Definition

1. Proper Noun:
   • The Virgin (constellation and zodiac sign): "Virgo the Virgin" is the name of a constellation and the sixth sign of the zodiac in Western astrology. It is traditionally depicted as a maiden or virgin.

Usage

• "Virgo the Virgin" is used as the full, formal name for the astrological sign, often to distinguish it clearly from the constellation or to emphasize its symbolic representation.
• It functions as a singular, proper noun phrase.

Examples

• Proper Noun:
  • In the night sky, you can find the constellation Virgo the Virgin near the constellation Leo.
  • Her zodiac sign is Virgo the Virgin, which is an earth sign.
  • The sun transits through Virgo the Virgin from late August to late September.

Advanced Usage

• The phrase is often shortened to simply "Virgo" in common astrological discussion (e.g., "I am a Virgo").
• In mythological and astronomical contexts, using the full name "Virgo the Virgin" can specify the classical depiction of the figure associated with the stars.

Variants and Related Words

• Virgo (n): The common shortened form for both the zodiac sign and the constellation.
• Virgin (n): The symbolic figure represented by the constellation; a person who has not had sexual intercourse. (Note: This is the separate, common noun from which the zodiac sign derives its name and symbolism.)

Synonyms

• The Maiden: An alternative symbolic name for the same zodiac sign and constellation.

Notes on Different Meanings

• The primary meaning of "Virgo the Virgin" is astrological and astronomical.
• The word "virgin" alone, separate from "Virgo," has a distinct and primary meaning relating to a person's sexual experience and is used in broader social, religious, and personal contexts. "Virgo the Virgin" specifically refers to the celestial symbol.

Noun

1. the sixth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about August 23 to September 22