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'''Virgo''' ('''{{Emoji presentation|♍|text}}''') ({{langx|grc|Παρθένος|Parthénos}}; Latin for "virgin" or "maiden") is the sixth ] in the ]. It spans the 150–180th degree of the zodiac. Under the tropical zodiac, the ] transits this area between August 23 and September 22 on average.{{sfn|Britannica|n.d.}} Depending on the system of astrology, individuals born during these dates may be called ''Virgos'' or ''Virgoans''.{{sfn|Virgoan|n.d.}}
'''Virgo''' ('''{{Unicode|♍}}''') is the sixth ] in the ], originating from the ]. In ], Virgo is considered a ]. It is also an ] and one of four ]. Virgo is traditionally ruled by the planet ], although ] has been suggested as the ruler of Virgo by some modern astrologers. Being the sixth sign of the zodiac, Virgo has been associated with the astrological sixth ].


The sign is associated with ], a figure from ]. Astraea was the last immortal to abandon Earth at the end of the ] when the gods fled to ], which is why Virgo is associated with Earth.{{sfn|Atsma|c. 2015}} Astraea later became the ] of Virgo.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Giulio Campi {{!}} Jupiter and Astraea |url=https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/359451 |access-date=August 15, 2022 |website=The Met}}</ref> Virgo is one of the three ], alongside ] and ].<ref>David Groome, "Astrology", in ''Parapsychology: The Science of Unusual Experiences'', eds. David Groome and Ron Roberts, 113–27, 2nd ed. (London: ], 2016), 116.</ref>
Individuals born when the ] was in this sign are considered Virgo individuals. Under the ], the Sun is in Virgo roughly from August 23 to September 22, leaving it at the moment of ], by definition.
Under the ], it is currently there roughly from September 1 to October 30. In ], the sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the ].<ref>Pappas, Stephanie. , ''Christian Science Monitor'', January 13, 2011, accessed January 18, 2011. </ref>


==Mythology== ==Origins==


The constellation Virgo has various origins in different ]. In most myths, Virgo is depicted as a virgin maiden<ref>], "Astrology", in ''Encyclopedia of Religion'', ed. Lindsay Jones, 563–6, Vol. 1, 2nd ed. (Detroit: ], 2005), 565.</ref> associated with wheat.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 2, 2018 |title=The Personality of a Virgo, Explained |url=https://www.allure.com/story/virgo-zodiac-sign-personality-traits |access-date=July 28, 2022 |website=Allure |language=en-US}}</ref> In ] and ], Virgo is related to ], the Greek goddess of the harvest and autumn, or her daughter ], queen of the ] and goddess of spring.{{sfn|Allen|1963}}
''See ]''
In ] ] was the virgin-goddess of justice. During the ] she dwelt upon the earth with humankind, but was driven away by the lawlessness of the later ]. Zeus then placed her amongst the stars as the ] along with her scales of justice, ].


Another association is with the myth of Parthenos, which explains how the constellation Virgo came to be.<ref name = Rigoglioso>{{harvnb|Rigoglioso|2009}}</ref> According to this legend, Parthenos is the daughter of ] and ], and sister to ] and ]. ] impregnated Rhoeo, and upon discovering her pregnancy, her father, assuming it was from an unknown suitor, locked her in a box and cast it into a river. Parthenos and Molpadia, fearing their father’s wrath, accidentally allowed a valuable bottle of wine to be broken by one of their swine. In terror, they fled and threw themselves off a nearby cliff. Apollo saved them, placing Molpadia in ], where she became the local goddess ], and Parthenos in ], where she was worshipped as a local goddess. Another version of the story posits that Parthenos was Apollo’s daughter, and the constellation commemorates her early death.<ref name="Rigoglioso" />
==Compatibilities==
In ], the natives of a Virgo are generally considered to be compatible with the natives of the other earth signs, ] and ], and two of the natives of the water signs, ] and ]. ], ] and ] are semi-compatible signs with Virgo-born individuals.


In another Greek myth, Virgo is associated with ], the ] maiden and daughter of ]. After Icarius was murdered by his shepherds in a drunken rage, Erigone hung herself in grief, and her dog ] committed suicide.<ref>], ''Fabulae'' 243</ref> ] or ] placed them in the sky as constellations: Erigone as Virgo, Icarius as ], and Maera as ].<ref>Hyginus, '']'' 2.4.4; ''Fabulae'' 130</ref>
==References==

In ], the Sun’s presence in Virgo marked the beginning of the wheat harvest, thus linking Virgo to the wheat grain. In ], the birth of ] to a ] in ] is symbolically connected to Virgo. The ancient Zodiac began with Virgo and ended with Leo.

In ], the comparable sign to Virgo is ], which also means "maiden."

