Rising sign ยท Arriving observant

Virgo Rising

Virgo rising tends to describe a manner that takes in detail on the way in. You are usually read as attentive and a little reserved.

The Ascendant here assesses. In the first few minutes of a room this doorway is gathering specifics, and the reserve is generally attention rather than distance.

That assessment is often mistaken for judgement by people who do not know you. Naming what you are actually doing tends to resolve it quickly.

The reflective question is what you are assessing for. Most doorways of this kind are looking for something particular, and it is worth knowing what.

At its best

A considered first impression that is precise about people rather than presumptuous.

When it tightens

Observation can read as appraisal. Consider what you are assessing in the first few minutes, and for what.

Sit with these

  • What are you assessing in the first few minutes, and for what?
  • Where does your reserve get read as something you did not intend?
  • What would arriving without assessing feel like?

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