Virgo is the sixth Sign of the Zodiac and is related to the intestinal tract, including the large and small intestines, spleen, duodenum, pancreas and bowel. All these organs are in the abdominal region, as shown in the accompanying diagrams. Mercury is ruler of Virgo and, since this planet is also connected with the functions of the nervous system, any prolonged periods of serious worry and anxiety will have an adverse effect on these Virgo-ruled parts of the body. One of the most common results of such nervous tension is a duodenal ulcer.

I have also seen a number of cases of severe chronic constipation when both the Moon and Saturn were aligned in Virgo at the time of birth. This is not hard to understand when you consider that Saturn is the planet of barriers and obstructions.

People who were born at the hour when Virgo was on the ascendant usually are very health conscious and can go through at least one period when they become quite fanatical about what they eat.