Planets in Virgo

Moon

The Moon in Virgo generates a definite reserve in expression, and a personality that is often critical and analytical. Emotions and responses are expressed quietly, logically, and critically. They are not unemotional, but they can sometimes come across as a little cold, detached or prudish. They can seem proud and stuffy, when in fact, they are rather easily hurt. They react to life in a very common sense manner, never viewing the world through 'rose tinted glasses'.

Their desire to be considered superior intellectually may be a cover for a deep-seated inferiority complex. Overly critical of themselves, they assume that people will judge them harshly and find them lacking; they respond well to encouragement and appreciation. This is a placement that shows much lack of self-esteem, and subjects tend to keep their feelings under wraps, as they may feel that people don't like them.

They have a desire to serve others, but have trouble understanding other people's motivations and intentions. They analyze and criticise all sense impressions with care; sometimes they can be quite fussy about minor details. They are shrewd, with good business sense and meticulous attention to detail. Temperamental at times, they tend to get picky and argumentative.

Even when their feelings are engaged, their shyness makes it hard for them to be demonstrative with their affections. Instead they express caring by doing things for the people they love, trying to make themselves indispensable to their loved ones so they won't be able to get along without them.

Mercury

Mercury in Virgo produces a mind that is quiet, logical, organised - but highly critical. This placement indicates excellent analytical abilities, and a good common sense approach to most mental activities. They tend to catch on to things quickly, and they carry out their tasks in a businesslike manner. They require orderly surroundings and efficient methods of operation. They want such a degree of minute precision and accuracy that many will perceive them as a nit-picker.

There is some tendency for them to lack confidence or at least to seem to lack confidence. The hesitation that precedes action often relates to their habit of checking, double checking and going over things one last time, before taking final action.

Venus

Venus in Virgo produces tendencies to over-analyse emotions. They play it safe in affairs of the heart, but their cool exterior is often a cover for romantic shyness. They do have deep emotions, but they keep them in check. They feel it better to be safe than sorry.

They are capable of complete romantic involvement, but never with showy or demonstrative displays. While they are constant in relationships, they insist that their lovers share their ideals and high standards. No one gets better treatment in a relationship than does their chosen mate; they show they care by focusing on the practical needs of their partner. They have a neat personal appearance, polite manners, fastidious personal hygiene, and are repelled by the uncouth in any form. They would prefer living the solo life to being with someone who fails to live up to their standards.

Mars

Mars in Virgo produces high mental energies, reasonable physical energies, but limited emotional energies. Physical and sexual energy is limited to short, sharp bursts.

They are usually considered a conscientious worker, and much of their energy goes into careful planning before they embark on any project. Painstaking and dedicated in their work, they may lack innovation and imagination, but never attention to detail. They are highly critical and exacting in all that they do; whilst this may make them difficult to work with because they are so particular about everything being done correctly, they are often the one that can be depended on to get the job done right.

There is much associated with this placement that involves helping people. They need to feel needed, and they can be very tireless in such a role. As such, they are often associated with the health fields; doctors, nurses and social workers often have Mars placed here.

Mars, the indicator of passions, is not very passionate in Virgo. Although their sex drive may be strong, their willingness to express it can be weak. They may be a little bit afraid of letting their passions loose, and even be critical of those that do.

Jupiter

Subjects with Jupiter in Virgo tend to be practical, logical and sensuous. They have a cautious, practical and scientific outlook on life, which can at times make them become a little cynical. They may take on large projects only to get bogged down because of their insistence on the correctness of every detail.

Saturn

Saturn in Virgo limits or controls the practical, analytical, restless nature while teaching the subject how to concentrate on one job at a time and complete it. They are a hard and careful worker; research, strategies and record-keeping are areas in which they may excel. However, they may worry too much about trivial problems.

Uranus

Uranus in Virgo often is linked to neurotic behaviour, health changes and mental restlessness. People born with this placement often become involved with new trends and ideas related to diet, health, and employment concepts.