High upon her pedestal, the Virgo woman
surveys the mere mortals below who wish to make her their own. Her
inner light draws others to her, but there's something untouchable
about her that can be intimidating. She's her own woman, virginal and
incorruptible - at least psychologically. She strives for excellence,
in herself and others - and she can be impatient with fools. After all,
they should know better... shouldn't they?
But this mask of
perfection can hide a sensuality that's as deep and tumultuous as the
sea. Virgo celebrities Beyoncé Knowles, Salma Hayek and Claudia
Schiffer have this enticing mix of luminescence and earthiness that
makes Virgo women irresistible. Their astrological charts reveal it all.
Beyoncé Knowles (September 4, 1981)
"I
like to dress sexy, and I carry myself like a lady," states recording
artist Beyoncé, demonstrating perfectly the two sides of the Virgo
woman. But the primary sign in Beyoncé's chart is beauty-loving Libra.
Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto in Libra, along with Mars in
Leo, have empowered her creativity from an early age. She competed in
singing and dancing contests as a child, and gained stardom as the lead
singer of the girl band Destiny's Child in the late 1990s. But she
didn't stop there. Now a solo recording artist, this talented Virgo is
also an actress (most notably in Dreamgirls), record producer, choreographer, video director and clothing designer.
On
the inside, Beyoncé is charming, refined and smart. Relationships and
sharing are very important to her. After much public speculation about
their relationship, Beyoncé and rapper Jay-Z were married in April
2008. They're a very private couple, which isn't surprising considering
that Beyoncé has Moon in secretive Scorpio. This influence makes her
passionate, intense and deeply sensitive.
She has admitted to
suffering from years of depression during a tumultuous time in her
early 20s. Still, the Scorpio influence gives her tremendous inner
strength. Combined with Sun in Virgo, the sign of service, she has the
power to transform the lives of others. She is involved in numerous
philanthropic causes - including being the co-founder of Survivor
Foundation, which provided transitional housing for victims of 2005'
Hurricane Katrina. True to her nature, this artist shares her gifts
with the world.
Salma Hayek (September 2, 1966)
Born
in Mexico, this voluptuous Virgo is not only an actress and producer,
but also an influential spokesperson for the rights of women and
immigrants. She has donated money to battered women's shelters and
anti-violence groups, and has worked to improve the health of women in
developing countries. With Jupiter in Cancer, the sign of motherhood,
Hayek is attuned to the needs of women. And with Saturn in Pisces, part
of her karma is tied up in helping those who are less fortunate than
she.
A powerhouse in her outer life, Hayek has just as much fire
on the inside. Her Moon in Aries indicates an emotional nature that's
headstrong and outspoken. Venus and Mars in Leo give her plenty of
passion and creative drive. She's loyal, warmhearted and romantic - and
she needs a strong man she can love and respect, and vice versa. On
Valentine's Day 2009, after a tumultuous courtship, Hayek married
François-Henri Pinault, a businessman and the son of French billionaire
François Pinault. She and her husband have a Virgo daughter, born on
September 21, 2007. Perhaps she'll follow in her mother's footsteps and
become a force for good in the world.
Claudia Schiffer (August 25, 1970)
With
her uncanny resemblance to Brigitte Bardot, Schiffer rose to supermodel
status in the 1990s, appearing on more than 500 magazine covers. Born
in Germany to a wealthy family, she has her Sun in Virgo, and her Moon
in Gemini. Both signs are ruled by brainy Mercury, heightening
Schiffer's adaptability and brainpower. The tall beauty had wanted to
study law, and had the intention of working at her father's law firm.
But at the age of 17 she was spotted at a nightclub by the head of a
modeling agency, and her career took off in another direction.
Like Beyoncé and Hayek, Schiffer has Mars in
Leo, giving her a talent for drama and style. She has worked on
numerous films, and has appeared as herself many times. She shares
Beyoncé's Venus in Libra, indicating an artistic nature that values
equality, beauty and relating to others. After a five-year romance with
magician David Copperfield (another Virgo), she married film producer
Matthew Vaughn in 2002. The couple has a son and a daughter.
The
classic ideal of a woman who is "the perfect lady in the boardroom -
but a courtesan in the bedroom" (with the one she loves) - surely
describes the Virgo woman. She is the delight of those lucky enough to
share her body, mind and heart.