A Virgo child is obviously different from children of other sun-signs. A Virgo child is quick on the feet, quieter, calm and loves peace. A Virgo child is very very attentive, quick, observant and a good listener. Though a Virgo child could be a little fussy about food because they don’t like a lot of things and they just want to eat what they like or else they will not eat at all, you have to simply throw it. Overall, a Virgo child is pretty flexible, adjustable, wont throw tantrums, clean, neat and very pleasant.

A Virgo child is a little shy and will not open up with a large crowd easily or quickly. You will not have to ask them to clean their room which is not going to be very very messy and would take only a couple of minutes to get cleaned. They are easy to discipline them, they will always wear neat and clean dresses, will always finish their homework on time. The only thing you need to remember is to be polite, or else virgo children would not obey you. If you criticize them about this, they will think a lot as if they have committed a big mistake and it might take a toll on their health.

Even in the least of resources, a Virgo child will perform really well. You can depend on a virgo child, since they are sincere, responsible, friendly and disciplined. Most of the times a Virgo child is cool tempered until one criticizes them or irritate them a lot. A virgo child is very well alert and quite honest and you have to guide them how to backoff when a teacher says an incorrect thing as they will contradict and wont accept any wrong statement or facts which have no proof at all.

Even if a Virgo child will read something in a book and finds it illogical or irrational, they will start questioning. They like to read a lot and feel that they should be more learned than people around them. A Virgo child will not make close friends easily but when they accept someone as a friend, they are very very loyal towards that person.

Virgos are a little reserved and will not express their needs and will hardly tell you that they need your affection. You should regularly assure them that they are good, outgoing, friendly and attractive. They tend to be really organized and if you will disturb the things kept by a Virgo, they might not like it. At the same time, they like to be punctual and if they get late to reach school, tution or any coaching class because of someone else, they are not going to like it at all.

All in all, Virgo children are critical on others and themselves too. A Virgo child is sensible, responsible, careful while spending money and helpful. A Virgo child will talk in a matured way and will show intellect while speaking too. A Virgo may demand you to be perfect but when you are in need, a Virgo will be there for you, always!!

A Virgo strives for perfection, virgos want to be perfect and wants other to be perfect too. They are critical in nature and everyone around a virgo goes through the critical eye as Virgos tend to openly disapprove and criticize others. A Virgo might criticize others but they are very very practical, down-to earth and well organized too. They are hard workers and conduct a lot of work behind the scene but are shy about taking the appreciation.

Virgo individuals think with their head, rather than their heart. They love worrying. Infact, fussing over something is like second nature to them. In a relationship, a Virgo is very dedicated and loyal. Traits like flirting, dishonesty, infidelity and hypocrisy are totally alien to him. The basic compatibility problems that a Virgo faces in love arise from his highly-critical nature. If Virgo individuals manage to bring that under control, they will hardly be incompatible with any zodiac sign.

Virgo Aries Compatibility: Virgos and Aries gel pretty well as people of both these sun-signs are very honest and prefer honest truth. Sometimes, Aries, though sometimes find it tough to digest the absolute truth of Virgo.

Virgo Taurus Compatibility: Virgos and Taurus have a lot of common characteristics and therefore are quite compatible Both, Taurus and Virgo know what they want to do in their life and are damn practical.

Virgo Gemini Compatibility: As Virgos are practical and rational so are Gemini who are quite intelligent themselves and they see the globe the way it is. People see a lot of similarities in these two sun-signs and when it comes to match the intellect levels, they both enjoy a great rapport.

Virgo Cancer Compatibility: Virgo and Cancer are pretty different from each other but when it comes to love relationship, they can share good rapport and compatibility. Cancers show a lot of patience when Virgo tend to be fussy.

Virgo Leo Compatibility: Leos and Virgos have different personality traits. A Leo wants appreciation from everyone who is around him and also tends to seek attention of others whereas Virgos are a little reserved, introvert and shy.

Virgo Virgo Compatibility: Virgos strive for perfection and just imagine when two Virgos come together, yes, you are right, it would lead to either too much good or too my slips. There will be no compromises or a middle way out, just two ends.

Virgo Libra Compatibility: Virgos and Libra people have different mindsets and therefore their thinking is different. They dont make the best of love pairs and their relationship usually do not go that smoothly and that is primarily due to their nature.

Virgo Scorpio Compatibility: Scorpios and Virgos are compatible when it comes to basic nature and thinking as both virgos and scorpios tend to analyze and judge people, they are pretty practical. The only different thing here is they way that they go about doing things.

Virgo Sagittarius Compatibility: Sagittarius people have a broader perspective and outlook towards things whereas Virgos have very very specific thought about the condition. They basic approach towards how they live their life and think about therefore is also different.

