Sun in Virgo, Mercury in Cancer

Virgo ♍︎ Sun in the Natal Chart

Symbol: The Virgin

Element: Earth

Key Phrase: I analyze

Ruling Planet: Mercury 

If you were born when the Sun was in the sign of Virgo then you will express your identity through skill and devotion. You are symbolized by the Virgin. If you go back far into the myth this star sign is associated with the harvest and fertility. As a Virgo you are able to apply yourself to any situation knowing exactly what is needed to help others find success. 

You have the unique gifts of noticing the details and being able to make connections between different systems. This approach to life helps you see the bigger picture if you avoid being hyper focused on the minutia. As a Virgo you are naturally skilled at making and arranging things. You are the most likely sign to be found making artisan or craft items. 

Your sign is associated with the earth element making you naturally attuned to health and wellness. Your routines, diet, and medical needs can be a focus for you as being an earth sign makes you more connected to your physical body. You are also highly perceptive.

Virgo is ruled by the planet Mercury representative of the archetype of the alchemist. This gives you a natural ability in health and medicine. 

Mercury in Cancer ♋︎ in the Natal Chart

Mercury in Cancer in the natal chart gives the individual an emotional and sensitive way of communicating. You tend towards sentimentalism with deep ties to remnants of the past, your familial history, and nostalgia. This placement tends to give the person a love antiques or be the collector of family heirlooms. People with this placement often have extensive collections of obscure objects. 

You think with emotions processing everything through this mental pathway. Mercury in Cancer individuals are exceedingly gracious and approachable. There is a tendency to worry or perseverate when it comes to social interactions. You appreciate socializing with others and having a good time but require ample amounts of alone time as well to explore your inner imagination. As your mind is often very busy it is important to retreat when needed. 

Mercury in Cancer is poetic and does not mind exploring tragic love stories or listening to sad songs. You enjoy having an outlet for your emotional excess and feel a sense of comrade with the archetype of the starving artist. This placement gives you the ability to communicate with anybody making you adaptable and very likable. Other’s will most likely desire being around you for your kindness and nonjudgemental personality.