Mercury In Virgo
In The Gaming World
"The Master Gamer"
Virgo is the sign of the virgin representing perfection, purity, logic, and hard work. It is the 6th sign in the zodiac and it is a mutable sign which means that it gives adaptable, flexible energies. The sign is also an earth sign, which means the sign enhances the physical senses. Any planet in Virgo will be expressed more logically and practically. There will be a focus on perfecting or mastering ones energies associated with the planet as well. Virgo is ruled by the planet Mercury so all of Mercury's qualities will be evident in the sign of Virgo. Any one who has planets in Virgo (or Virgo Rising/midheaven) will seem to show these kinds of qualities.
Mercury is the planet of the mind, communication, and skills. It is the rational part of our mind; the part that breaks things down for us to understand and develop skills. When Mercury is in the sign of Virgo, it is in domicile...and it is also considered to be in an exalted state as well. This means that Mercury has double the energy other planets do in this sign. When Mercury is in Virgo, the mind of the natives will always be working overtime analyzing, dissecting, and experimenting to make things more efficient. Mercury is more observant in this sign, so it hardly misses anything. Mercury learns quickly in this sign and is capable of developing skills that are useful. The natives with this position have a solution for everything. Natives with this placement are inquisitive and curious, but they are also very sensible and practical.
In the world of video games these qualities are especially obvious because video games are popular hobbies in which we use most of our mental abilities. Mercury in Virgo mental qualities will be prominent in the world of video games.
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Mercury in Virgo Gamers
Mercury in Virgo gamers make some of the best gamers as they are analytical and hardworking. These natives could easily build a career surrounding the gaming industry because they know how to make use of the skill they develop. They constantly focus on mastering their skill level and they dedicate time to building upon their expertise. What a expert they are! They can tell you everything about a game after its said and done because they've already analyzed it. They make good game critics as a result because they can spot the flaws in something rather quickly. Their criticisms might sometimes dull the fun. They shouldn't be too critical otherwise they won't be able to appreciate gaming for gaming. They enjoy playing games that give them a chance to reach high scores. Since they like to keep their hands busy, the games they buy should definitely have various levels, quests, stages, or puzzles for them to get involved in. They love to challenge their minds in any way they can. They might be a little discouraged if they struggle to beat levels. They have a tendency to be hard on themselves as gamers. These natives tend to be loners as gamers. They need plenty of room to practice and become better.
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Mercury in Virgo gamers could enjoy Platform games because the levels tend to be quite extensive and can be quite challenging without going over the top. Survival and strategy games might also intrigue their minds because the elements in this game allows them to use critical thinking. They may also enjoy RPGs, educational games, and simulation games. Fighting Games might also be a good way for them to pass the time away.
Mercury in Virgo Game Developers
As game developers, Mercury in Virgo natives are one of the most hardworking developers in the zodiac. Their minds are constantly filled with ideas and they are always taking every little step, detail by detail, to make the perfect game. They know how to solve internal issues that might interfere with the games development because they thoroughly analyze everything. When designing, they usually start with the little things first and then put them all together as if its a puzzle. They might enjoy creating games with many levels and challenges for gamers. They make excellent teachers or consultants in the art of gaming as they tend to be experts when it comes to development. They also make excellent story writers for gaming consoles. They have a tendency to start from the bottom and then they work their way up into the industry's corporate ladder. Yet, no matter how far they go up they always seem to remain humble (especially if their Sun sign is in a humble placement). They are capable of giving and taking constructive criticism unlike many other game developers.
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They must be careful of their critical nature as it can be self-defeating in the long run. They yearn for perfection, but quite frankly nothing can be perfect. They might also be work-aholics, tiring themselves to death just to meet deadlines. Sometimes taking a break and enjoying the scenery can give more inspiration. They must also be careful of focusing too closely on the details, making the game more difficult to complete. Try to let loose and have fun with it.
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:Example of A Mercury in Virgo Game Developer:
Mark Cerny
Mark Cerny is best known as a game designer, developer, programmer, and business executive for several gaming companies such as Naughty Dog, Insomniac Games, and Sony. Some of the games he's worked on include Crash Bandicoot, Jak and Dexter, Spyro The Dragon, Ratchet and Clank, etc. He is also the chief architect for the PS4. He is considered quite the expert on gaming in the industry and has worked as a gaming consultant on many projects.
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