Virgo/Origin

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Origin
Virgo (♍) is the sixth astrological sign in the Zodiac. It spans the 150-180th degree of the zodiac, between 152.75 and 180 degree of celestial longitude, which the Tropical zodiac the Sun transits this area on average between August 23 to September 23 each year. Virgo is also part of the 12 zodiac signs. In Sidereal astrology, the sun currently transits the constellation of Virgo from September 17 to October 17. Individuals born during these dates, depending on which system of astrology they subscribe to, may be called Virgos or Virgoans. In astrology, a planet's domicile is the zodiac sign over which it has rulership. The planet said to be ruler of Virgo, or those associated with Virgins, is Mercury, but Ceres has been strongly suggested[by whom?] as its modern ruler. Mercury is also said to have exaltation in Virgo, making it the only planet to have both domicile and exaltation in the same zodiac sign, and making Virgo the only zodiac sign in which the same planet has both domicile and exaltation. The constellation of Virgo is representative of many identities, all related to maidens, purity and fertility. She was originally associated to Dike, also known as Justice, daughter of Zeus and Themis, who was once the Mistress of All-Divine Order and Law prior to the Olympians. Dike initially lived among mankind but withdrew when they no longer upheld justice. In Greek mythology, too, there is a similar theme. Persephone, daughter of Zeus and Demeter, had been abducted and taken to the underworld by Hades. In revenge her mother ruined the harvests, the earth became infertile and the people were starving. Zeus was forced to issue a decree stating that Persephone should spend only a short time each year in the underworld, and when she was released Demeter permitted Nature to resume its natural course.