Oh, Virgos. Like Atlas, they carry the weight of the world on their shoulders – often on their own accord and without ever having been asked to do so. The earth sign is represented by the image of a young maiden carrying a sheaf of wheat, reflecting their ever-industrious nature.
One of the only signs not represented by an animal, it’s telling that they are reflected instead by a symbol of the divine feminine, which is seen as evocative of fertility and harvest. The sign of the maiden nevertheless carries a myriad of connotations both positive and negative. She’s caring and hardworking but seeks control; she’s loyal and analytical but a perfectionist; she’s a natural homemaker but will wear herself thin keeping things tidy.
