@ Jeff: That’s an interesting idea, and I can certainly see it…I go to either Saturn or Mercury, inevitably. I either sulk and get depressed and harsh, or stay on the phone/text/net constantly, flirting and gossiping like a madwoman. Hmm….

@ Gauri: You always ask such good questions! My rationale behind the Virgo delineation is based partially on personal observation, and partially on the nature of the Virgo/Pisces axis as I see it. There are real security issues, dealing mainly with identity/projection, along this axis; Virgos tend to feel they’ve lost a bit of themselves, in a way, when a breakup happens. All signs do, of course, but the Virgo/Pisces axis sees it differently– it’s really a part of themselves they’re losing, if that makes sense.

Falling back to a previously secure position, at least temporarily, is very tempting for this sign; the Mercury influence sometimes even results in using this as a conscious strategy. Mercury is not above knowingly snuggling up to a sure thing, just long enough or often enough to gain the confidence it takes to venture into riskier territory. The Mercury ego is very fragile, and combined with the Virgo/Pisces axis influence, needs tons of safety and reassurance….