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Ascendant In Virgo

Posted by Darshana Sanrakshak Shambhala on January 30, 2011 at 3:11pm in Astrology

(Bernice Grebner)
First Decanate (Virgo-Virgo): They will work at a job until it is done correctly,
exerting a great deal of energy and common sense. This results in success as a
trouble-shooter. They do not stand out in a crowd, for their natures are rather
modest, quiet, and shy. At their best they serve quietly and humbly. If they like you,
you will know it by how much work they do to serve you.
With Pisces-Pisces on the Descendant, they may be too idealistic for marriage. They
have to watch it so they do not unite themselves to people because they feel sorry for
them. This can very possibly attract them to soul-mates or those relationships where
great spiritual affinity is involved. It could attract them to those who are musical or
poetic; or if Neptune is harshly aspected, to a partner who has a drinking problem.
They need to learn to be more tolerant in relation to the marriage partner.
Second Decanate (Virgo-Capricorn): A woman with this position may project a self
that is too conscious of how she is coming across; therefore, with a 5th house
influence (Capricorn on the cusp) she will not let herself go with passion, but is more
apt to want to be safe than sorry. A man with this position will be much more sexy,
being influenced by the masculine drive Capricorn gives. In other words, a man will
feel this influence much more positively than a woman.
With Pisces-Cancer on the Descendant, they need sympathetic freinds and marriage
partners. They in turn can make great sacrifices for people they love. This may be the
person who sacrifices marriage to take care of an old or sick parent, or to pursue a
great and noble cause. It is not impossible for the partnership to take form as a
musical duo in the entertainment field.
Third Decanate (Virgo-Taurus): To be at their best in projecting themselves as a truly
intellectual person, they need to surrender to some religious conviction or to develop
their grasp of knowledge by continual education. In this way, their inner inferiorities
will be dimininished. When they are truly sure of their education and the service they
are giving others, they can be more loving and creative and thus lose their need to
criticize. They may seem superior but they do not, at all, feel it.
With Pisces-Scorpio on the Descendant, they are capable of great self-sacrifices for
their partners, not only self-sacrifice but financial sacrifice as well. They hide from
the world their true relationship with the marriage partner. They may be secretive in
communications to others, but need the partner for a shoulder to cry on if necessary.
They need the partner emotionally and mentally. They receive great mental
stimulation from marriage.
(Sepharial and Muchery)
First Decanate: A patient nature, likely to suffer affliction and privation, and
sometimes restraint or imprisonment; it confers a long life, and disposes to the study
of analytical and mechanical science, theoretical and practical. The nature is
secretive, and the subject of this decan often lives a very retired life.
Second Decanate: An artistic and literary person is denoted, with a love for
philosophy and belles-lettres; kind disposition, genial and vivacious nature, full of
pleasant allusions and bright dialogue; fortunate in the acquisition of property and
artistic pursuits. Long voyages are shown; much familiarity with the stage or the
artistic world; some falling-off of family fortunes, and an inclination to domestic
disputes.
Third Decanate: The nature is quick and alert, apt in the sciences and dexterous arts;
inclined to literature; loquacious and restless; a person of much business, and very
versatile disposition; gains honours and position by his own merits, and acquires
property; disposed to the study of medicine and hygiene; very particular in the
matters of diet and clothing; many changes of residence.
Physical Qualities: Virgo gives a full forehead; hair generally swept back and falling
about the ears; inclined to baldness on top of the head; a straight nose; wide
shoulders; an active walk and a quiet voice. Height is added to the stature; the native
is usually slim, with a rounded face and forehead; the eyes may be light or very dark
and the hair tends to match them in color; the complexion is sallow.
Mental Qualities: Learned, searching after knowledge, methodical; inclined to art and
literature; benevolent; fond of the occult; disposed to collecting in some form or
other; very critical and precise. The disposition is prudent, eloquent, industrious and
quick, subtle and critical; the mental qualities are good, but over-analytical, so that
the native is very methodical and a good organiser. A certain inclination toward
pessimism makes him magnify the unpleasant facts of life. The period of youth is
often unhappy, or does not come up to expectations. The native's mental aptitude is
good, but often not employed to the best advantage. In spite of organisation in
details, there is a lack of ideas from the synthetic standpoint, so that, unless Mars,
Uranus or Saturn is powerful in the horoscope, the native will have more chance to
succeed with others than alone. It is a good position for taking up science, medicine
or occultism, and also gives great adaptability for commercial pursuits.
