#virgo.

Training continues. Like nothing happened at the end of the wedding, like no one’s been missing since. They wonder what the Capitol’s plans are: they seem to want everything to go back to normal, but what will the citizens of the Capitol think what Terra and Osa are on stage and Slate isn’t in the crowd? When Zero mentions Silver and they aren’t there? With Cinna gone, who’s going to dress Gage and Wren?

As usual, Hudson doesn’t have any answers. Hudson doesn’t know. Virgo is just as young as they are, just as new to all of this. Or maybe if it’s different for them, because they grew up in the Capitol. Grew up connected to all this. They share a last name with somebody as legendary as Diose Valey, while Hudson had been nobody before their name was pulled from a bowl.

“Virgo, right?” They say, although they already know. It feels more polite to actually make an introduction. “How’s, uh—how’s Eleven doing?”

Self-care is an essential part of a good life for all of us. However, as individuals, we need different things to keep us going. In this installment, I am focusing on Virgo, the sixth sign of the zodiac.

the thing to know about Virgo: Virgos are usually found in jobs of a service nature, often working with foods which nourish the body.  They don’t seek recognition because Virgos have been made conscious of his/her own inadequacy. As such, they’re critical of everything that goes on around them. Virgo people can be very difficult to live with because they are constantly noticing details and commenting about them in a way that can be irritating. But Virgo is concerned with the menial tasks that need to be done. They make good bookkeepers and are good at keeping records of all kinds, as well as processing the intricate details of research projects. When they are not voicing criticism, they work quietly and efficiently, hardly being noticed. But they should not be overlooked because they need encouragement as much as anyone. Yet they often fail to receive recognition for what they do.

quotes for Virgo:

“The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism.” - Norman Vincent Peale

“People have maybe, sometimes, said that I can, occasionally, be a teeny bit edgy and judgmental.” - Christa Miller

“Good health and good sense are two of life's greatest blessings.”  - Pubilius Syrus

“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” - Muhammad Ali

“I do have impossibly high standards.” - Kate Winslet

my message to Virgo: You may be accused of being more critical and fussy than everyone else but don’t be concerned about their issues. It’s not your fault that you have standards. You’re good at helping others and making things better. Anything you do, you do it to perfection and your results are often spectacular. You’re very intelligent and hardworking, and are often the star students and the best workers in your organizations. Your quest for excellence is very admirable and something we should all strive for. You can be quite selfless and others look up to your wisdom. You’re thorough, scientific, clean, and humane. The way you all are calm in a crisis is very admirable. You’re also very discriminating and don’t just accept anything that doesn’t meet your standards. You don’t love easily, but when you guys do love, you love hard and don’t let go for anything. You’re very loyal and dependable. You symbolize the very noble impulse toward usefulness. Your wit is often devastating and lightning quick, just like Geminis. You can be very well-mannered and your organizational and analytical skills are unparalleled. You’re an excellent team player, and it’s great that people help you stay balanced. You’re deeply sensitive but have difficulty showing it and you have many other obvious insecurities you try to hide from others; nonetheless, at heart, you’re a sweet, gentle soul who just wants to be helpful to others, and just wishes things could be better than they are. Without you, the world wouldn’t run.

physiological makeup of Virgo:  Virgo rules the intestines, processing food to remove impurities and distribute nutrients to the rest of the body. As such they can have issues with indigestion, malnutrition, intestinal weakness and disease, colic, constipation and diarrhea. They also suffer from nervous stomach and indigestion caused by emotional upset. 

Virgo self-care tips:

learn to quit criticizing, judging, micromanaging and over-analyzing others all the time and worry about yourself

find a cause to be of service to

get physical and enjoy various activities, such as hiking, biking, or any kind of exercise every day

pursue a healing, service-oriented discipline 

eat healthier; make sure you eat food high in fiber and antioxidants from fruits, vegetables, whole grains and nuts. also eat collagen-rich foods such as bone broth and salmon. avoid eating too many processed, high-sugar, and high-fat foods

take probiotics or eat yoghurt to regulate your intestinal and digestive health

practice regular release-oriented activities in your life, such as meditating or spending time in the woods or a beautiful city park

seek therapy to calm your nerves, mind and purge your repressed but very palpable and vulnerable emotions

you can be very negative, so breathe, try not to be so uptight and learn to think positively; remember things can always be worse

learn to take the criticism you dish out

hang around people that can relax you and make you feel comfortable, if need be stick to yourself and learn how to be less high strung

make sure you get enough sleep

use your organizational gifts to make your space a healing and calm space

you’re one of those who can’t see the forest for the trees, so learn how to be a bit more flexible, give way, let go, and be gentle with yourself

don’t sweat the small stuff; manintain your high standards, but learn what does and just doesn’t matter at the end of the day

consider hypnosis, yoga, light therapy, sound therapy, acupuncture, or reiki to try to alleviate your anxiety

provide yourself with the same healing and attentive care that you provide others

in your quest for perfection, be thankful for what you’ve got

consume the herbs licorice, fennel, aloe vera and thyme - either in food, in teas, or tisanes

drink more water

study whatever you need to to get that good grade or pass that exam

capricorn: hasn't life already penalized you enough?

*virgo sprays capricorn with a water bottle*

virgo: that's for being mean.