Virgo season is here! Virgo is associated with the symbol of the Maiden, whose energy is nurturing, healing, and focused on creating abundance and comfort for themselves as well as others. In Greek mythology Virgo is linked to Demeter, goddess of agriculture, harvest, planting/growing, and herbal medicine. But she may also be connected to Persephone, Demeter’s daughter and Queen of the Underworld, goddess of springtime, grain, and nature.
Tarot Correspondence
Each zodiac sign has a set of tarot cards associated with it, and this is where we can dig into the many layers of meaning that connect them. For Virgo, those cards are the Hermit and the Eight, Nine, and Ten of Pentacles.
The Hermit represents the self-aware and critical eye of Virgo turned inward for the purpose of self-healing and introspection. When we understand ourselves and our needs more fully we can then turn our focus outward to help those around us.
The Three Decans of Virgo
The decans of a sign can be viewed as a sort of subsection to its larger themes. Think of them like acts in a play, each illustration a different period or cycle for that sign. For Virgo, these are the Eight, Nine, and Ten of Pentacles.
The last three cards of the Pentacles suit represent the completion of a cycle in relation to a career or job, or the general labor needed to bring success and comfort. It's at this point that we are able to reflect on our past achievements and failures, and learn to find fulfillment in the material without becoming overly materialistic.
The Eight of Pentacles symbolizes the process of mastery. This is the dedication to a goal, project, or learning to refine our skills and talents so that we can utilize them in efficient and meaningful ways. Virgo plays in here with an eye for perfection and the attention to detail needed to take those talents to the next level. Through analyzing our work, we can begin to manifest our dreams for success into reality.
The Nine of Pentacles illustrates the period after mastery where we can sit back and enjoy the rewards of our efforts. The work is not done, but there has been a lot of time, energy, and patience put in and we are beginning to see tangible results. This is a card of pleasure, indulgence, and being physically connected to the world around us. There is a sense of isolation to this card, and this refers to Virgo’s need to balance self-care with tending to their community and loved ones.
The Ten of Pentacles is the culmination of all the lessons, failures, and hard work up to this point. It is the moment when we realize the abundance in our lives is enough to satiate our needs and allow us to provide for others. These successes mean that we can be generous with our resources and our wealth, and we can continue to share meaningful work with the world, our friends, and our families. This is the ultimate goal for Virgo – finding a way to be helpful to their community and loved ones, and making sure everyone has what they need to feel safe, secure, and comfortable.
Here’s a tarot spread that focuses on the themes of Virgo and The Hermit. First, find the Hermit card in your deck and place it at the top of your working space. Then, take a deep breath, shuffle, and pull your cards for the remaining questions.
*Note: If any of the Virgo decan cards (8, 9, 10 of Pentacles) appear, treat them as a magnifier of The Hermit’s message: you may want to pay extra attention there.