(Frances Sakoian and Louis Acker)
Virgos' mental acuteness is expressed in practical affairs. They are systematic and
well-organized in developing ideas and executing them. No detail is too small for
them to notice or explain; and their success is due to the careful attention to fine
points and details overlooked by others. Perfection is Virgos' goal, and there are no
flaws in what they do. Quality supersedes quantity.
With Pisces on the 7th house cusp, partners are often the avenue by which the
natives expand into new fields; these partners enhance Virgos' human understanding
and emotional involvement. Virgos attract people who are not nearly so well
organized as they.
(Dane Rudhyar)
The Virgo-rising person will seek to single himself out by his progressive
transformations, his spiritual overcomings, his bodily rejuvenations. In some cases he
may achieve much through a sense of humility and a will to serve others; in others,
there will be much criticism or insistence upon technical achievements. There may be
a deep yearning for purity and even sanctity, which may lead to self-deception and
unsound devotional attitudes.
The Virgo-Ascendant type of person meets his closest associates in Piscean manner;
and where he is critical as an individual, he may easily be much too open as a lover or
a partner. He is longing for the loss of himself in a collectivity or a cause, just
because he is seeking to achieve his individual status as one who has experienced a
personal metamorphosis. He has to be devoted to whomever or whatever seems to
embody the state of being which is the goal of this metamorphosis.
(Howard Sasportas)
With Virgo rising, the birth into individual selfhood comes through mental analysis,
discrimination, self-criticism and the process of defining the self more and more
specifically. Often this entails developing greater skill and proficiency in the chosen
field of work or area of creative expression. As an Earth sign, there is the need to
employ knowledge purposefully; to be useful, productive and of service.
Virgo on the Ascendant draws attention to the physical body and the concern for its
smooth functioning. The practical management of the mundane necessities of daily
life is also an issue for this sign rising.
Virgo in this position can be associated with what might be called 'the proper
assimilation of experience'. Experience, like food, needs to be chewed over and then
digested. Catabolic processes in the body separate what is valuable and worth
integrating from what is toxic and poisonous. Virgo rising shoudl apply this process
to the digestion of life-experience. Through analysing the self and life in general, they
can extract from experience whatever is most conducive to their well-being. What is
not constructive must be acknowledged and recognized but ultimately cleared out
and eliminated. Holding on to such things as negativity and resentment for too long
means that the psyche, and sooner or later the body, becomes clogged, weakened
and poisoned.
With Virgo rising, there is the danger of becoming so obsessive about order,
correctness and precision that a person loses touch with spontaneity and flow. Where
Virgo boxes itself in and becomes overly tight and rigid, Pisces appears in one form
or another to say 'relax, let go, relinquish control, and let yourself indulge
occasionally'. Pisces on the Descendant encourages Virgo rising to relate with others
more compassionately and with a greater degree of sacrifice and acceptance than
judgemental and critical Virgos usually allow themselves. Through the Pisces
Descendant, Virgo rising gains the kind of understanding that dawns when the heart
is open and receptive. There is more to life then just that which can be measured,
compartmentalized and tested.
Virgo on the Ascendant usually gives a neat, wiry body, capable of efficient and
economical movements. Often the person looks considerably younger than the actual
age, and a youthful appearance is retained even in the later years. The placement by
sign, house and aspect of its ruling planet Mercury will shed more light on the
person's appearance as well as his or her major focus of interest.
Jeanne Avery)
The ruler of Virgo is Mercury. This is also the planet ruling the sign of Gemini, but
there is a vast difference in the way it is expressed in the personality of the two signs.
These mental rising signs have a similar outlook on life in that they view the world
through 'adult' eyes, but Gemini is an Air sign and Virgo an Earth sign. The Gemini
rising has a more restless, mercurial mind that may flit from one subject to another
whereas Virgo rising is more practical in his intellectual activity and pursuits,
enjoying research and the collection of data. He is the master of detail, objectivity,
and analysis.
Virgo is a mutable sign, meaning adaptability, and is the sign of the workaholic. Virgo
rising is a master at handling all the boring nit-picking matters others want to avoid.