Virgo Capricorn Compatibility: Virgos are dependable and so are Capricorn people. They both are thinkers and have a realistic approach towards life. Specially, Capricorn have a mature thinking and outlook.

Virgo Aquarius Compatibility: Mentally, Virgos and Aquarius share a good rapport and their relationship have a fair chance. They may have different attitude towards how should they live life and may not have the same opinion about several situations and conditions.

Virgo Pisces Compatibility: Virgos and Pisces can go a long way if they want and their relationship may not start at all. Virgos are usually pretty clear about what they want and their life is well planned and organized.

Celebrities galore and virgo celebrities galore is what one should say. There are a lot of famous Virgo people out there whether it is cinema, sports, politics, economics or business for that matter, you will find famous virgos each and every field of life. The critical nature of Virgos help them make a presence felt everywhere. Below are some famous Virgo celebrities: * H. L. Mencken

* Henry Ford II

* Ingrid Bergman

* John Gunther

* Joseph Kennedy

* Lauren Bacall

* Leonard Bernstein

* Lyndon Johnson

* Maurice Chevalier

* Peter Sellers

* Prince Albert

* Queen Elizabeth

* Robert Benchley

* Robert Taft

* Roy Wilkins

* Sid Caesar

* Sophia Loren

* Theodore Dreiser

* Walter Reuther

* William Howard Taft

Kareena Kapoor, Akshay Kumar are amongst the bollywood celebrities who belong to Virgo family. Shane Warne is the former Australian cricketer who also is a famous virgo celebrity.

Virgo Sun Sign (24rd August to 23rd September)

Strengths of a Virgo

• Perfection
• Realistic/Practical
• Dependable/Sincere
• Patient

Weaknesses of a Virgo

• Too Critical
• Lacks Demonstrativeness
• restless
• Pushes themselves very hard

Virgo Symbol: The Virgin
Virgo Ruling Planet: Mercury
Virgo Quality: Mutable
Virgo Element: Earth
Basic Trait of a Virgo: I Analyze
Virgo Closest Metal: Quicksilver
Lucky Day for Virgos: Wednesday
Lucky Colors for Virgos: Saffron Yellow and Azure Blue
Lucky Gemstone for Virgo: Topaz, Agate and Aquamarine
Lucky Flowers for Virgo: Lilies

Virgos are family people and are truly devoted to their families. Virgos do not talk much and do not mix up with the crowd easily. At the same time, a Virgo would notice small small details of that crowd. One of the biggest trait of a Virgo is their urge to seek perfection in almost everything that they try to do. They want their clothes, their shoes, their desks, their room, their bathroom and overall surrounding pretty neat, clean, tidy and just perfect. He knows how much money to carry in his pocket, how much coins would be need when going for grocery shopping. They dont like the shopkeeper to pun him over not having the change. Even if a Virgo would go to a party, they would like to stick with their close friends and stay a little far from the crowd.

Virgos are damn practical and they dont day-dream, they are doers, not don’ters. They usually have a worry on their faces but they are good thinkers and keep thinking something about their life. Most of the times they are worried about their looks, their clothes etc. As far as work is concerned, their plate is never empty, in fact a Virgo will always carry more work that they can handle easily.

They take a lot of work and then they push themselves really hard to crack the nut, often hurting themselves a little. A Virgo would do everything to show that he looks cool and relaxed but from inside they are not so relaxed. Since Virgos dont mix up with each and everyone and want their space, they may lie about not doing something or not going anywhere but thats they only thing that they would usually lie about, which is a harmless lie; mostly Virgos are sincere and dependable. As mentioned earlier that Virgos aspire for perfection, they are also damn critical about almost everything that is surrounding them, it could be their friends, family members or even lover or spouse who have to go through his analysis once at least.

Virgos are very particular about cleanliness, hates to be late, hates being lazy, hates procrastination and will not hide any faults of either them or of closed ones. A Virgo is very very particular about minute details. Virgos want everything around them to be proper and they dont like careless attitude and if someone close to them does something like that, Virgos gets irritated. At the same time, Virgos are immensely humorous, calm, have patience, are really very caring and affectionate which sums them up.

A Virgo may criticize you even if you are a close one but the moment they discover that you are in some kind of trouble, they will be there for you and will make sure thats things are sorted out for you. Moreover, a Virgo will never shy away from spending money for people in need, they might spend less on themselves but will spend fortunes for their dear ones. You will find Virgos really helpful but when it comes to taking favors, they stand last in the queue. They will try not to take a favor from anyone.
Virgos might be critical but it is not something that they would like to listen from others and if someone tells them about this attitude of their’s, they will easily say NO. In a way, they dont seem to realize their own mistakes and faults. Virgos are restless and you cannot make them sit at one place or make them do the same thing for a very long time.

