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	*Wikipedia (2005). ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgo Virgo].'' Retrieved March 1, 2005		*Wikipedia (2005). ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgo Virgo].'' Retrieved March 1, 2005

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	'''Virgo''' (♍, and Latin for ''virgin'') is a constellation of the [[zodiac]]. Lying between [[Leo]] to the west and the [[Libra]] to the east, it is one of the largest constellations in the sky. It can be easily found through its bright α star, Spica.		'''Virgo''' (♍, and Latin for ''virgin'') is a constellation of the [[zodiac]]. Lying between [[Leo]] to the west and the [[Libra]] to the east, it is one of the largest constellations in the sky. It can be easily found through its bright α star, Spica.

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	==Astrology==		==Astrology==
	The [[astrological sign]] Virgo ([[August 23]] - [[September 22]]) is associated with the constellation. In some cosmologies, Virgo is associated with the classical [[elements\|element]] [[Earth]], and thus called an Earth Sign (with [[Taurus]] and [[Capricorn]]). It is also one of the mutable signs (along with [[Gemini]], [[Sagittarius]], and [[Pisces]]). Its ruling planet is [[Mercury (astrology)\|Mercury]]. Its polar opposite is [[Pisces]]. Each astrological sign is assigned a part of the body, viewed as the seat of its power. Virgo rules the [[intestines]]. The symbol for Virgo is the virgin. Virgo qualities include an ability to organize, attention to cleanliness, extreme restlessness, selflessness, a desire for service, and an ability to get things done.		The [[astrological sign]] Virgo (August 23 - September 22) is associated with the constellation. In some cosmologies, Virgo is associated with the classical [[elements\|element]] [[Earth]], and thus called an Earth Sign (with [[Taurus]] and [[Capricorn]]). It is also one of the mutable signs (along with [[Gemini]], [[Sagittarius]], and [[Pisces]]). Its ruling planet is [[Mercury (astrology)\|Mercury]]. Its polar opposite is [[Pisces]]. Each astrological sign is assigned a part of the body, viewed as the seat of its power. Virgo rules the [[intestines]]. The symbol for Virgo is the virgin. Virgo qualities include an ability to organize, attention to cleanliness, extreme restlessness, selflessness, a desire for service, and an ability to get things done.

	==References==		==References==
	*Wikipedia (2005). ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgo Virgo].'' Retrieved March 1, 2005		*Wikipedia (2005). ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgo Virgo].'' Retrieved March 1, 2005

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	==Mythology==		==Mythology==
	Who exactly Virgo was considered to represent is uncertain; in history, it has been associated with nearly every prominent [[goddess]], including [[Ishtar]], [[Isis]], [[Cybele]], and [[Athena]]. Virgo may also feature, along with Ursa Major, and Ursa Minor, as part of the source of the myth of [[Callisto]], either as Callisto herself, or as [[Hera]]. [[Persephone]] (who in some mythologies, notably the [[Eleusinian Mysteries]], was considered to be a form of [[Demeter]]) is often mentioned as well, Virgo being visible mainly in the spring months when she was believed to have risen from the underworld.		Who exactly Virgo was considered to represent is uncertain; in history, it has been associated with nearly every prominent goddess, including [[Ishtar]], [[Isis]], [[Cybele]], and [[Athena]]. Virgo may also feature, along with Ursa Major, and Ursa Minor, as part of the source of the myth of [[Callisto]], either as Callisto herself, or as [[Hera]]. [[Persephone]] (who in some mythologies, notably the [[Eleusinian Mysteries]], was considered to be a form of [[Demeter]]) is often mentioned as well, Virgo being visible mainly in the spring months when she was believed to have risen from the underworld.

	According to one interpretation, the constellation depicts [[Astraea]], the virgin daughter of the god [[Zeus]] and the goddess [[Themis]]. Astraea was known as the goddess of justice, and was identified as this constellation due to the presence of the scales of justice [[Libra]] nearby, and supposedly ruled the world at one point with her wise ways until mankind became so callous that she returned to skies in disgust.		According to one interpretation, the constellation depicts [[Astraea]], the virgin daughter of the god [[Zeus]] and the goddess [[Themis]]. Astraea was known as the goddess of justice, and was identified as this constellation due to the presence of the scales of justice [[Libra]] nearby, and supposedly ruled the world at one point with her wise ways until mankind became so callous that she returned to skies in disgust.

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'''Virgo''' (♍, and Latin for ''virgin'') is a constellation of the [[zodiac]]. Lying between [[Leo]] to the west and the [[Libra]] to the east, it is one of the largest constellations in the sky. It can be easily found through its bright α star, Spica.

==Mythology==
Who exactly Virgo was considered to represent is uncertain; in history, it has been associated with nearly every prominent [[goddess]], including [[Ishtar]], [[Isis]], [[Cybele]], and [[Athena]]. Virgo may also feature, along with Ursa Major, and Ursa Minor, as part of the source of the myth of [[Callisto]], either as Callisto herself, or as [[Hera]]. [[Persephone]] (who in some mythologies, notably the [[Eleusinian Mysteries]], was considered to be a form of [[Demeter]]) is often mentioned as well, Virgo being visible mainly in the spring months when she was believed to have risen from the underworld.

According to one interpretation, the constellation depicts [[Astraea]], the virgin daughter of the god [[Zeus]] and the goddess [[Themis]]. Astraea was known as the goddess of justice, and was identified as this constellation due to the presence of the scales of justice [[Libra]] nearby, and supposedly ruled the world at one point with her wise ways until mankind became so callous that she returned to skies in disgust.

==Astrology==
The [[astrological sign]] Virgo ([[August 23]] - [[September 22]]) is associated with the constellation. In some cosmologies, Virgo is associated with the classical [[elements|element]] [[Earth]], and thus called an Earth Sign (with [[Taurus]] and [[Capricorn]]). It is also one of the mutable signs (along with [[Gemini]], [[Sagittarius]], and [[Pisces]]). Its ruling planet is [[Mercury (astrology)|Mercury]]. Its polar opposite is [[Pisces]]. Each astrological sign is assigned a part of the body, viewed as the seat of its power. Virgo rules the [[intestines]]. The symbol for Virgo is the virgin. Virgo qualities include an ability to organize, attention to cleanliness, extreme restlessness, selflessness, a desire for service, and an ability to get things done.

==References==
*Wikipedia (2005). ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgo Virgo].'' Retrieved March 1, 2005