Virgo – One Who Serves

Virgo – One Who Serves

24”x36” oil and gold acrylic on canvas
© Jo Jayson 2026
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Virgo – August 23/24-September 22/23 – Latin for ‘virgin’ which originally had the meaning of a young, unmarried maiden, emphasizing her autonomy and independence. Virgo is strongly connected to fertility goddesses, such as Artemis, Astraea, but more commonly Demeter, a Greek harvest goddess. The Virgo constellation was associated with a barley or wheat sheaf representing the harvest and the earth’s fertility.
Virgos are an earth sign and embody a quiet strength shaped by intelligence, discernment, and an unwavering commitment to purpose and serving. They are independent and self-sufficient, grounded, and often very analytical. Naturally inclined to examine life through a lens of logic and reason, they are also deeply meticulous and give great attention to details. Practical and organized and with a need for their life and their environment to be in order, all of which gives them a sense of peace.
Virgos are deeply devoted to helping others. Their care is dependable and loyal, and their manner is gentle and nurturing, offering compassion in a quiet and steady way. Driven by a desire to help, they express love through acts of service, and they excel at organizing, solving problems, offering advice, or taking care of daily tasks.
With high standards and a deeply perfectionist streak, Virgo strives to do things the “right” way, holding themselves—often more than anyone else—to exacting expectations. This can make them very self-critical and sometimes rigid, wanting always to do things better. They value inner discipline and can push themselves too far in their need for perfection. Their tendency to overanalyze situations can lead to worry or anxiety. Still, this same trait fuels their reliability and dependability.
Virgos value their independence and their own personal space. They are discerning when it comes to partners and friends and often prefer to stay in the background rather than be in the spotlight, and their emotions are usually kept in check.
Beneath the reserved and calm exterior of a Virgo lies a resilient, wise person with a strong moral compass. Virgos show their innate altruism through practical service and acts of kindness and often go out of their way to fix problems or support others, making them the zodiac’s most reliable and dependable helpers…..© Jo Jayson 2026