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Virgo is symbolized by a maiden holding a sheaf of wheat, representing the harvest and fertility.
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The image of a virgin or maiden with wheat connects Virgo to farming, the earth, and the cycle of growth. This symbolism dates back to ancient cultures like the Greeks and Babylonians, where Virgo was linked to goddesses of harvest and fertility such as Demeter and Persephone. The wheat represents nourishment and the idea of bringing things to fruition, which fits Virgo’s practical and nurturing side.
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