Virgo as Moon Sign is a sign of service. They are likely to function best when they can be of help to others. The moon sign in Astrology governs ones inner selves. If ones moon sign is Virgo, their deepest emotions take on the qualities of the Virgo Sun sign. Those born with a Virgo as Moon Sign in their natal chart possess an innate willingness to help others in constructive and supportive ways. Virgo sign individuals guard their emotions a bit more closely.

A Moon in Virgo modifies ones Sun sign in this way:


•The bright side of Virgo as Moon Sign are more intellectual, meticulous, industrious, steadfast and responsible.


•The dark side of Virgo as Moon Sign are more critical, high-strung, standoffish, argumentative and hypochondriac.

Characteristic Features of Virgo as Moon Sign
The sign of Virgo stabilizes the shifting effect of the Moon. Virgo is the sign of intelligence and practicality, which gives a sharp analytical bent to the Moon"s influence. They have a fine, discriminating mind. They do not pursue knowledge merely for the sake of learning; they figure out how to use it.

Moon-Virgos are sometimes so sceptical they do not even believe in what they see with their own eyes. They are a seeker of truth, and believe truth is what is left after falsehoods have been exposed. A person born with this sign deal with life as it is. This practical realism makes them good at business and at handling money. Their eye is on the long-term profit rather than immediate gain, and is concerned with security for their old age.

As a Moon-in-Virgo person, they bring an extra touch of perfectionism and professionalism to everything they do. Methodical in their approach to problems, they figure out exactly what needs to be done and then tackle the issue a step at a time. But they have a tendency to worry, to fret over the things that might go wrong and try to cover all contingencies. There is a certain judg¬mental quality that they bring to almost any situation.

Both male and female of this Moon sign are reserved and shrink from sentimental¬ity or gushiness. Generally, Virgo-Moon people are caring. Virgo is the sign of ser¬vice, and lunar Virgos want to be useful to others.

In matters of love Virgo-Moon people do not have a lot of self-confidence. In love relationships, Virgo-Moon people take on the role of a critical but car¬ing parent. Unconsciously, lunar Virgos are afraid of anger and feeling vulnerable, and tend to live in the illusion that their love lives are calm, stable and under control.

Elements in Virgo as Moon Sign
Born with any Sun Sign, the Virgo-Moon qualities of caution and seriousness show up in the personality. People with certain elements in Virgo as Moon Sign are as follows:


•Earth: If ones Sun is in an earth sign (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn), practicality and industriousness are even more pronounced; they are also very money-conscious.


•Fire: If ones Sun is in a fire sign (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius), Virgo Moon brings strength and endurance to support their expansive creativity; this is an excellent combination for politicians and people in the theatre.


•Air: If ones Sun is in an air sign (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius), Virgo Moon contributes an even sharper intelligence and a flair for original work.


•Water: If ones Sun is in a water sign (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces), Virgo Moon lends greater dimension to their emotional nature, they are blessed with a rare combination of psychic truth and hard-headed realism.

Whatever one"s Sun sign is, a Moon in Virgo gives a keen mental power, a strong vein of common sense and an intelligent, thoughtful approach to life.