, the
birthstone of the Zodiac sign of Virgo, is associated
are as follows:
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Truth,
sincerity and constancy
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Clairvoyance, insight and
interpretation
Healing Properties of the Sapphire
The healing properties
of the Virgo birthstone are reputed to be effective for
health problems relating to:
Gemstone
Sapphire
Myths & Legends about
Sapphire
September Birthstone:
Sapphire
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