Proserpina in Virgo
Pavel Globa. Planets in the Zodiac Signs
1857 – 1917 (In Virgo 61 years). Here, Proserpina is in its diurnal domicile together with Mercury, in the sign of Mercury’s exaltation, in the Earth element sign. Proserpina in Virgo determined a qualitative leap in societal consciousness, brought technical rearmament and a restructuring of medicine. Notable progress was made at the same time in the development of the natural sciences (Proserpina governs chemical transformations—the periodic table of elements by Mendeleev appears). A particular surge occurred in the democratic social movement; numerous newspapers emerged, mass educational work began, illiteracy was eradicated, and the population was saturated with information. There was an increased emphasis on the role of the individual, as Proserpina allows one to turn to the “little person,” to see the individual within the crowd. Proserpina influences personal characteristics only if it holds an exceptionally high status in the horoscope. In the best case, under the influence of Proserpina in Virgo, clarity of mind and consciousness remains with you until the end of life. You are characterized by objectivity of views and judgments, complete immersion in any circumstances, sometimes an exceptional memory (a person remembers everything in all details—eidetic memory that long retains whole images). You have the ability to see harmony down to individual details, the capacity to grasp patterns in trifles (Mendeleev, Butlerov), an excellent abstract mathematical mind, and analytical abilities (Pierre and Marie Curie). In the worst case, Proserpina turns you into a sort of iron bi-robot, possessed of merciless, dead logic and ruthless analysis, a drive to dissect everything into components. Your form of communication resembles a constant game of chess, where emotions are absent and every action is subordinate to strict rules (Eichmann, Himmler). You extend this mechanical life scheme, detached from reality, throughout your entire life.
Larisa Nazarova. Karmic Astrology.
It was 61 years (1857–1917). This is its diurnal domicile. Proserpina’s stay in Virgo brought society an upsurge in the democratic social movement. Means of public information and educational activities emerged, illiteracy was eradicated, technical progress occurred, advances were made in the development of the natural sciences, and medicine was modernized. Proserpina influences the individual only if its status in the horoscope is high—that is, it is strong (Mendeleev, Butlerov, Pierre and Marie Curie).