He is the epitome of neatness and order. The more he is absorbed in fact-finding
missions, the happier he is. With a great deal of information stored away in his mind,
he is like a squirrel storing away nuts for the winter in his quest for facts. He is
perfectly content to analyze a situation many times. He may then reanalyze it just to
make sure he hasn't missed anything.
it is easy to spot one with Virgo ascending by the way he takes in a situation around
him. He will notice objects in a room that others may not know are there. He sizes up
the immediate environment to get the feel of the lay of the land, and then may begin
to feel comfortable. He needs to be aware of things, and though he may not be
obvious about it, not much escapes his attention. When he begins to ask questions,
it's a dead giveaway that he has Virgo on the rise.
Another giveaway trait is the Virgoan need for neatness and order in his
environment. He can't function unless everything is in its place. He is a master at
making lists, having everything he needs at hand, and perfunctorily taking care of
any accumulated overflow of mail, phone calls, or errands. He loves catalogues!
Periodically, he will reorganise his closets down to the last minute detail. Department
stores conduct a booming business with Virgo rising from garment bags and
matching shoe bags down to sectioned containers and drawer dividers. He is a sucker
for rotating shelves, appliance holders, and the like. He will buy anything that might
do away with clutter and create more order. He will rearrange the counter top in his
kitchen to make it just a bit more tidy and perfect. The Virgoan trait for detail is sure
to find some expression.
The person with this ascendant is a fascinating conversationalist. He can hold the
attention of those around him for hours with his endless store of knowledge and his
interpretation of events, yet he may be so busy picking the brain of the person he
most respects that it will be difficult to get him to share this information. He has a
tendency to hide behind his inquiring mind. He is safe as long as he can put someone
else on the witness stand. He may tend to quote other sources, rather than express
his own opinion. If he is really feeling insecure, he has a tendency to criticize.
Mercury is the planet ruling intellect, speech, and communications, as well as
thoughts and ideas. Mercury was the messenger of the gods. His swift and speedy
delivery of information was his chief function. Virgo rising adds another quality to
this exchange of ideas in his ability to analyze, categorize, and delet unnecessary
information. The Virgo rising is the one who 'forges' ideas. He loves to pin himself
down to long, hard hours of research. He is a fantastic editor because of his
awareness of structure and detail. He can easily get to the essential fact of any
matter. He is a natural critic. His biggest handicap is the tendency to overanalyze
and become so immersed in detail that he forgets to see the overall picture. he can
focus on what is in the immediate present, but may neglect his vision of the future. If
he is able to see the trees and also be aware of the forest, he is a master at working
out the details of a plan. He may sometimes go around in circles with his constant
analysis and criticism, and may have to be helped in getting on with the larger
picture. He can be overly much the perfectionist. He feels safe with facts but may be
insecure when dealing with concepts. It can be important for him to learn the
difference between intellect and wisdom.
Karen Zurawski, a speech therapist with Virgo rising, described this tendency by
saying, 'I find it very difficult to step out of a situation to look at the whole picture. I
can only see what is right in front of me. I can get so involved with details that I don't
get past them to focus in on the the overall message. I'm trying to change that, but
I'm aware of a tendency to revert to old habits'. The patience and willingness to
handle details in connection with a broader concept can lead Virgo rising away from
too much attention to unimportant matters.
Since opposite signs can reflect each other, it is interesting to see how Pisces and
Virgo can teach each other some needed lessons. One with the Piscean personality is
able to see the overall picture, but may overlook essential details. Virgo rising can be
nit-picking with details and not so good with concepts. In a constructive synthesis fo
the two sides of a coin, an individual with Virgo on the rise must be on constant
lookout for the grand design in his life. It is then that he can put his fine mind to work
in the best way. He may neglect the intuitive mind in the constant use of his practical
intelligence in order to avoid a let-down. He may have to be convinced of the validity
of that higher intuition. His greatest fear seems to be that of having a pie-in-the-sky
outlook. He won't chance being led down the garden path. He questions everything
to avoid the danger of disillusionment. He keeps himself on the level of concrete fact
in order to avoid the possibility of disappointment connected to idealism, ofr he
would be devastated if his dreams crashed. He may use his left brain to the exclusion
of right-brain activity. He may not realize that he tends to limit his perceptions as a
safety device.
The individual with Virgo rising has evidently made early survival decisions about
using his mind. It appears that he trusts his own ability only when dealing with the
facts. He arms himself with intellectual awareness against the onslaught of security.
