Decan Spotlight: Virgo III: The Ten of Pentacles — Material Legacy
Greetings Mystic,
We are entering the third decan of Virgo (20-30°), ruled by Mercury and represented in the Rider-Waite Smith Tarot by the 10 of Pentacles. This period runs from September 12th through September 21st/22nd, carrying the energy of material legacy, the completion of physical projects, and the wisdom acquired through the years of focus to your craft. The byproduct of isolation from the focus you invested in time prior pays off as the foundation of a legacy that will be carried on after your time on earth has passed.
Astrological Meaning of Virgo IIl:
Virgo’s third decan leverages Virgo’s meticulous work into a solid structural hub for trade and communications with Mercury’s savviness. It is a time of refinement of wills, and passing on the knowledge of how you transformed your “lead into gold”.
Shadow side: Over-analysis of family dynamics or legacies. Getting stuck in “perfectionist” thinking before sharing wisdom. Miscommunication within the family or community.
Tarot Correspondence:
The 10 of Pentacles depicts this message very straightforwardly with the abundance of coins (wealth), fine robes with rich colors, and the depiction of a generation in view. From the dogs, the children playing, the couple in love, and the old man sitting with his embroidered robes of lush grapes, ready for the picking. Pay close attention to the elderly man in this card. He is the only one with lavish print on his robes, showcasing the wealth and knowledge he has obtained over his years of focus and study. He is the true main event of the 10 of Pentacles.
The Conjunction:
When Virgo lll meets the 10 of Pentacles, the message is: use discernment in passing down your “pearls”, but do not become so critical that the opportunity passes. This is
a moment to respect your journey and mastery of your craft, and to also consider that every fruit, every flower has a seed to offer back to the earth after it dies, ensuring its legacy lives on. That—is true hard work not done in vain!
Elements: Mercury and Virgo Earth
Mercury is most generally known as the planet of communication, intellectual thought, logic, writing, and more. When quick-witted Mercury intersects with Virgo Earth, there is conscientious emphasis on how you communicate with your loved ones and close partnerships around your standing with your journey, health, and plans for after you complete whichever physical project you're coming close to completing.
This may be a good time to audit final details in contracts, retirement, wills, projects, prenups, or books. Remember, this is a time of celebration; balance the overanalytical fuss of “perfection” by looking through the humble beginnings all the way through completion. Even if it doesn’t feel quite right (let's be honest, Mercury in its shadow causes confusion and self-deceit), there is the story of how you made lead in gold!
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