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Astrology Lessons - Virgo Sign Significations (Kanya Rashi)

Virgo (Kanya) is the sixth sign of the zodiac. Its ruler is Mercury (Budha). It is an Earth element sign and a Dual sign. This sign represents the waist of the Kalapurusha. Virgo natives possess analytical skills and a temperament that seeks cleanliness and perfection. Detailed information regarding Virgo is provided below.

1. Basic Details

Lord Mercury (Budha)
Symbol Virgin (a girl holding corn and a lamp)
Element Earth
Nature Dual (Dvisvabhava), Gentle (Saumya), Even/Female
Nakshatras Uttara Phalguni (2, 3, 4 padas), Hasta (4 padas), Chitra (1, 2 padas)
Direction South

2. Virgo Significations

Virgo primarily signifies service, health, logic, and details. Let's look at its classifications:

Section Characteristics and Significations
Personality Intelligence, critical nature, observing every small detail, cleanliness (hygiene), shyness, practical approach, saving, and a drive for perfection.
Physique & Health Body Parts: Waist, intestines, digestive system, nervous system.
Appearance: Tall and thin physique, youthful appearance, and an active gait.
Health: Digestive problems, gastric issues, ulcers, nerve weakness, and skin diseases.
Places Hospitals, libraries, gardens, crop fields, workshops, educational institutions, auditing offices, and pharmacies.
Professions Accountant (CA), auditor, doctor, nurse, teacher, computer programmer, statisticians, critics, and clerks.

3. Special Features

  • Exaltation: Mercury (Budha) attains exaltation at 15 degrees in this very sign. The fact that the lord's own house and exaltation sign are the same is a unique feature of Virgo.
  • Debilitation: Venus (Shukra) attains debilitation at 27 degrees in Virgo (may lead to relationship issues due to excessive criticism).
  • Moolatrikona: For Mercury, the zone from 16 to 20 degrees is the Moolatrikona zone.
  • Service Nature: As the 6th sign (Service/Disease) of the Kalapurusha wheel, these natives are at the forefront of serving others.

Analysis Tip

Individuals with a strong Virgo influence in their horoscope possess an "I Analyze" temperament. They do not accept anything without deep scrutiny. They are excellent planners, but overthinking is their primary weakness.




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