Famous Virgos: Cameron Diaz, Beyonce, Hugh Grant, Peter Sellers, Sophia Loren, Elvis Costello, Mother Teresa, William Rice Burroughs, Otis Redding, Jeremy Irons

Fastidious Virgos are pedantic methodical people, some are so nitpicky they drive those around them crazy. However they make dutiful workers with their attention to detail and dedication to the task at hand. As they are control freaks they try to reach superhuman standards and when they don’t they become stressed and worry to the point of ill health. Being a perfectionist, they expect others to adhere to their principles and work ethics.

Mercury the planet of mental dexterity rules this sign, therefore they display a high level of intelligence and are well read on many subjects. Agatha Christie, HG Wells, Roald Dahl and Stephen King are some of the renowned writers that have been born under this sign,

Of course they are not all about diligence and hard work, finicky Virgo’s possess a wicked sense of humour and are a loyal and exceptionally giving to those in need.

Being a somewhat conservative dresser, their style leans towards the modest and unpretentious but always immaculate, no sloppiness for them! They are known to be fastidious about germs and cleanliness, such as surgical masked Virgoan Michael Jackson.

Virgo is signified by the Virgin who holds sheaves of wheat in her hand, symbolising wisdom and purity.

Virgo 2012 Astrological Forecast

Virgos set the year ablaze from the get go. For a steady, detailed orientated sign this is a rarity. You won’t be thinking, and pondering for too long due to assertive dynamic Mars in Virgo until July 2012. You may have already been feeling the intensity since November of last year, and this has given you the motivation and determination to move forward despite some arduous obstacles.

Reserved by nature you prefer to work steadily on projects at your own pace, however Mars will give you that extra vivacity to make a house move, change jobs or really pursue the object of your attention, much to the surprise of those around you, who never took you for one to be so forceful.

A holiday or adventure will be utilizing much of your time in early 2012 and will be instigating you to make a bold relocation move or pursue some sort of risky sport or hobby that is very different to your normal persona. When the month of June hits, your career and status will be elevated to a new level, you are ready to step up and make your mark. Luck will be on your side for the second part of the year, so you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Finances have been hard hitting, you have been strapped for cash for most of 2011. Hopefully you have learnt some tough lessons in the art of saving and investing and won’t be expending your funds rashly. No doubt by October you will be in much better financial shape and feeling a lot more secure in your monetary dealings.

Relationships in 2012 will have a more artistic and spiritual connection to them, people from your past may re-enter your life, or there may be something prophetic about a meeting with another. Although this can be seductive, mysterious and elusive, it can also throw your life into a spin causing some sort of confusion, perhaps this is love!

In 2012 you may not have everything so defined as you have done in the past. Take advantage of all you can experience and learn in the first six months as June onwards you are ready for the recognition that has eluded you for some time. It’s really time to change the perception of all that has been said about Virgos. By the end of the year no one will call you shy and retiring!


'Fear less, hope more; eat less, chew more; whine less, breath more; talk less, say more; love more, and all good things will be yours.' - Swedish proverb


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