Virgos should be extra careful with this organ…
Your sign is associated with the skin as well as the digestive system. Your body’s largest organ is a remarkable thing. It protects you from the slings and arrows of sun, pollutants, and infection, so treat it with respect and love! Exfoliate your body with a scrub made of raw sugar, salt, rice, or oats to make your skin glow. Scrubs also help your skin absorb moisture. Smooth on a lotion that draws in water for a plump, creamy complexion. And don’t forget the sunscreen!
Everything in its place, the Virgo way…
Your home is clean and orderly. Workspaces are practical and tidy. If there’s a mess, it’s organized! It might look like clutter to someone else, but you can find what you need in an instant. Furnishings are finely crafted and simple, like sleek Scandinavian chairs—no florid dust ruffles here. You prefer neutral colors and earth tones—fawn, taupe, sand, grass, maple—bathed in plenty of natural light. To keep things interesting, you can add natural accents of fun twigs or pinecones as well as pops of brightly colored flowers and handmade craft items.
Love your gut, Virgo!
Virgos are, by nature, interested in good health, and as such, you’re a conscientious (not to say fussy) eater. Because you also tend to worry, you can be prone to digestive woes and ulcers. When you’re tense, blood flow redirects from gut to brain, which can cause cramps and other unpleasant symptoms. Relax with deep-belly breathing and daily exercise. Keep your intestinal tract healthy by drinking lots of water and eating probiotics and plenty of fiber. Fiber feeds the “good” bacteria in your gut and helps reduce the risk of diabetes, asthma, colon cancer, and allergies!
Virgo’s top Feng Shui…
Mercury is associated with Virgo. A silvery liquid at room temperature, this metal is beautiful, magical, and highly toxic. Other than old-fashioned thermometers, you wouldn’t want it in your home! You can still use the same gleaming accent minus the danger. Mercury glass, or silvered glass, was created in the 19th century as an inexpensive silver substitute containing neither mercury nor silver. You can find vases, candlesticks, Christmas ornaments, and more in antique shops and flea markets, or make your own faux version by spraying mirror paint inside clear glass vases!
Get in touch with your stone…
Sapphires may not be able to cure eye ailments, improve moods, increase intelligence, or repel snakes (as legend has it), but your birthstone’s rich beauty is unmatched! While blue is the color that most often comes to mind, this gem is also found in colors from yellow to purple. Sapphires come from around the world, but the Yogo variety is mined in Montana. Adorn a slender chain or pair of hoop earrings with beads made of raw Montana sapphires for a unique and personal accessory guaranteed to raise your spirits!
Cancer’s best physical assets are…
Cancer’s best features include the chest and stomach. Tone yours with dumbbell fly’s, Pilates, and plank position. Protect that beautiful décolletage with the same skin products and sunscreen you use on your face, then moisturize it with a shimmering pearly lotion and bare it just a bit!
And your mother was right—nothing improves an outfit like good posture. When you shrink into yourself it can make you look timid and weak. Stand up straight, put your shoulders back, and show that inner strength and confidence to the world.