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*{{cite book | last = Allen | first = Richard Hinckley | date = 1963 | title = Star Names: Their Lore and Meaning | url = https://archive.org/details/starnamestheirlo00alle | url-access = registration | publisher = ] | location = Nineola | isbn = 9780486210797 }}
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*{{citation|publisher = ] | author = Astronomical Applications Department | title = Multiyear Computer Interactive Almanac | location = Washington DC | year = 2011 | version = 2.2.2. | mode = cs1 }} Longitude of Sun, apparent geocentric ecliptic of date, interpolated to find time of crossing 0°, 30°....
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*{{cite web | last = Atsma | first = Aaron J.| date = c. 2015|url = http://www.theoi.com/Titan/Astraia.html | title = ASTRAEA : Greek goddess of justice }}
*{{cite book | last = Rigoglioso | first = Marguerite | date = 2009 | chapter = Artemis's Divine Birth Priestesshood | title = The Cult of Divine Birth in Ancient Greece | location = New York | publisher = ] }}
*{{Cite encyclopedia| title = Virgo (constellation)| encyclopedia = Encyclopedia Britannica| access-date = September 20, 2018| url = https://www.britannica.com/place/Virgo | date = n.d. | ref = {{harvid|Britannica|n.d.}} }}
*{{cite web | url=http://education.yahoo.com/reference/dictionary/entry/Virgoan | title=Virgoan – Dictionary definition and pronunciation - Yahoo! Education | publisher=Education.yahoo.com | access-date=August 15, 2012 | ref={{harvid|Virgoan|n.d.}} | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121008034621/http://education.yahoo.com/reference/dictionary/entry/Virgoan | archive-date=October 8, 2012 | url-status=dead | df=mdy-all }}


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Sixth astrological sign of the zodiac This article is about the astrological sign. For the constellation, see Virgo (constellation). Not to be confused with Virgin Mary (disambiguation).

Virgo
Zodiac symbolThe Virgin (Maiden)
Duration (tropical, western)August 22 – September 22 (2024, UT1)
ConstellationVirgo
Zodiac elementEarth
Zodiac qualityMutable
Sign rulerMercury
DetrimentJupiter and Neptune
ExaltationMercury
FallVenus
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Virgo (♍︎) (Ancient Greek: Παρθένος, romanized: Parthénos; Latin for "virgin" or "maiden") is the sixth astrological sign in the zodiac. It spans the 150–180th degree of the zodiac. Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun transits this area between August 23 and September 22 on average. Depending on the system of astrology, individuals born during these dates may be called Virgos or Virgoans.

The sign is associated with Astraea, a figure from Greek mythology. Astraea was the last immortal to abandon Earth at the end of the Silver Age when the gods fled to Olympus, which is why Virgo is associated with Earth. Astraea later became the constellation of Virgo. Virgo is one of the three Earth signs, alongside Capricorn and Taurus.

Origins

The constellation Virgo has various origins in different mythologies. In most myths, Virgo is depicted as a virgin maiden associated with wheat. In Greek and Roman mythology, Virgo is related to Demeter, the Greek goddess of the harvest and autumn, or her daughter Persephone, queen of the Underworld and goddess of spring.

Another association is with the myth of Parthenos, which explains how the constellation Virgo came to be. According to this legend, Parthenos is the daughter of Staphylus and Chrysothemis, and sister to Rhoeo and Molpadia. Apollo impregnated Rhoeo, and upon discovering her pregnancy, her father, assuming it was from an unknown suitor, locked her in a box and cast it into a river. Parthenos and Molpadia, fearing their father’s wrath, accidentally allowed a valuable bottle of wine to be broken by one of their swine. In terror, they fled and threw themselves off a nearby cliff. Apollo saved them, placing Molpadia in Castabus, where she became the local goddess Hemithea, and Parthenos in Bubastis, where she was worshipped as a local goddess. Another version of the story posits that Parthenos was Apollo’s daughter, and the constellation commemorates her early death.

In another Greek myth, Virgo is associated with Erigone, the Athenian maiden and daughter of Icarius. After Icarius was murdered by his shepherds in a drunken rage, Erigone hung herself in grief, and her dog Maera committed suicide. Zeus or Dionysus placed them in the sky as constellations: Erigone as Virgo, Icarius as Bootes, and Maera as Canis Minor.

In Egyptian mythology, the Sun’s presence in Virgo marked the beginning of the wheat harvest, thus linking Virgo to the wheat grain. In Christianity, the birth of Jesus to a virgin in Bethlehem is symbolically connected to Virgo. The ancient Zodiac began with Virgo and ended with Leo.

In Hindu astrology, the comparable sign to Virgo is Kanya, which also means "maiden."

See also

References

  1. Astronomical Applications Department 2011.
  2. Britannica n.d.
  3. Virgoan n.d.
  4. Atsma c. 2015.
  5. "Giulio Campi | Jupiter and Astraea". The Met. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  6. David Groome, "Astrology", in Parapsychology: The Science of Unusual Experiences, eds. David Groome and Ron Roberts, 113–27, 2nd ed. (London: Psychology Press, 2016), 116.
  7. Ioan Petru Culianu, "Astrology", in Encyclopedia of Religion, ed. Lindsay Jones, 563–6, Vol. 1, 2nd ed. (Detroit: Macmillan Reference USA, 2005), 565.
  8. "The Personality of a Virgo, Explained". Allure. February 2, 2018. Retrieved July 28, 2022.
  9. Allen 1963.
  10. ^ Rigoglioso 2009
  11. Hyginus, Fabulae 243
  12. Hyginus, De Astronomica 2.4.4; Fabulae 130

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