Leo exemplifies the principle of cosmic splendor; wherein character defects due to planets in Leo persist
through long periods, and good qualities from planets favorably aspecting the Sign are never lost.
..........The Lion flames: There the Sun's course runs hottest.
..........Empty of grain the and fields appear
..........When first the Sun into Leo enters.
...................................................- Aratus
First Decan: Rulership, fiery love, and the desire to rule others; extremes of pleasure whether in love or
asceticism.
Second Decan: Reformation, a convincing leader, given to ruthless onslaughts against his enemies; clear vision
as to weaknesses in politics and religion.
Third Decan: Ambition, a determination to rise in life, at the sacrifice of anything and anybody.
Sign: Virgo.
The Virgin. The sixth sign of the zodiac. Its symbol is probably a representation of the Girdle of Hymen, and
has reference to the Immaculate Conception of a Messiah. It is usually pictured by a virgin holding in her hand
a green branch, an car of corn, or a spike of grain. Spica is a star in the constellation of Virgo. Here was
commemorated the Festival of Ishtar, goddess of fertility. The Sun is in Virgo annually from August 23 to
September 22. Astrologically and astronomically it is the thirty-degree arc immediately preceding the Sun's
passing over the Fall Equinoctial point, occupying a position along the Ecliptic from 150° to 180°. It is the
Mutable quality of the Earth element: negative, cold, dry, sterile, human; also critical, practical, helpful. Ruler:
Mercury. Detriment: Jupiter. Fall: Venus.
...............Critical Virgo
........Who criticizes all she sees:
........Yes, e'en would analyze a sneeze?
........Who hugs and loves her own disease?
................Humpf, Virgo.
Symbolic interpretation: A green branch; an car of wheat or corn; the Immaculate Virgin who gives birth to a
world-saviour.
Form and the differentiation of sex. Discrimination through a critical analysis of the fruits of action.