The Virgo Sun sign, symbolized by ‘The Virgin” is here during August 22 to September 22 and is the sixth sign on the zodiac wheel. This Sun sign is reliable, hard working, modest and dedicated.  Virgo’s keen eye for details will analyze everything, making a career in accounting a perfect fit. They research, collect, process and incorporate facts for they seek perfection for themselves and others around them. This need for perfection comes from their inner feelings of inadequacy, making them irritable and demanding.  Instead of being so critical, the Virgo individual should be willing to be more loving and accepting of others, as well as themselves and forget about getting to perfection. Their tendency to be high strung and chronic worriers paves the way for them to become hypochondriacs when most of the time there is nothing to worry about. The mutable quality earth element of the Virgo makes them creative, practical, down to earth, and flexible. A humble Virgo will find fulfillment through their service to others. This will empower the spirituality within. They have natural counseling and problem solving abilities thereby attracting people in need. Due to this, the planet Chiron, symbolizing healing, is associated with Virgo. Virgos are focused individuals who are thorough and organized. Sometimes too focused, they are unable to move on to the next project or chore and, at times, will miss some fun along the way. As compulsive workers, Virgos will radiate a ‘know it all’ attitude turning others off especially when they hastily point out other’s flaws. Many misunderstand Virgos, so it’s important for them to take a step back before speaking. Adopt a diplomatic way when trying to get everyone to listen to them in order to have things in perfect operating order. Home is where their heart is and where Virgo feels most comfortable and secure. You will find them tinkering around the home making sure everything is working properly and in its right place. Virgos are also very health conscious which can become an obsession due to their need for perfection. This sun sign is ruled by Mercury, the planet of intelligence and communication. Virgos are quick witted but may have issues communicating thoughts and feelings, often resorting to the expression “never mind.”  Mercury also is often associated with the nervous system since it’s the way the brain and body talk to each other. One thing for many to do, especially a Virgo, is to embrace self-love and acceptance. Rose (Rosa damascena) is a perfect essential oil for this.  The heavy floral aroma of Rose comforts the heart, hugs the soul and opens the heart chakra to allow in unconditional love. This floral sweet scent will peacefully sedate a Virgo’s frizzled nerves and helps ease hopelessness, frustration and anxiety.  Rose essential oil is a spiritually uplifting oil, and is quite effective on all levels of the mind, soul and body. Many Aromatherapists will use Rose essential oil when formulating a blend to assist with grief, with its scent affecting emotions by way of consoling the heart. Rosa damascena is a very expensive essential oil. The flower petals are hand-picked so as to not cause any damage to the petals and are collected during early morning hours when the flowers are wide open. The essential oil is extracted from steam distillation of many thousands of carefully hand-picked petals which will only yield a few ounces. So when a bottle of Rose essential oil in a store is sold for $8, that is a sure sign it is a synthetic fragrance made in a lab and not from real rose petals. A more accurate price for a 1ml bottle is approximately $100 retail. The aromatic effects of Palmarosa essential oil (Cymbopogon martini) encourage Virgos to be less critical of themselves and others, allowing them to be gentle especially in the Virgo’s communication delivery.  Palmarosa presents strength and purpose without the obstacle of insecurity. This has a sweet lemon-like, rosy, floral aroma as if lemon and rose essential oils were blended together. The aroma of Palmarosa essential oil has an uplifting effect that invigorates the soul, quiets down the Virgo mind and fades away stress.  Since this essential oil is steam distilled from wild grass easily blown in the wind, the aroma also encourages flexibility, which will benefit the Virgo. Rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora) essential oil is a wonderful oil to use when an overall balancing effect is desired.  The oil is steam distilled from pieces of wood of the Aniba rosaeodora tree. When strength, balance and courage are needed, wood essential oils, like Rosewood, make a great choice.  Next time you look at a tree, notice its trunk, height, and limbs, it represents strength.  Rosewood essential oil also connects us spiritually, clears our mind, settles down mental chatter and evokes a feeling of well-being – all helpful to a neurotic Virgo.  The warm, woodsy aroma encourages power, wisdom and compassion. Also associated with the 5th chakra, the throat chakra, Rosewood essential oil may help Virgo to speak their truth with confidence and self love. Fun fact: Writer, Agatha Christie was a Virgo. To purchase Zen Age Aromatherapy astrology/zodiac blends, or for more information please visit www.TheZenAge.com. Please become a fan of my pages on www.facebook.com/ZenAgeAroma and www.facebook.com/ZenAgeMedium Thanks for reading. Namaste. Cris Avery Cole, Holistic Aromatherapist and Intuitive Medium

Disclaimer: Information provided is for entertainment and educational purposes only. It is general in nature, based on variety of research, study, personal experience, interpretation and opinion. It is not intended to counsel, treat, cure, diagnose or prescribe. Please visit our website for resource information. Readers are encouraged to seek professional help for emotional, mental or physical issues. Essential oils are not to be ingested and kept out of reach of children and pets. Some essential oils have contraindications so be sure to use caution if pregnancy, serious illness or disease exists. Essential oils mentioned in this article are not necessarily indicative of the essential oils used in the Zen Age astrology blend for this sun sign. Zodiac dates are approximate as they will change year to year. Zen Age / Copyright / 2013

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