THE POWER OF COMPASSIONATE ASSAYING
Word Of The Week
Assay
verb
to examine or analyze
The first thing that comes to mind when we think of “Virgo” is usually the perfectionist, over-thinker, the stylish, and organized. This may all be true, however, I think the most prominent trait of Virgo (in my opinion) is overlooked. Virgo is the sign of the physical healer, the helper, and the fixer. This, I believe, is Virgo’s signature. The rest are just accessories to the whole. Virgo has an instinct of correct from incorrect, and a strong moral compass. This can be massively helpful in environments where this is welcomed, as well as inhibiting if suppressed or turned inward.
When the sun is in Virgo, especially when the moon joins it for the new moon, we are all being pushed to recognize the tangible ways in which we can gracefully serve ourselves. I used the word gracefully, because the eye for correction that Virgo is gifted with can quickly turn into harsh criticism and self depreciation. If you have any personal placements in Virgo, you may be feeling this energy especially intensely. It can be a beautiful time for honest self reflection and nurturing if perceived from a lens of care, rather than critique. For example, if you are noticing how your eating habits are poorly affecting your health, use this time to change not because your eating habits are “bad” but because you choose to care for yourself like you would a best friend, child, or family member. Meet yourself every step of the way with a nurturing heart.
By tuning into this side of Virgo, I believe we can harness an energy that is extremely productive in achieving results we desire. Negative beliefs about ourselves are contagious; when we are overly critical about one aspect of ourselves it can easily bleed into several other places within. This creates an individual paralyzed by perfectionism and guilt. When we are operating from guilt it is impossible to operate from love. We’ve all been there, to varying degrees, but challenge yourself this season to soften those voices. I’ve noticed that when I speak the negative words out loud that I have unconsciously been repeating to myself, I am able to recognize how absurd and hurtful they actually are. In turn, this helps me meet this part of myself with compassion and forgiveness. If we can come together to be kinder to ourselves, perhaps it will also reflect in our attitude toward one another.
LOVE, JENNA
