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In astrology, Virgo (an earth sign ruled by Mercury) is frequently characterized as having strong convictions, particularly when it comes to matters of precision, ethics, honesty, and personal standards.

https://zodiacfire.com/virgo-personality
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https://www.reddit.com/r/astrologymemes/comments/151bidy/what_is_the_pros_and_cons_of_dating_a_virgo

This manifests as being strong-minded, opinionated, and unafraid to voice beliefs or enforce rules, often driven by a desire for order and improvement.

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Their perfectionist tendencies can lead to firm judgments or criticism of anything that falls short of their ideals, making them appear resolute or even patronizing in upholding convictions.

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However, as a mutable sign, Virgos are also adaptable and analytical, so their convictions tend to be grounded in logic rather than rigid dogma, allowing for evolution when presented with new facts.

Keep in mind that astrology is interpretive and not empirically proven, so individual experiences vary based on full natal charts.

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VENUS IN VIRGO



Core Traits of Venus in Virgo


Practical and Service-Oriented Love: Venus represents how we express affection, value beauty, and form bonds. In Virgo (an earth sign ruled by Mercury), this placement emphasizes practicality, efficiency, and acts of service as primary love languages. People with Venus in Virgo show love through helpful actions—like fixing problems, organizing life, or providing reliable support—rather than grand romantic gestures. This can come across as transactional because the affection often feels tied to mutual utility or improvement.
Give-and-Take Dynamic: There's a strong focus on reciprocity. They might unconsciously evaluate relationships based on "what's in it for me?" or "how does this benefit us both?" Not in a selfish way, but in a logical, analytical one. For example:They invest in partners who are dependable and contribute equally.
Love might feel conditional: "I'll help you if you help me grow/improve."
This stems from Virgo's desire for perfection and order—relationships are seen as partnerships that should "work" efficiently.

Why It Can Seem TransactionalCritical Eye: Venus in Virgo natives are discerning and detail-oriented, which can lead to nitpicking or high standards. They might withhold affection if things don't meet their criteria, making interactions feel like a checklist or exchange rather than unconditional.
Emotional Detachment: Unlike more emotive Venus placements (e.g., in Pisces or Leo), Virgo's influence can make love feel more intellectual or task-based. They prioritize functionality over passion, which might be misinterpreted as calculating or business-like.
Examples in Relationships:In romance: They might approach dating with a pragmatic mindset, seeking partners who align with long-term goals (e.g., shared values on health, work ethic, or finances) rather than just chemistry.
In friendships or business: Bonds could revolve around shared tasks or mutual benefits, like collaborating on projects where each person's skills complement the other's.

Positive SideThis "transactional" quality isn't inherently negative—it's often a strength. Venus in Virgo people are incredibly loyal once committed, offering steadfast support that builds secure, enduring relationships. Their practicality helps avoid drama and fosters growth, turning partnerships into productive, healing alliances.

Challenges and GrowthPotential Pitfalls: If unbalanced, it can lead to overly critical or unromantic dynamics, where love feels like a contract. They might struggle with vulnerability, fearing imperfection.
How to Evolve: Integrating softer energies (e.g., via aspects to Neptune or Moon) or consciously practicing unconditional gestures can help. Therapy or self-reflection on perfectionism often aids in softening this edge.

This is a general interpretation; the full chart (house placement, aspects, etc.) modifies it. For instance, in your earlier query about Venus in Virgo in the 7th square Pluto in the 10th, the square could intensify the transactional feel through power dynamics or control issues in partnerships. If you share more chart details, I can refine this!

The Signification of Saturn in the Signes.
IF Saturn be found to be Lord of a Geniture, and well placed in the Geni∣ture, and increasing in strength, and the ☽ decreasing; he maketh men of a high Spirit; and raiseth them to great honours; seldome laughing, keeping anger long, of good counsell, faithfull, and of approv∣ed good Judgmens, performing all things with Judgment, and reason, but not caring for mariage, not affecting wives nor Chil∣dren. They are alwayes removed and
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vacant, to themselves, little eaters, but great drinkers: for the Corporature of their bodies, they are Slender, pale, and wan, an ilfavoured countenance, great ears, and thick lips, thick hard haire, a small heart, a little breast, of nature cold, alwayes some malignant humour daily offending them, and are very much afflict∣ed with some inward greife as the colick daily belching and breaking of wind.

For the most part they are malicious, leading a laborious solicitous and carefull life, full of daily griefs and imployed about the water or leading their lives in watery places.

But if ♄ be Lord of the Geniture and in his own house, or in his Tearms; or in the house of ♃ or in his tearmes; or in the house of the ☉: and if the nativity be by day, he maketh the native famous and Noble in his life, giving him much pow∣er and felicity.

But if he be in the house of ♂ or in the terms of ♂, or in the house of the ☽, he maketh the native, of a sorrowfull, labori∣ous, humble, sordid; and inglorious life, and daily afflicted with sorrow. And these evils shall be stronger, if it be a noct∣urnall Geniture; and if the ☽ be decreasing
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in light, then the hair of his head is very thin, or he will be much deformed by baldness, and such persons are much sub∣ject to be suddenly taken with blindnesse, or losse of their sight, through some flux of Rehume; he also signifies plurisies Dropsies, Gout, Falling-Sicknesse, Crump, Convulsion-fits, especially if the Lord of the Geniture be afflicted; and ill placed, or impedited by any ill Aspect of the ☽. But if he be placed with any benevolent Stars beairng rule and strong, he bringeth those benefits and preferments before spoken of: and maketh a good Physitian. But if Aries be placed with any evil Star, these evils he increaseth with much calamity; he commonly causeth long life, and sick∣nesse through vicious humors. They commonly live in moist watery pla∣ces, or in secret hidden places.

If ♌ be in the house or Termes of ☿ he maketh wicked persons, witches, perjured, haters of their Brethern and parents.