When it comes to expression love, a Virgo will not climb the tallest building and shout out loud to express his love towards you, but that does not reduces their love and makes them less romantic from other sun signs, its just that a Virgo is not that demonstrative and would prefer to express his love with a little subtlety.

All in all Virgos are critical, aspire for perfection, funny, happy go lucky, notice other’s faults but they are most critical about themselves, punctual, neat, gives importance to time, very very generous and helpful, save money, reliable, cautious and lastly they have their own unique style of making you remember them.

For Friday a little, light, linguistics lesson.

Breaking from TheGreenGrok formula of sharp, cutting-edge pieces on the environment, let’s discuss words — let us surreptitiously slip into the world of the etymologist for a few minutes.

I suspect that most people think of etymologists as a rather rigid lot, insisting on universal obeisance to some outmoded concept of proper English. Someone like Henry Higgins. But is that really the case? Isn’t English a living language that is continuously evolving?

Take the word media. Traditionally a plural word with Latin roots, media originally referred to more than one medium or channel of communication (newspaper, radio, TV). But, as we all know, “the media” is now also a singular collective noun that’s used to refer to the press — the purveyors of news that’s fit to print, broadcast and now even blog about (with “fit” encompassing a wide range of interpretation). That’s what you call a living language.

Another sign of the dynamism of our language is the alacrity with which neologisms (how’s that for a word!) appear on the scene these days. While not quite up to the neologisitic prowess of a certain wordsmith of the Elizabethan Age, a noted U.S. statesperson has gotten a good deal of notoriety for her contribution to the English language. While speaking of the “power” in “words” on July 14th of this year, the spokesperson in question in a spontaneous mash-up single-handedly coined the word refudiate while presumably reaching for “refute” or “repudiate.” Impressively, the word is now ranked number four for new words of 2010 by a group of self-appointed purveyors of the neologistic world.

Which brings us to global warming — I know, this post is supposed to be about words and it is; just bear with me. As you may have guessed, said spokesperson who coined “refudiate” has been quite busy over the past couple of years refudiating global warming, chalking it up to “snake oil,” referring to it as “agenda-driven science,” and cautioning against “overreaction,” to cite a few colorful examples. And she is by no means alone — there is a whole cadre of like-minded refudiaters out there who are falling over themselves to refudiate global warming. And guess what one of their key strategies entails? Believe it or not, it involves words — an etymological attack.

Remember Frank Luntz? He’s the Republican strategist who became infamous among environmentalists when he advised conservatives in a very long memo to tweak certain language like so:

“‘Climate change’ is less frightening than ‘global warming.’ … While global warming has catastrophic connotations attached to it, climate change suggests a more controllable and less emotional challenge” (p. 142).”

Interestingly, back in the day when I was at Environmental Defense Fund, I was told by Republican staffers to always use the phrase “climate change” instead of “global warming” when talking to their bosses. “He gets upset when he hears the words ‘global warming,’” I was once advised. “Hey, no prob,” I replied. A rose is a rose is a rose, right?

But even though the refudiaters got me to use climate change, they still have their work cut out for them. As reported by CNN, the top three words of the decade are 9/11, Obama, and … you guessed it, global warming. Note that is “global warming” and not “climate change.” And even though Congresswoman-elect — and, no doubt, refudiater — Kristi Noem (SD-R) voted for a resolution (which passed in the South Dakota House) declaring that “astrological … dynamics … can effect world weather,” I am pleased to report that “astrological dynamics” did not make the Top Ten list for the year or the decade.

I find all this incredibly interesting and I hope you do too. There is just one thing that bothers me — global warming is not a word; it is two. How can it make the list of top words if it isn’t technically a word but rather a phrase, a term? I guess that’s just another example of the wild and unpredictable world of the etymologist.

So, okay, let’s get really creative. If two words can be counted as one, I propose that next year’s Word of the Year be “refudiater refudiater.” Sometimes two wrongs actually do make a right.

Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/

Aries sun sign is the first sign of the zodiac, which represents the infant. Just like an infant, the world of an Aries individual revolves around himself. His needs have to be fulfilled before anyone else’s. He has an individual identity and cannot sacrifice his freedom for anything else. These kind of personality traits make an Aries individual compatible in love with only a few other zodiacs. In this section, we have provided information on the relationship compatibility of an Aries.

One of the most incomprehensible signs of the zodiac, Aquarius comes across as too far away from the rest of the people.

The world in which he lives is the world of tomorrow. People may not take him much seriously in the present, but as the future approaches, they will realize how right he was.

An Aquarius individual is an explorer, he loves to explore people, their feelings and know their innermost desires. However, as far as his own feelings and emotions are concerned, they are strictly out of bounds for everyone.

He is very friendly and refers to almost every second person he meets, as his friend. Infact, he is bound to be friendly with his ex-flames too. An Aquarian has much need of his freedom and independence and only that individual who can give him all this can hope of enjoying good love compatibility with him.

