Apothecary & Astrology: Virgo & PiSces

VIRGO – THE VIRGIN

(August 22- September 23)

Element: Earth—Practical, Resourceful, Regenerative

Planet: Mercury— Logic, Reason, Intellect

Body Parts Ruled: Small Intestines + Gallbladder / Nervous System

The Vestal Virgins, priestesses of ancient Rome, were accorded the high honor of presiding over holy days and tending daily the city’s sacred flame, meant to symbolise the life-force of the Roman empire. In exchange, they devoted themselves entirely to the state at the expense of a life outside their duties.

Much the same, Virgos will apply themselves completely to a task in service to those they care for. The virgin, long associated with purity, is concerned with the affairs of daily work and personal ritual. Virgo understands that as an individual, sacrifices must be made for the wellbeing of the whole.

If you can heal digestion, most other conditions naturally resolve. Virgo rules the small intestine, which functions in discerning and assimilating nutrients. The breakdown and absorption of food also require support from the sign’s ancillary rulers, the pancreas, as it produces digestive enzymes, and the gallbladder, which stores bile.

We know that stress, nutrient deficiencies, and more can lead to poor digestion. Virgo especially is susceptible to stress, nervous tension, stress ulcers, nervous indigestion, irregular bowels, leaky gut syndrome, dysbiosis, food allergies and autoimmunity.

The herbs that correspond to the sign of Virgo are:

Pisces—The Fish

(Feb 19 – Mar 18)

Element: Water—Fluid, Sensitive, Impressionable

Planet: Neptune— Mystical, Illusion, Transcendence

Body Parts Ruled: Feet

In the last sign of the zodiac are all the signs which have come before. Every pain, joy, gift, and wound that our journey through the zodiac has taught us comes to a culmination in our dear Fish.

Naturally very intuitive, the Fish carries great potential for psychic abilities such as prophecy, clairvoyance, and mediumship. Often described as ‘old souls’, who’ve lived many past lives, Pisces carry an innate understanding of suffering and the human condition.

Pisces tend to have difficulties with money, time, and daily work. Their chaos isn’t without reason—Unlike other signs, Pisces has no natural protection for the energies they are bombarded with on a daily basis, so their energy vacillates greatly from day to day and affecting their ability show up for life’s daily rhythms and responsibilities.

Their sensitive constitution require soothing, tranquil spaces to settle their energies and protect their nervous system.

The herbs that correspond to the sign of Pisces are:

  • Basil

  • Lemon balm

  • Borage

  • Sage​

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