8 Detail-Oriented Hobbies Every Virgo Zodiac Sign Should Try at Least Once
Feeling a little more motivated and focused recently? That just might be the influence of the Virgo zodiac season, which is here from Aug. 23 to Sep. 22. It arrives in the final month of astronomical summer, ushering in the back-to-school season and a renewed sense of drive and intentionality.
Those with Virgo in their star charts might be sensing his chance even more keenly, with a sudden desire to buckle down and get some big, important stuff done. Not sure how to harness that energy, or where to funnel it? We have some suggestions for hobbies, hand-selected just for Virgo, below.
Cross-Stitching
There are many types of crafts suited to detail-oriented and perfectionist Virgos, but cross-stitching might be the best. All it takes is thread, a needle and aida cloth (or other materials) to bring beautiful and delicate art to life, one tiny square at a time. It's art that's all about being meticulous and carefully following a pattern, with results that are bound to blow people away.
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KonMari
The KonMari Method was developed by Japanese organizing consultant Marie Kondo, whose approach to tidying up is all about minimalism and focusing on what sparks joy in your life. It's about prioritizing the things that are essential or make you happy, and learning to let go of (or properly organize) the rest. These facets are likely to appeal to Virgo's exacting natures, helping them increase focus and productivity while they move away from messiness and excess.
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Tabletop Role-Playing Games
Virgos are likely to be drawn to tabletop role-playing games (or TTRPGs for short) because they're a powerful blend of both intellect and creativity. They involve thorough planning and story-building, with players creating their own unique characters, who are then thrown into different scenarios, navigating them by describing their actions, and rolling dice to determine their success or failure. It involves a little bit of fantastical improvisation with a little bit of number crunching to be the best of both worlds.
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Carpentry
Virgos tend to be a very practical sign, so they prefer to invest their time in activities that produce tangible and usable results. Carpentry can take a long time to learn and master, but once they do have a handle on the art, those skills will stay with them a lifetime—as will the beautiful wooden furniture and other objects their build with their own hands. The results can be as beautiful as they are useful, to Virgo's delight.
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Foraging
Virgos aren't necessarily known for being outdoorsy types, but as earth signs, they can benefit quite a lot from spending time in nature and enjoying its grounding energy. One way they can get even more out of these excursions is by getting into foraging and living off the earth by understanding what wild food is good to eat (and what's not). The sign is likely to research the topic thoroughly, and we trust them more than just about anyone else not to gather mushrooms or berries that might look tasty, despite being totally toxic.
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Bullet Journaling
Virgos are often well-organized by nature, but they can take the process a step further with bullet journaling. The practice is all about making lists and getting life sorted out, allowing them to fully take charge of anything from work and academics to social calendars, pastimes and everything in between. It's creative way to approach housekeeping, helping remove stress from the day while adding a touch of fun.
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Poetry
Poetry can be an enlightening new hobby for Virgo because it's often not something that's naturally in their wheelhouse. The earth signs are typically analytical and direct, while poetry requires a different approach to thinking, emphasizing feelings and concepts rather than the facts of the matter. It can help them explore their own ideas from a new perspective, grasping them with a fuller picture as they examine both the truth of a matter and the emotions tied to it.
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Language-Learning
One of the most practical and widely applicable hobbies out there is learning new languages, as it broadens the mind while opening up your ability to communicate with the world at large. They're they're using an app, studying more traditional textbooks, watching media in their target language or even having conversations with real people, Virgos can gain a lot from immersing themselves in new languages from all over the world. Aside from spoken and written language, there's also sign language to consider. After all, Virgo is ruled by the planet Mercury, which governs communication.
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