Virgo Magick
Includes Mercury Magick and Magick for Moon Mansions 12 - 14
The Virgin - The Maiden
August 23 - September 21
Ruled by Mercury
Working with the infrastructure…
While Leo focuses on being ahead of the crowd and capturing attention with swirling growth and fancy leaves, the Virgo prefers to stay in the background and work hard to build up all of those important systems very few other signs even think about…the Virgo plant would focus on building up and thickening the stem and root system in order to support the leaves and fruit. Without the Virgoan attention to detail and behind the scenes work, the plant would become top heavy and soon fall over.
The Decans of Virgo
August 23 - September 1
Mercury/Mercury
September 2 - September 12
Mercury/Saturn
September 13 - September 21
Mercury/Venus
Best known stars in the Constellation of the Virgin
Spica, Zavijava, and Vindemiatrix
Astrological properties of Virgo
Planetary Ruler: Mercury, planet of communication, travel, vital intelligence, networking, and commerce.
Archetype: The Virgin, the Maiden, the Craftsmen
The Myths and Associations: The Myth of Demeter and Persephone, Astraeus, Istar, Isis, Kauni, Khosha, Betheluh
Element: Earth
Quality: Mutable
Sex: Feminine
Rules: The 6th house of the zodiac, the house of health, work, every day concerns, class consciousness, traditional and alternative medicine, social integration and adaptation
Keywords: Craftsmen, perfectionist, critical, master of details, supportive, service oriented, protector, practical, diligent, reliable, clever, shrewd, flexible, pure, reserved
Moon Mansions with Virgo energy:
The path of the Moon is divided into twenty-eight stations among the fixed stars . These twenty-eight stations are known as the Moon Mansions, and are, in short, a Lunar Zodiac. When the Moon passes through each Mansion, she takes on and reflects the energy of that Mansion. Using the energy of the Moon in combination with the energy of the Mansions, you can boost the power and the success of your magickal practice. Moon Magick is extremely powerful when the astrological associations (aspects, sign, and transits to your personal natal chart) and Moon Mansions are taken into consideration. Pay attention to what Mansion the Moon is passing through when considering what type of spell or ritual you are contemplating for the New or Full Moon
Mansion Twelve: Alzarpham, Alzarea, or Azarpha
From 21.26 Leo to 04.17 Virgo
Energy of Mansion Twelve: Preparing for the worst, traveling the middle road, balancing impulsiveness with caution, starting over, investigating doubts, meditation
Spells and Rituals: Rituals involving or improving the ability to steer a middle course, to hold the reins and steer (much like the Chariot card in the Tarot), going within for answers to troubling dilemmas, practicing patience, spells to wipe the slate clean and start over
Mansion Thirteen: Alhaire or Alalma
From 04.17 Virgo to 17.08 Virgo
Energy of Mansion Thirteen:Habitual thinking, concern with what others think, behaving the way society expects, convention, financial skill, prudence, criticism, using sound judgment to heal
Spells and Rituals: Rituals to break conventional thought, money spells, spells to gain new insight and breadth of vision or to let go of inhibiting self-criticism, healing spells.
Mansion Fourteen: Achurethor Arimet, Azimel, Azimeth, Alhumech or Alcheymech ~ From 17.08 Virgo to 00.00 Libra
Energy of Mansion Fourteen: Prudence, analytical ability, ambition, material gain, perfectionism, desire to rise above current position, forethought and planning, possessiveness
Spells and Rituals: Rituals involving ambition, monetary gain, or a rise in social prominence, letting go of possessive feelings, increasing analytical ability.
Magickal properties of Virgo
It is important to note here that there are various ideas and slight differences of opinion regarding the magickal properties and energy of each sign. If your personal practice and experience suggests different properties, then please follow your own tradition. Magick is a very personal experience, and the properties suggested herein are what I have found useful in my own work.
Colors: Yellow, brown, gray, tan, greens
Gemstones: Sapphire, Nephrite Jade, Carnelian, Amazonite, Peridot
Totem Animals: Owl, Bear, Lamb, Spiny Anteater, Salmon
Herbs and plant energies: Violet, Aster, Heather, Lavender, Mulberry, Azalea, Fern, Myrtle, Valerian, Dill, Fennel, Sassafras, Narcissus, Vanilla, Lily of the Valley, Sage
Scent (for oils and incense): Lavender, Violet, Vanilla, Lily of the Valley
Metals: Quicksilver and Nickel
Numbers: 4, 5, 6
Angels: Akaiah ~ Angel of first quinance of Virgo, Aldiah ~ Angel of fourth quinance of Virgo, Ananaurah ~ Angel of first decante of Virgo, Hamaliel ~ Archangel of Virgo, Haziel ~ Angel of third quinance of Virgo, Hihayah ~ Angel of sixth quinance of Virgo, Kehethel ~ Angel of the second quinance of Virgo, Laviah ~ Angel of fifth quinance of Virgo, Rayadyah ~ Angel of second decante of Virgo, Shelathiel ~ Angel of Virgo, Veyel ~ Angel of 6th astrological house
Note: All magickal information included on this site is positive magick. I have not included the darker information as I do not practice any magick that interferes with the free will of others or harms anyone or anything. I do not condemn those who wish to work with more controlling or negative magick, but I do not personally wish to distribute or encourage such endeavors. It is up to each of us to walk our own path, and my path is into the light.
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