The less safe he feels, the more he talks and analyzes. It may be difficult to look
behind the words he says to discover what he really means. If Virgo rising really
delivers an onslaught of opinion against the imperfections of those around him, it is
difficult to avoid a negative reaction - but that may be the very time he needs
reassurance most. If he can keep people away by his verbal attacks, he will never
have to deal with that dangerous let-down He may be crying out to be convinced of
another point of view, but it takes a brave soul to break down his defence mechanism
of scepticism. When the sceptic does fall, however, he falls hard. It may be necessary
to present him with facts that are irrefutable, give him plenty of time to research the
situation himself, and leave it at that. If he is asked to back down on an issue his
security is threatened all over again. He can then hide behind new information,
keeping the real issue at arm's length. His intellectual gymnastic ability is tops, but
he will always respect someone more agile than he is.
Using the terms of Transactional Analysis, Mercury relates to the adult ego state.
Virgo rising was born expressing his intellectual awareness. In a regression session,
an individual with this ascendant is aware of himself as a 'mind' even at the moment
of birth. In even the early stages of his life, he sees things in an intellectual way. If he
is encouraged to express his ideas from the beginning, he develops a clear way of
communicating. He will then always be able to say what he means and mean what he
says. If Mercury is well aspected in the individual chart, it appears that the
circumstances or people around him as a child were conducive to his mental growth.
His thoughts and ideas were acknowledged and validated, and he was given
permission to express himself verbally. If Mercury is not well aspected in the chart, it
is difficult for Virgo rising to say what he thinks. He evidently was not given
persmission early on to think for himself, or he was not heard. He may have felt it
necessary to put extra sting or force into his words in order to get attention or to be
heard. He continues the kind of communication he learned as a child.
If, for instance, he was encouraged to investigate for himself and accumulate
knowledge, he easily continues in his quest for new information. He assimilates what
he learns into what he already knows. His healthy scepticism becomes his most
valuable trait. He can be an invaluable researcher. He enriches his life by finding
balance on the integration of alll levels of his mind. Each fact becomes another piece
placed properly into the jigsaw puzzle of life. He tunes in to the enormous power of
his mind. If Mercury is not well aspected in the natal chart, it is indicative that he
was not given encouragement in the development of his own mind. One young lady
remembers being told that she should be seen and not heard. A child with this
negative Mercury may also have been reprimanded with the injunction 'You don't
know what you're talking about' or words to that effect. It is especially essential to
encourage one with this ascendant to get in tune with his fine mind and to pursue his
fact-finding missions. It is only insecurity and avoidance that keeps him stuck in an
overly analytical process that keeps him going around in circles.
With a difficult Mercury in the natal chart, the individual with this ascendant can
unwittingly antagonize people around him by his seemingly negative approach. He
may develop an overly sharp manner of expressing himself. He can appear
suspicious, overly cautious, and particularly sceptical. He may seem to be lacking in
tact and consideration. His negative attacks and critical approach keep him on safe
ground until he is sure of where he stands. He is evidently in need of reassurance at
that particular moment. With some encouragement, he will investigate instead of
negate.
Virgo rising loves to be able to quote sources of information. He reads voraciously
and is well aware of what others are saying about myriads of subjets. He wants to be
well informed but he may tend to accept as authority anything he reads in print,
whether books or magazines. He respects anyone he considers an authority on a
subject. He can quote what others are saying, but may resist or avoid expressing
originality of thought. He is very aware of the newest trends, even though he may be
cautious about accepting an idea or attitude as his own until others give their stamp
of approval. He can be label-conscious, feeling that something is of value if its name
is known. He will always be up on the latest fashion in clothes, food, and lifestyles,
for he wants to be in the mainstream of life. He will feel uneasy about being out of
step with the times. He needs to be encouraged to express his own thoughts and
ideas and to take some chances occasionally, even if it is scary or risky.
This individual is attracted to occupations that require his brilliant ability to analyze.
He is a marvellous teacher, editor, critic, actor, or writer. The Virgo rising needs to
be involved with communications in general, as he can put others' ideas into crisp,
clear form. Technique becomes his security. His creative expression may lean more
toward the technical than toward the intuitive. He has fantastic ability to sort
through all sorts of information to discover what is truly valuable. An ability to
express a logic and order about his own life and world can be tremendously
reassuring to those around him. He is a sound decision-maker. He feels truly good
about himself when he is on top of any situation at hand. He can handle detailed work
better than anyone else. If you want something accomplished, look for the person
with Virgo on the rise.
The symbol of Virgo is the virgin. In its highest sense, there is an innocence and a
purity about one with this asccendant. It shows most easily in the high-minded
approach to anything sordid. He seems to emerge untouched even when he becomes
involved in less than savoury matters.
