Being an Earth sign and ruled by Mercury, Virgo child has a very active brain that thinks about earthly-minded affairs. With an active brain and so many topics of concern, she might forget to find humor in the very things she thinks about! One of the best things an adult can do for Virgo child is inspire her to laugh at herself and life’s idiosyncrasies, as long as it isn’t at the expense of someone else.
Virgo child is also happy when she can explore the ins and outs of object, ideas and processes. She can easily get lost in solving an advanced puzzle or constructing something broken into several parts. Virgo child picks up on vocabulary and new languages quite well. Her thirst for knowledge is evident in her baby years, as she diligently studies her own surroundings for the sake of curiosity.
Although Virgo child enjoys observing and analyzing, this mindset can tire her out eventually. If she is not taught to balance her active mind with calmness, she might turn into a cynic. While Virgo child’s ability to break things down is worth complimenting, see to it that she does not overdo it. Without dismissing her natural talent for hard work and carefulness, let her know that she is loved even if she doesn’t know the answers to everything. If Virgo child does know know this, she can experience issues with self-worth, especially where love is concerned.
Virgo child learns best by watching and observing. She can benefit from educational television programs and video games. She enjoyed pushing her mental capacity, so she would enjoy having books, puzzles and games that are meant to stimulate the mind. As Virgo child physically grows, her intelligence and attention to detail grows as well. She will show dedication towards any activity she chooses, instead of hopping from one to the next. This dedication comes from being a natural perfectionist – sometimes she will even correct their teacher! At school she can become one of the best students because of her dedication and work ethic.
She will become emotionally sensitive during her adolescent years, so make sure that you show her love and appreciation throughout the growing process. Finding appreciation for Virgo child will not be hard, though, as she is the sign of the helper, and she loves lending a hand where she might be needed. With siblings, she might come to believe that they interrupt the goals she works towards. With a younger sibling, she may be an authoritarian, critical, or even a tattletale, which could cause tension at home. Kindly guide her in the process of getting along with and seeing the best in other children. She may also need a little guidance when it comes to being friendly with guests in her home. When parents and relatives understand how Virgo child’s mind works, it will be easy to make her happy.
The downside of Virgo child’s particular nature is she can eventually become a workaholic. Though most noticeable in Virgo adults, parents of Virgo child can keep in mind to watch out for Virgo child spending too much time on minute details. One of the best parts of raising a Virgo child is being on the receiving end of her detail-orientedness and helpful nature. She is enthusiastic to help as long as appreciation is given.
Another characteristic is her practical nature, which is attributed to being an Earth sign. Take care to give Virgo child her own space to keep her things if she is sharing a room with a sibling. Virgo has her own sense of organization – some are very organized, while others can have a mess of a room while knowing where everything is. If there is something you feel she can improve on, keep in mind that she responds best to tact, diplomacy and kindness. A good way to improve her emotional settings is to teach her how to openly express her feelings as they come up. Her emotional nature is complicated, and she might not let anyone in on her feelings until she lashes out from internal struggle. Show her that it is okay to be upset about matters and to calmly talk about them with whomever is concerned. Being nurtured by this kind of love is important for Virgo child. Also, make sure she knows that it is okay to make mistakes, so she does not get scared of hiding them from you. Furthermore, if she is in an environment where mistakes are frowned upon, she could become self-destructive because she feels disappointment is inevitable.
Another blessing of being an Earth sign, Virgo child is mostly attracted to projects that yield tangible results. With her undertakings she will learn minute details that others may overlook. For example, she can be assigned a task and end up working on it much longer than others find necessary, doing her best to perfect it. However, some may find her meticulousness to be a subject of ridicule. Any criticism or mockery can generate a complex within her. Help give her the strength she needs to know that she plays an important role in every project, as does everyone else involved. When she feels confident around her peers is when she can feel comfortable in her own skin. You will notice that the educational aspect of school will generate better self-esteem within her, as knowledge helps to boost her confidence. Virgo child’s parents can develop her self-esteem from the start by repeatedly and unconditionally demonstrating love and support. Fair warning, she may not take praise seriously at first, feeling that she is being patronized. Some Virgo children and adults may feel that in order to be loved, she must be perfect. This could also lead to her finding her way around enforced rules, and cleverly spinning your words to work out in her favor. Be sure to write out and spell out household rules on paper, and make sure they are concise and detailed.
