Proserpina in Virgo
Pavlo Globa. Planets in the Zodiac Signs
1857 – 1917 (in Virgo for 61 years). Here Proserpina is in its daytime domicile together with Mercury, in the sign of Mercury’s exaltation, in the Earth element sign. Proserpina in Virgo marked a qualitative leap in societal consciousness, brought technical re-equipment, and the restructuring of medicine. Significant advances occurred during this time in the development of natural sciences (Proserpina governs chemical transformations—the Mendeleev periodic table of elements emerged). A special upsurge took place in the democratic public movement, numerous newspapers appeared, widespread educational work began, illiteracy was eliminated, and the population became saturated with information. There was an observable increase in the importance of the individual, since Proserpina allows one to turn attention toward the “little person,” to recognize the individual within the crowd. Proserpina influences personal characteristics only in those cases where in the horoscope it holds an exceptionally high status. In the best case, under the influence of Proserpina in Virgo, mental clarity and awareness are preserved throughout one’s entire life. Objectivity of views and judgments, complete immersion into any circumstances, and sometimes a unique memory are characteristic for you (a person remembers everything and in complete detail—eidetic memory, which long retains whole images). You have the ability to perceive harmony in individual details, the capacity to discern patterns in minutiae (Mendeleev, Butlerov), an excellent abstract mathematical mind, and strong analytical abilities (Pierre and Marie Curie). In the worst case, Proserpina turns you into a kind of iron bio-robot possessing ruthless, lifeless logic and merciless analysis, with a tendency to dissect everything into components. Your mode of communication resembles a constant chess game, devoid of emotions, where every action is subordinated to strict rules (Eichmann, Himmler). This mechanical life scheme, detached from reality, you extend throughout your entire life.
Larisa Nazarova. Karmic Astrology.
Lasted 61 years (1857–1917). This is its daytime domicile. The presence of Proserpina in Virgo brought society an upswing in the democratic public movement. Mass media and educational activities emerged, illiteracy was eradicated, technical progress occurred, achievements were made in the development of natural sciences, and medicine was advanced. Proserpina affects the individual’s personality only if its status in the horoscope is high, that is, if it is strong (Mendeleev, Butler, Pierre and Marie Curie).