Virgo rising is rarely mean or ugly. Even the tendency to criticize is, more than
anything, a bad habit developed early in life as a defence mechanism. He can be
totally unaware of his ability to hurt or wound. He may not realize just how blunt or
sharp he can be. He is the one most surprised when someone's sensitive reaction to
his words is a cause for upset. He neve seems to realize that his cool approach can
come across like ice at times. He may appear totally unsympathetic toward another's
problems, but it is more than likely that his mind is already at work on the right
solution. He may not be given too much pampering or coddling. Unless he can help
with a problem, he may feel inadequate and unable to meet others' needs.
In the progression of the signs, Virgo is the sixth sign of the zodiac. The number six is
associated with service, work, health. Many Virgo personalities are health addicts.
The purity comes into play in their selection of pure foods and lifestyle. Their strong
service capacity may be expressed through work in a health service field, but may not
always be on mundane levels.
The positive use of Mercury in the chart gives the native with this ascendant an
extraordinary power of discrimination. The way this quality is expressed is
determined not only by the aspects to Mercury but also by its placement in the
houses in the indiviudal chart. Mercury's placement indicates what the individual
thinks about and talks about.
Through the aspects to Mercury from other planets, it is easy to see some of the
colors and characteristics that modify the pure Virgoan traits. These aspects indicate
how the person expresses his intellect and thoughts, the quality of his ideas and
speech, and how fluid his thought processes can be. It indicates other facets to his
personality, and how his natural ability can be modified by his childhood decisions
and experiences. Any conjunctions and positive aspects give added color, whereas
the negative or hard aspects modify or nullify the natural ability.
Limitation is keenly felt in childhood when mercury and Saturn are in difficult aspect.
This Virgo personality may tend toward a negative approach to life. Pessimism,
overcaution, and an overly fearful outlook may be his way of staying safe. He may
come into the world with a sense of mission, yet a fear of failure. He may doubt his
intelligence, being overly critical and judgemental to avoid his 'ultimate'
responsibility. He may be especially fearful of taking responsibility for his ideas and
his life. He is the worrier of the zodiac and may blame the conditions of his childhood
for his outlook until he learns how to break his negative patterns and programming.
With Neptune ruling the seventh house of partnership, the Virgo rising with his
practical outlook may be attracted to someone with an opposite view of life. He can
find a visionary for a mate. He can expect and may be fortunate enough to find an
ideal partner. The opposite can be true, and he can let himself in for disillusionment
in connection with partnership matters. Virgo rising may be totally unrealistic about
marriage early in his life. He may feel that with a partnership situation all his
problems will be solved. He may think that marriage will mean walking hand in hand
with his love into the sunset of life. If he has donned rose-colored glasses in this
respect, he may be very let down.
It is most essential to look at the aspects to Neptune in an individual chart to see the
potential for happiness in marriage or success in a business partnership. When
Neptune is well aspected, marital life can be ideal. He will find the combination of his
practical views and the partner's conceptual ability a fabulous complement. He will
be aware of any imperfections or faults on the part of the mate, and be totally
realistic about his own expectations; and he can create a fantastic partnership
situation with good communication as the basis.
When Neptune is badly aspected, this individual will be totally unrealistic about his
expectations. He can be attracted to someone with a naive approach to life and with
stars in the eyes. He tends to put a loved one on a pedestal and can glamorize the
whole idea of marriage or partnership. He may be unwilling to deal with everyday
problems and may not notice signs of decay in a relationship along the way. He can
expect a goddess, she a knight in white shining armor. He expects magic and can
project his own dreams onto the mate, never allowing for the truth of a situation. He
can make unreasonable demands on the partner and be tremendously shocked if the
partner doesn't fulfill his dreams.
Virgo rising may have a rude awakening about his practical nature when he can be so
impractical in selecting a mate. It is the one area where he allows himself to be
unaware of fact. If his dreams are shattered, his love object has fallen from the
pedestal, and the rose petals are scattered on the ground, it may be enormously
difficult for him to recover. He would find it hard to trust his own perceptions again.
If he can be totally realistic about his needs in a partnership situation and express
those needs clearly, he can attract someone who wil fit into his scheme of an ideal
partnership. He may never be satisfied unless he has an almost perfect marriage or
relationship.
Many times, the individual fears a strong partnership situation before the fact.
