So, I’ve been messing around with tarot and astrology connections for a while now, just trying to deepen my own practice, you know? The other day, I got stuck on Virgo. I was doing a reading for my friend, a total Virgo through and through, and I wanted to really get which Major Arcana card vibed with that sign.
My First Pass – Just Searching Around
Naturally, the first thing I did was just punch it into a search engine. Saw a few different things pop up. Some sites mentioned The Magician, mostly because Virgo is ruled by Mercury, and Mercury is often linked to The Magician. Okay, that made a bit of sense on the surface – communication, skill, all that. But honestly? It didn’t quite feel right for the Virgos I know. They’re less flashy ‘look what I can do’ and more… meticulous, behind-the-scenes perfectionists.
Then I saw other suggestions, sometimes related to service or earth elements, but nothing really clicked immediately. It felt a bit scattered.
Going Back to Basics – Virgo Traits
I decided to put the internet aside for a bit and just think about Virgo energy itself. What really stands out to me?
- Detail-oriented: They notice everything.
- Analytical: Always thinking, processing, figuring things out.
- Service-driven: Often focused on helping or improving things.
- Introspective: They can be quite private and live in their heads.
- Seeking knowledge/improvement: Always learning, refining.
- Earthy & Practical: Grounded, focused on the tangible.
With this list in my head, I started flipping through my main tarot deck, looking at the Major Arcana specifically.
The “Aha!” Moment with The Hermit
I paused on The Magician again. Yeah, the Mercury link is there, but the vibe… it just didn’t match that quiet, internal Virgo analysis I know so well. It felt too external, too performative.
Then I landed on The Hermit. And suddenly, things started to click. I looked at the card imagery – the lone figure, the lantern held high, searching, seeking wisdom. That felt so much like the Virgo need to analyze, to understand, to find the truth within themselves.
Think about it:
- The Hermit is on a quest for knowledge, often internal knowledge. That lines up perfectly with Virgo’s analytical mind and desire for self-improvement.
- He stands alone, representing introspection and the sometimes solitary nature of deep thought and analysis – very Virgoan.
- The lantern symbolizes shedding light on things, seeking clarity, paying attention to details others might miss. Hello, Virgo!
- There’s a sense of carefulness, of methodical searching, not rushing. Totally fits the Virgo approach.
It just felt right. The meticulous energy, the quiet pursuit of understanding, the focus on inner wisdom and careful observation. That resonated way more with the core of Virgo than the quick-witted, communicative vibe of The Magician, even with the Mercury connection considered.
Settling On It (For Me, Anyway)
So, after going through that process – thinking about the sign’s core traits, looking at the cards, and really considering the energy each card represents – I landed solidly on The Hermit for Virgo. It captures that introspective, analytical, wisdom-seeking part of the sign that feels so essential. Sure, you could argue for others based on different facets, but for the overall archetype? The Hermit is where my practice led me, and it feels like the best fit in my experience.
