I'm a Virgo Child!

Courtesy of an abundance of nervous energy, the little Virgo is a child in constant motion. It is vital that such energy has something constructive to do, otherwise restlessness and boredom will soon set in. The most serious potential problem here is tension mixed with over-worry. It is important to note that even the tiniest child can benefit from learning some relaxation techniques and it will be accepted all the more readily if a game is made of the process. This is a very practical soul, one with a great deal of common sense and an acute critical ability, which will stand the young Virgo in good stead when it comes to much of his or her school work. However, if left unchecked, the small Virgo can easily lose the inherently fragile self-confidence when the inner voice begins to nag. By virtue of the fact that these children are ruled by Mercury, they are very communicative and love to talk. They will be lively in arguments and debates with a good head for details. The little Virgo is excellent at forward planning and may well surprise his or her parents with the maturity of some of the thought-out notions.

By nature generally neat and clean, Virgo children love books, reading and writing. The penmanship is usually clear and legible with school work being meticulously researched and presented. A very hard and willing little worker, this child often appears to be striving for the position of "teacher's pet," but nothing could be further from the truth...he or she simply loves to keep busy and fails to see the point of wasting time or idly sitting around. Other children may misinterpret the shyness of the little Virgo as diffidence or stand-offishness, thus it is important for any caregiver to encourage socialization as much as possible. Instinctively flexible, this little one quickly adapts to new people and new places, provided he or she is given the opportunity. Nonetheless, a place that he or she can call his or her "own" will be very important to this child from an early age. Somewhere to be quiet and store personal possessions apart from the rest of the household will need to be provided. Above all, other more boisterous siblings or family members should not be allowed to interfere with this little one's toys or hobbies.

Virgo children will not only want to know "why," but will also insist on being told "how." There is an insatiable thirst here for knowledge coupled with the capability of winning awards and grants leading to higher education. By nature, the Virgo child harbors a great love of method and order. However, given the inherent tendency here to be overly-inquisitive and frequently too meddlesome, great care should be taken to ensure that these little ones do not overhear discussion, gossip or comment on the evils of life and the faults of others. Within the family unit, these children will be devoted little souls and also very affectionate creatures...although they may not always get along well with "certain" members. As a general rule, this child has his or her own way in the home, but needs to be taught that an unkind criticism is often more painful and lasting in its effects than is a physical injury. Thus, the habit of unkindly judgment should be disciplined from an early age, otherwise the Virgo child is liable to become an exceedingly disagreeable and acrimonious adult.

The good and true things of life should be pointed out to the children of Virgo. They should be taught to believe that there is something of value in almost everything. If self-control is not learned, then these will be the most restless and active little busy-bodies of the entire Zodiac, forever getting into mischief. There is seldom, if ever, any requirement here to urge these children to keep at their tasks since they are rarely happy unless they are occupied and any inclination toward music should be strongly encouraged. These little ones are immensely quick to form likes and dislikes, which will be primarily manifested in the discrimination displayed in the selection of their food. In short, these little ones are tremendously notional. The digestive system of Virgo children should be carefully monitored...particularly as to stomach and bowel disorders. Indeed, many a Virgo child between the age of six and ten has experienced a narrow escape with regard to such ailments. The skin here is fine and sensitive, so coarse clothing should be totally avoided and their hair should never be combed or brushed with anything but the utmost care. In order for the Virgo child to flourish, he or she will need pure food, pure air, much kindness and the early acceptance of personal cleanliness and neatness.

Of course, as this little one grows, the personality will develop. With the maturity into adulthood, the young Virgo will exhibit plenty of energy and determination, together with a love of learning and the spending of much time in formulating plans. Virgo children are usually moderately lucky throughout life and have the tendency to marry when quite young.

Since Virgo is one of the three Earth Signs (together with Taurus and Capricorn), any child governed by this element needs to be taught while very young to overcome bouts of depression and feelings of inadequacy that he or she is bound to experience from time-to-time. Earth children should be encouraged to laugh things off during such circumstances, rather than taking everything to heart so seriously. Solitude is also very apparent with the children of earth and they often need to be somewhat pushed in the direction of making friends.

Qualities To Encourage:
Modesty - Reliability - Intelligence - Diligence

Qualities To Discourage:
Shyness - Fussiness - Anxiety - Overly-Critical Nature (of both self and others)

Suitable Future Careers:
Writing - Journalism - Administration - Teaching - Medicine

Parent-Child Relationships

Libra Parent/Virgo Child: The little Virgo, frequently fussy about small details, is basically a neat individual. The Libra parent might try to get the youngster to mix more with others, but he or she is a quiet child and not particularly adventurous. Thus, the parent here will probably be more concerned with future ideas and become annoyed by the tiny details that the little Virgo seems to be fixated upon. The Libra parent will not care if fingernails are a little dirty or overly-long, provided people take notice of what does look good. On the other hand, the Virgo child needs to have everything "just so" which can throw the Libra scales totally out of balance.

Scorpio Parent/Virgo Child: The Scorpio parent is a very devoted individual and the little Virgo will truly appreciate this. Practical and earthy, this child enjoys in aiding others and will always be a valuable helper around the home. Obsessive as the Scorpio adult can be regarding how things around the house are done, this parent will know that the little Virgo can be relied upon to do things in accordance with the Scorpio standard...but the parent here needs to be wary of making the Virgo child something of a slave. Because of this little one's willingness to work, he or she can be taken advantage of. Blessed with a no-nonsense approach to life which appeals to the Scorpio nature, both individuals in this relationship usually possess a shared view of perfectionism. It is not unusual for the bond between a Scorpio parent and Virgo child to be an intense one indeed.