Fearing a letdown, he will never find anyone who could live up to his ideal. A mere
hint of imperfection negates a possibility of strong commitment. He can keep himself
safe by picking the very person who could never live up to his standards, thereby
keeping at bay his fear of disillusion.
(Lyn Birbeck)
You are a servant or slave. Mercury is your ruling planet. Your shadow is confusion.
Other is a saviour or victim. Neptune is Other's ruling planet.
You approach life with a view to improving the quality of it in some way, and so you
have an eye for detail and, more's the point, an eye for what is flawed, unclean,
untidy or unhealthy. Consequently, you are almost constantly on the go - there is
always something or someone that needs seeing to from where you stand. This means
that Other will very often fall into this category of what 'needs seeing to'. So Other
may be vague, unkempt, absent-minded, weak, or in some way in need or practical
attention - or at least, that is how he / she will seem to you. And this is the point,
because you can make a rod for your back with all manner of lame duck, hopeless
case, addict or invalid becoming your Other - or workload rather - simply because you
see Other as something in need of your attention. Other's response to this will be to
be even more vague and unkempt, for you are only too willing to take the strain. But
if you dropped your critical gaze for long enough you might see that Other is showing
a way to be more accepting and laid back about life.
Your need for things to be 'just so' masks a fear of collapse and confusion. Put more
accurately, your Shadow is actually a profound doubt that life and Other will be all
right without your constant attention, especially to those details. You find it hard to
trust the fact that in life some things (just have to) work themelves out in their own
way and time. As if to show you that you can no more control Other than a sailor can
control teh sea, the 'confusion' can leak in with your being particularly messy in one
area of your life, and quite indiscriminate in some of your relationships. Pick what
you ought to let go of - then do so.
A mixture of purity and 'anything goes' would be a shorthand if somewhat
contradictory description of your ideal relationship. Unconditional with distinct no-go
areas would be another. What all this amounts to is that you are attempting to find
that perfect relationship; and the nearer you get to it, the more you appreciate that
such a thing is a paradox. And the further you get from it, the more impossible it
seems. The answer is to keep working at it until you have distilled that blend of
discernment and acceptance
When you are alone, it is simply because you have priced yourself out of the market.
Virgo is the sign of the Hermit, so you are more likely than most to get left on the
shelf - out of choice, you'd protest. You may well like it that way. More to the point,
though, you are inclined to find no-one quite right because there is some deeplyseated
flaw of your own which you have classified as untouchable or hopeless. Not so
- just simply in need of practice!
(John Townley)
This position makes you a very attentive lover; and your sexual enjoyment is limited
only by your imagination and the means to implement it.
You should find a partner who knows exactly what pleases and displeases you. At the
same time, you will go to great lengths to find out precisely what turns your lover on,
and then you will do just that with love and care.
The only suggestion is not to linger too long on any facet of lovemaking, lest it
obscure the overall spirit of the occasion. You may tend to get into a rut physically, so
from time to time you should discuss with your lover what you most enjoy so that you
can add some variety to your relationship.
You derive great pleasure from the props and surroundings of your lovemaking, from
a well-appointed bedroom to all kinds of playful fetishism. In general, you should go
by a predetermined scenario, for too many surprises may prevent you from fully
entering into the spirit of the occasion.
It is rather important to have a partner who conforms physically with your image of a
good lover, and it is wise to discuss ahead of time your preferences in bed to avoid
running into problems later. You will be happiest with a lover with whom you can
work out a mutually exciting scene ahead of time and then play it to the hilt.
(Robert Hand)
You may be somewhat shy and not very self-assertive toward others. You may think of
yourself as an uninteresting person or as one who appeals to only a few people. This
is probably not true, but it is a feeling shared by many persons with Virgo rising. In
fact you are a soft-spoken, neat and orderly person who is quite likable. Your only
real problem may come from the fact that you are a perfectionist, and you may
demand that others live up to the same high standards that you set for yourself. You
are quick to point out people's flaws to them, but you should learn to be a bit more
tactful. Sometimes correcting someone is not worth the trouble it causes.
You are quite practical, and you do not like to waste time on impractical schemes. If
you cannot see the point of some activity, you are not interested in doing it. Often you
won't do something for its own sake; it has to have a purpose. But in making objects
of one sort or another, you have excellent taste, although very reserved; and you like
everything to be both graceful and practical.
If you can be useful to others or find some purpose that you believe in, you will be
very happy. You believe in work, and you feel best when you are involved in some
project. This attitude will intensify as you get older.