Astrology // Scorpio & Virgo

The relationship between Scorpio and Virgo is one that genuinely really interests me. Upon first glace there really isn’t too much common ground between them. The architype of Scorpio is one of intense mystery and sexual passion. Virgo on the other hand has the nickname of the Virgin, possessing more practical and analytical traits. So how are these two signs, which are super opposite from the outside actually so similar? 

Breaking it down, here's more information. Scorpio is a fixed water sign, ruled by Mars and Pluto - meaning this sign is extremely stubborn, emotional and filled with underlining passion. Virgo is a mutable earth sign, with the ruling planet of Mercury - meaning they're grounded and thrive in more communication and analytical situations. Even more opposite to the outside viewer.

You may or may not know this, but in ancient astrology Scorpio and Virgo used to be the same sign. There's even a hint at this in their glyph symbols. Both have the same 'M' base but Scorpio's tale is an erect arrow hinting at the sexual nature and transfer of energy outward. Virgo's tale is folded in - symbolizing purity and introspection. Two sides of the same coin. There's even further proof of this equality by the sign of Libra which lives between the two to literally equal them out. 

       

Virgo, Libra and Scorpio Glyphs

It’s not always clear why the two can feel a sense of community and equality in each other, but it’s there. In fact there's a lot of debate among astrologers in why this pairing works so well when there's every proof that it shouldn't. But typically it's super common for a Virgo to have one important Scorpio in their life and vice versa. Forming a friendship between them is easy because their opposite features draw them together. Virgo is intrigued by the mystery and complexity of the Scorpio. Scorpio views Virgo’s emotional walls as a challenge to uncover. In love compatibility situations, if timid Virgo is given enough time to be truly comfortable with passionate Scorpio and Scorpio learns to be patient the match can be nearly perfect. There's a lot online about the potential love compatibility between the two signs but I'm focusing on the mythology influence since I find that part the most interesting.

One of my favorite legends that’s used to describe the Scorpio/Virgo draw is the Hades and Persephone myth. As a refresher, Hades is the God of the underworld and Persephone is the daughter of Demeter, which is the Goddess of nature (not hard to tell which is Scorp and which is Virgo). The general gist of the myth is that Hades fell in love with Persephone upon seeing her and wanted her for his. Zeus helped his brother out by splitting the ground dropping Persephone to the underworld where Hades made her his wife. At first Persephone was upset by being trapped in the underworld, but according to some tellings she fell in love with Hades and became an even fiercer ruler then him (I’m nixing the whole six months above ground thing because it’s not important to the point). Also: a really fantastic modern retelling of this myth is A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas— Rhys being the god of the underworld and Feyre being timid Persephone. 

Anyway, there’s a lot of opposites in the two signs. But when they’re paired together they are more than a force to be reckoned with. They both have the power to bring out each other’s lesser known sides and challenge each other to become the best person they can be. Just as Persephone softened the God of the Underworld, Virgo has the power to bring out Scorpio’s gentle and loving nature. And just as Hades challenged Persephone to become the headstrong and determined ruler she is, Scorpio has the power to strength Virgo. 

Love, 

A.