Virgo The Virgin

The sign symbolises chastity and forms the central idea of a great number of myths. The Sun-God is always born at midnight, on the 25th of December, at which time the constellation of Virgo is seen shining above the horizon in the east. Hence, originated the primitive idea of the Son of God, being born of a Virgin. When the sun passes through this sign the harvest is ready for the reaper; hence, Virgo symbolises as the gleaning maid with two ears of wheat in her hand. 

Kabbalistically, the sign Virgo signifies the solar plexus of the grand archetypal man, and therefore, represents the assimilating and distributing functions of the human organism. Consequently, we find that those born under this influence posses fine discriminating powers as to the choice of food best adapted to their particular organic requirements. This constellation, as governing the bowels of humanity, is highly important, since the intestines comprise a very vital section of the digestive organism and vital fluids. Upon the esoteric planisphere, Virgo is occupied by Asher. “Out of Asher, his bread shall be fat,” says Jacob, “and he shall yield royal dainties.” This typifying the riches of the harvest. This sign expresses the fulfilment of the creative design, hence, the mysteries of maternity are concealed under this symbol. It also reveals to us the significance of the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. 

The mystical gem of Virgo is jasper, a stone possessing very important virtues. It should be worn by all natives born under this sign. Virgo is the second emanation of the earthly trigon, and is the constellation of Mercury. Upon the intellectual plane, the sign Virgo signifies the realisation of hopes. Those dominated by this influx are calm, confident and contented; they are reflective and studious, and extremely fond of reading. Consequently, they become the mental repositories of much external wisdom and learning. 

Their chief attributes are hope and contentment. These desirable qualities, combined with the mental penetration of Mercury, which this sign contains, all conduce to make the native of Virgo pre-eminently fitted for the close application of scientific study. They posses large, well balanced brains and very superior intellectual abilities and make clever statesmen, when thrown into the vortex of political life. Upon the physical plane, Virgo gives a medium stature, very neat and compact, dark sanguine complexion, and dark hair; disposition is ingenious, studious and inclined to be witty, rather even temper, but more excitable than Taurine persons. As orators, Virgo persons are fluent, plain, practical, and very interesting. Of plants, this sign rules endive, millet, privet, succory, wood-bine, skullcap, valerian, wheat, barley, oats and rye. Of stones, the various kinds of flint. 

Art by Zhang Jingna



Source;

The Light of Egypt; Thomas Burgoyne 

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