Born on August 19th through August 25th, the Leo-Virgo Cusp — the Cusp of Exposure — is one of the most engaging and least understood hybrids within the zodiac as a result of its seemingly contradictory natures.
Outsiders are unlikely to fully understand you if you were born on this cusp, and you know that you prefer things to be that way — but you still probably don’t know everything that they know about you.
Learning about the vigor, duality, and mystery inherent in the people born on this cusp isn’t easy, but if it’s the cusp of your birth, you owe it to yourself to investigate.
Planetary Forces Dominate the Leo-Virgo Cusp
Mercury and the sun account for the celestial forces which affect the Leo-Virgo cusp.
Each of these planets is simultaneously familiar and unknowable. The sun, as the fountain of immediate astrological power, is the face that you present to the world as a member of this cusp.
Your general characteristics seem easy to discern. Your presence is undeniable, and your absence is notable. Many people appreciate you for your ability to channel the energy of the cosmos into productivity.
Likewise, many people appreciate your ability to shed light on things which helps them to understand more effectively. Nonetheless, sometimes the influence of the sun is unwanted. You can often unintentionally reveal things about the world people would rather not know.
Furthermore, if people attempt to learn more about you, they will find that it is only possible to learn deeper details with extreme effort. The force of the sun, while immense, is not entirely within your control. Nor is it amenable to close examination by others, except indirectly.
The influence of Mercury is, by necessity, drowned out by the sun’s influence. While Mercury is at its closest point, however, you may be able to detect its quiet presence.
Confusingly, some people born in the Leo-Virgo cusp predominantly derive their personality from the influence of Mercury rather than the influence of the sun. These people tend to be introverted and inscrutable, yet highly visible as a result of their actions and creations.
The Leo-Virgo Cusp’s Personality Profile
The Leo-Virgo cusp’s personality has two main subtypes. These subtypes may not appear to have much in common, but in fact they are governed by the same psychological forces.
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