The Virgo In Your Life

Do you have loved ones who were born in September? Do they have similar personalities? What are the characteristics of a Virgo?

What zodiac sign are you? Do you pay attention to that? I just celebrated my 45th birthday and in this I celebrate my Virgoness! Over my lifespan, I try to let go of the “bad” traits and celebrate the “good” ones. But in my wise old age, I realize I have both sets for a purpose. Like all of us, I can still slip into this mind set of bad/good, but it is much easier to get out of. I also, ask for help a lot faster so I do not dwell in the shadows as long as when I was younger. 

I do not know much about horoscopes or the zodia signs but I giggle at how so much of my personality and identity (as much as I try to hide it) can be found when googling the phrase characteristics of a virgo. No need to google, I am sharing them with you below: 

Modest

Analytical

Fussy

Hardworking

Judgmental

Detail-orientated

Intelligence

Perfectionism

Practical

Reliable

Easily annoyed

Patient

Maybe, I should ask friends, family and my husband if these are what they see. I know my mom does, as every year she seems to send a card with these highlighted (LOL). As from the internal window, this is the view I have. When I was a studio owner, I had to keep my perfectionism in check and yet I chose to strive for perfection with a physical practice of shapes. Thus allowing me to celebrate when it was a gift. As a team member, I tried to let go of  the judgements, perfectionism, and the detail oriented so I could let others rise to the occasion. And yet, as a person responsible for many aspects of owning a business, these traits came in handy and helped me be dedicated to a cause I believed in. 

Now as a social worker, working with children I constantly have to check my judgements, bias, perfectionism, what annoys me and my fussyness.  But I also get to celebrate my patience, modesty and my intuitive intelligence. I still have paperwork and the ability to create change when needed and so these “bad” traits are celebrated in helping me find a balance even while keeping them in check. 

As a social worker, I have a job that allows me to constantly grow more self aware while working with others. Being a social worker is not at all about stagnency, it is about a constant evolution of the mind, body, spirit and how my actions affect those around me. I get to be present with someone while they feel something so great they may not be able to find the words to express themselves. And yet, we get to share a moment. My first month being in a school, has had many challenges. I have reached out to several of you for guidance, support, an emotional boost and appriate all the time and talks. I feel I am settling into my rhythm. 

More to come……

God Bless You

Suzanne

The photo is from Asempe Kitchen in Ithaca, NY. An amazing African food experience!