He is one of those lovers who forget to say ‘I Love You’ every now and then, but will do such a thoughtful gesture for his lover that everything else will cease to matter. The relationship with an Aquarius will be full of fun and excitement.

Tigers may not be the king of the jungle, but these striped cats are no softies! Magnetic and self-possessed, Tigers are born leaders. They have an air of authority that prompts others to fall in line, which is exactly how they like it. Although they are magnetically charming and fun to be around, Tigers like to go it alone sometimes too. A Tiger’s main interest is in following its ambitions — and maintaining control.

Tigers are courageous beyond compare and generally come out ahead in battle, be it in the boardroom or the bedroom. Seduction is one area where the Tiger is definitely king! Noble and warm-hearted, Tigers have a natural, raw appeal that’s extremely attractive to other Signs. They’re not just about attraction, though; ever on the side of right, Tigers will fight the good fight to the bitter end if the cause is worthy. Opponents are wise to fear this feline.

A bit of caution is a good thing around Tigers, since they can pounce without warning. They experience mood swings and often feel things more intensely than others, the latter quality being both good and bad. They can react poorly under stress and are prone to emotional outbursts. This Sign’s bristling sensitivity can send friend and foe running for cover.

A lesson that Tigers would be well-served to learn is moderation in all things. Once these cats can find their center and direct their considerable energies toward worthwhile endeavors (as opposed to racing through life), they will accomplish much.

Diplomatic and popular, the Snake has the sensual art of seduction down. This Sign is an interesting mix of gregariousness paired with introversion, intuitive reasoning paired with savvy business skills. Snakes are considered to be lucky with money and will generally have more than enough to live life to the fullest, regardless of how important it considers money to be; this may be due to the fact that Snakes tend to be rather tight with cash. They’re not stingy, they’re simply more mentally than physically active. Snakes tend to hang back a bit in order to analyze a situation before jumping into it. Their charming, seductive quality actually belies a rather retiring nature; this Sign is perfectly happy to spend the whole day curled up with a good book and, thus, can be mislabeled as being lazy.

The Snake is somewhat insecure deep down and tend to be a rather jealous, possessive lover, behavior that can end up alienating loved ones. Despite these less-than-stellar tendencies, however, the Snake often proves irresistible and is a generous, loving partner. Slightly dangerous and disarmingly smart, the Snake’s philosophical and intuitive mind generally supersedes logic in favor of feelings and instinct. Snakes will rely on their own gut reactions and intuitions before turning to others for suggestions. This makes this Sign a great hand in any business venture, possessing the caution and smarts needed to get ahead.

Snakes are hard workers (when they see good reason to be!) and are possessed of a keen intelligence. Snakes have incredible follow-through, once they get going, and they expect the same from others. Thus, their coworkers and employees had best stay on their toes, lest they anger the Snake and suffer its poisonous bite!

In general, of course, Snakes are generous and genteel, charming and appealing. Snakes must try to learn humility and to develop a stronger sense of self. Once Snakes realize that confidence comes from within, they will finally be comfortable in their own skin.

Daydreaming all afternoon sounds heavenly to the Sheep. This creative, esoteric Sign needs plenty of time alone in which to feed its Muse. Sheep are generally most comfortable in their own minds (which other, more linear-thinking Signs may have trouble deciphering). This Sign makes a great craftsperson or artisan, or perhaps a teacher of New Age studies — any occupation that allows its mind the full range of freedom. Sheep tend not to be very well-organized, precluding many more dry business endeavors. In fact, Sheep tend not to be very materialistic in general, finding plenty of riches in their own imagination. However, especially when in love, the Sheep can be quite a lavish gift-giver.

Perhaps it’s that artistic temperament that so often causes Sheep to feel insecure, but the result is that these high-strung creatures need to feel loved and admired lest they start worrying incessantly. For this reason, Sheep tend to have a hard time with romance; anyone who couples up with a Sheep must know, this Sign has a sensitive streak a mile wide and can be subject to bouts of anxiety over seemingly inconsequential things. Sheep need plenty of love, support and open reassurance from their lovers. If a relationship is marked by conflict, the Sheep will often pull away — either physically or simply by retreating into the safe haven of its imagination.

If the romance is going well, however, Sheep won’t hesitate to tell their partner what they need — and they can be quite insistent about it! This Sign will definitely return the favor, however; the Sheep has a luxurious side that delights in indulging a lover’s every wish. Appearances are also important to the Sheep, which may explain why these folks can spend hours primping and posing.

Sheep would be well-served by learning to relax and let others run the show from time to time. Once they can be certain that their friends and lovers won’t be gone when the Sheep returns from its daydreams, life will be a field of daisies.