“How does your child perceive the mother?”
To the child, the mother appears neat but nitpicky, constantly preoccupied with health, proper nutrition, and behavior. Everything she does is seen as a model of perfection!
“What does he need to feel secure and safe?”
Your child needs to feel useful. One of the best ways to raise him is to patiently devote your time to teaching him the skill of helping. Turn it into a game, but teach him how to handle small daily tasks that simply must be done, and let him understand that by doing so, he is helping you.
Living in a disorganized environment or being dirty will be emotionally distressing for your child; he will avoid untidy or soiled clothing. You won’t need to push him into showers—he will do it enthusiastically on his own. If possible, give him a separate room where he can keep his belongings in the order he prefers. And although someone else might perceive his system as chaos, your child knows exactly where each item belongs and becomes very upset when this order is disturbed.
To develop the sense of mastery so essential to your child’s emotional well-being, provide him with space and materials to tinker with models, crafts, and similar activities. He loves making things with his hands and will work very attentively. He is somewhat timid and shy and strives for perfection, so allow him to work at his own pace with minimal interference.
Your child will be more concerned about health than most. He is easily taught personal hygiene and good eating habits. However, he may have an acute sensitivity to discomfort (dirt, disorder) and may even become anxious about it.
(Various sources for a child’s horoscope)
Children with the Moon in Virgo rarely experience emotional highs and lows—less often than other children. They are by nature disciplined and conservative. They are literal-minded and often place excessive importance on minor details. Their analytical perception of the world clearly dominates over sensory experience. They often view life in an overly critical and one-sided manner. Try to broaden their worldview. It is very beneficial for them to encounter new situations, interact with new people, and listen to different opinions and perspectives.
Children born with this Moon placement set very high standards—not only for themselves but also for those around them, especially their close ones. They often struggle to understand that people are different, that everyone has their own outlook on life, and that each person acts according to their own judgment. Teach your child to be less critical of himself and others—none of us are perfect.
Children with the Moon in Virgo care deeply about their health. They love cleanliness and will create it wherever possible. Teach them to pause, relax, and stop rushing around every minute, and above all, not to nag others. While they personally may have an inner need to always be busy and doing something, others do not share this need! Explain to your child that the best is often the enemy of the good, and that the golden mean is the key to success.
Children with this placement like to set goals for themselves; otherwise, they simply cannot function. But they should not expect the same from others. These children are excellent workers who conscientiously complete assigned tasks. The ideal activity for them is one that engages both hands and mind. They possess clearly expressed intellectual abilities and learn quickly. An excellent memory is one of their main strengths. Your primary task in raising such a child is to add emotional sensitivity to these wonderful qualities. This will help him greatly in the future.
By nature, these children always want to be useful, want to find meaning in everything, and want to perfect everything they do. They are unbiased and perhaps even cool-headed, and may fail to notice the feelings and emotions of others. This is something you should pay special attention to, along with their excessive pursuit of perfection. Explain to your child that this can harm the very health he cares so much about and may lead to nervous exhaustion. Tell him that the world and the people in it are not flawless—and that’s not so bad: against the backdrop of everyday life, an ideal appears even more beautiful. Besides, if everything in life were perfect, what would we even do—die of boredom?
Children with the Moon in Virgo will feel happy engaging in intellectual work, especially if they have a lofty goal before them. They are capable of self-sacrifice and are drawn to people who are dedicated to their cause. Tell your child that all of this is certainly wonderful, but if everything were already perfect, life would become dull and dreary, leaving no room for struggle or romance.
Such children express their love and affection not as openly as you might wish, but this doesn’t mean you can’t build a good relationship with them. They are excellent conversationalists, enjoy talking, and will gladly share your ideas and views on life. Try learning together with your child—this will help you become good friends. This child may be shy and reserved, so the first step is up to you. Perhaps a child with the Moon in Virgo needs not so much your passionate love as your steady support. Show him how much you value him, and he will value you in return.
(Samantha Davis. Child Astrology: The Key to Understanding a Child’s Psychology.)
Let me be of service:
I am a master of helping!
Pleasure with purpose
We shall combine.
A child with the Moon in Virgo truly needs to feel useful. One of the best ways to raise him is to give him your time and patience, even when he is very young, to teach him the skill of helping. Teach him how to manage small daily tasks that simply must be done. Turn it into a game, but let him understand that he is helping you—even when the task he is learning benefits him directly, such as preparing his own breakfast or making his bed.
For this child, living in a disorganized environment or being dirty will be emotionally distressing. He will avoid untidy or soiled clothing. You won’t need to push him into showers—he will do it enthusiastically on his own. If possible, give him a separate room where he can keep his belongings in the order he prefers. He needs order and organization. Even if his system seems like chaos to someone else, this child knows where every item belongs and becomes very upset when this order is disturbed. He will appreciate being given something to help organize his “collections,” such as a tool box or any container with small compartments.
To develop the mastery so essential to your child’s sense of well-being, provide him with space and materials to tinker with models, crafts, and similar activities. He loves making things with his hands and will work very attentively. He is somewhat timid and shy and strives for perfection, so allow him to work at his own pace with minimal interference.
Your Virgo child will care more about health than the average child. He is easily taught personal hygiene and good eating habits. However, he may have an acute “sense of unease” and may even become anxious about it. Disorder or dirt is sufficient cause for discomfort. Yet he is far more practical than emotional, and a healthy, realistic approach to problems will be optimal for him. Even with mess, illness, or something broken or dirty, he can cope calmly and effectively if approached with the attitude: “Let’s fix this!”
(Maria Kay Sims. Your Enchanting Child.)
