Character Insight from Spiritual Astrology...Beyoncé
The 2nd Decanate of Virgo (Virgo/Capricorn) — Hercules, Effort Directed at Accomplishment
Perform Conscientously Whatever Work comes to Thy Hand, and Because of Thy Experience, Greater Things to Perform Will be Given Thee.
Keyword: EXPERIENCE.
Johann Bayer, 1624, WikiMedia Commons, public domain
The Saturn decanate of Virgo is symbolized by Hercules, the Hero, who performed twelve superhuman labors and reflects the potential of those born under this section of the sky. They have the power to undertake and accomplish, through unremitting toil, the performance of gigantic tasks. Like Hercules, who undertook twelve superhuman tasks, individuals born during this time often lead lives rich with a wide array of experiences.
This section of the sky's keyword is Experience. Experience is the greatest teacher, and those born under the Saturn decanate of Virgo embody this truth. We find the assimilative powers of the mind conferred by Virgo given the diplomatic trend of Capricorn. Often, there is a great desire for worldly fame and honor. However, these individuals also face significant temptations. By resisting the allurements of the flesh and leveraging their exceptional powers of discernment and comparison, they can achieve great success and rise to impressive heights.
However, those born under the influence of this decanate must be mindful that self-analysis can lead to a negative self-image. For this reason, it is important to feel satisfaction when one has done their best.
How does this decanate apply to Beyoncé’s life?
Not having an exact birth time for Beyoncé limits how much detail we can infer. Without an exact time, it's impossible to accurately determine the positions of the Moon, Midheaven (MC), Ascendant (ASC), the houses of the planets, or the precise strength of their aspects. But, even with these limitations, we do know her Sun is approximately 12 degrees of Virgo, therefore in the EXPERIENCE decanate. Knowing this sheds light on her sense of how she expresses her POWER urges. It gives insight into what she perceives as her purpose in life.
Beyoncé’s Sun is in the Hercules decanate of Virgo and represents the most deep-seated qualities of the Soul. Deep within her character, she possesses an Ego with a powerful, analytical Virgo work ethic and deep-seated commitment to hard work and meticulousness. The Hercules decanate drives her to seek a wide range of experiences, from which she likely draws valuable wisdom.
A look at Beyoncé’s quotes offers further insight into how she embodies the spirit of the Hercules decanate and Virgo. An article on inc.com highlights seventeen quotes that showcase her business and musical acumen. Many of these quotes align with the essence of the Hercules decanate and Virgo's analytical nature. Virgo’s dominant idea is “I ANALYZE,” and the keyword for the Hercules decanate is EXPERIENCE. Clearly, Beyoncé’s desire to work smart and hard leads her to heroic achievement.
“If you don't take the time to think about and analyze your life, you'll never realize all the dots that are all connected.”
“I can never be safe; I always try and go against the grain. As soon as I accomplish one thing, I just set a higher goal. That's how I've gotten to where I am.”
“When I'm not feeling my best, I ask myself, ‘What are you gonna do about it?’ I use the negativity to fuel the transformation into a better me.”
“If everything was perfect, you would never learn, and you would never grow.”
“I embrace mistakes. They make you who you are.”
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Virgo: The 6th Sign of the Zodiac
August 23 thru September 23
I Analyze
Choosing the Seeds We Plant...
“If a Person Sows Discordant Thoughts They Will Reap Painful Experiences, But if they Sow Thoughts of Harmony They Will Garner Success and Happiness.”
In the garden of our consciousness, we are constantly planting seeds of thought. We plant thoughts of various kinds. These seeds are nurtured or hindered by our intentions and the emotional energy we feed them. Eventually, they grow and attract similar events into our lives. When harmonious, we barely notice them and likely forget to appreciate our gifts and intentions.
Virgo, the harvest sign, reveals how and why the trials and tribulations of earthly experience offer the opportunity to gain wisdom. The lowly seed planted in the spring promises a bounty of unrealized possibility, reminding us that each of life's experiences is a necessary part of preparing us for not only this life, but the transformation that will occur when we pass from the physical to be born into a new and better life on a higher plane—as we sow, so shall we reap. The lesson is clear: what we sow in our minds and hearts, we shall reap in our lives.
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Mercury is the ruling planet of Virgo.
The following is a prayer for Harmonizing the Energy of Mercury and Uranus, the upper octave expression of Mercury.
For use at times when thought is disturbed and difficult; when we are restless and apt to be extreme in our viewpoint or action; or, when there are drastic changes in our lives.
Constructive Intellectual Urges require individual Self Expression in the environment thru concentration, use of the mind and analysis of situations. Constructive Individualistic Urges inspire Originality and best express thru moderate viewpoints, tolerance and avoidance of extremes in all things.
O Thou Eternal Spirit, in Whom I live, move, breathe and have my Being! I rely upon Thy Power to bring to a successful conclusion those matters thru which I cannot clearly see the way and in which I have done my best. Bring to me the realization that happiness and benevolence, confidence and trust in Thee will cause all things to work out for my ultimate good. Inspire me to see only good in others.
In Elbert Benjamine's classic series, he explains the astrological significance of the sign Virgo and its relationship to Arcanum II, the tarot card of “Science.”
EXPRESSION:
“In the spiritual world, the consciousness of Absolute Being, which embraces the three terms of all manifestation; the past, the present, and the future.”
“In the intellectual world, the binary reflection of unity and the perception of things visible and invisible.”
In the physical world, feminine energy uniting with masculine energy to accomplish a whole vision and an “equal destiny.”
ADMONITION:
“Remember, then, son of earth, that the mind is enlightened in seeking God with the eyes of the will. God has said, ‘Let there be Light,’ and light inundated space. Man should say, ‘Let truth show itself and good come to me.’ And if man possesses a healthy will, he will see the truth shine, and guided by it will attain all to which he aspires. If Veiled Isis should appear in the prophetic signs of thy horoscope, strike resolutely at the door of the future and it will open to you; but study for a long time the door you should enter. Turn your face toward the sun of justice, and the knowledge of the true will be given you. Keep silent in regard to your intentions, so as not to be influenced by the contradictions of men.”
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