15: The Virgo Archetype (Pt. 3 of the Zodiac Series)

In this fifteenth episode of Parts & Charts: The IFS and Astrology Podcast, Chelsea Owens (IFS and Art Therapist) and KP Kaszubowski (Writer, Filmmaker, Astrologer) explore:* the Virgo archetype since we are in Virgo season! * We’re unpacking its brilliance, burdens, and overthinking partsWelcome to Virgo season! 🌿 In this episode of Parts and Charts, Chelsea (therapist) and KP (astrologer) dive deep into the Virgo archetype—its earthy, mutable energy, its gift for discernment, and the shadow side of overthinking.We explore Virgo as the planner, the caretaker, the teacher, and even the vigilant border collie who can’t stop keeping watch. How does this show up in our lives and relationships? And what can we do when those Virgo parts won’t turn off?Chelsea shares IFS practices for calming the inner perfectionist, finding more Self-energy, and letting go of the mental load. KP runs through Virgo in the houses, Venus in Virgo, and clears up some myths about this often-misunderstood sign.✨ If you’ve ever wrestled with anxiety, hypervigilance, or the pressure to “do it all right,” this episode is for you✨ Learn how Virgo energy can be both your superpower and your soft place to land.✨ take away insights that are equal parts astrological wisdom and therapeutic tools.Thanks for reading Parts & Charts! This post is public so feel free to share it.Time stamps and Topics:0:30 Introduction to the Virgo archetype 2:00 Virgo archetype as the virgin 4:00 The caretaker and daily life as Virgo energy 7:30 Nurse energy and Virgo energy13:15 Virgo as sheepdog and herding the pack19:30 Virgo Venus 25:00 Identifying what is wrong to change 28:00 Virgo using your eyes to see what needs to be figured out32:00 Virgo rising and mercury energy 32:50 Different houses in Virgo energy 47:00 Virgo parts = manager parts 51:30 How we can use Virgo energy for pleasure Key quotes:* "Everyone has Virgo energy in them. It just may show up in different ways and it may not be as apparent as someone who has the Moon in Virgo or something like that." -KP * "Mercury feels celebrated when Mercury's in Virgo, so that's what exalted means." -KP * "Virgo energy is like the super powered mind. And very few people have that ability to run their mind as quickly and as consistently." -KP * "It almost feels like a little bit more of an anxious energy, like in preparation for the worst things happening." -KP * "That, to me, is Virgo energy-the Border Collie who can't rest until all the sheep are safe." -KP * "Virgo parts are, l'm gonna guess, just like really strong managers." -Chelsea * "IFS helps those parts that feel like they can't stop doing their job. When Self is present, they don't have to be so hypervigilant." -Chelsea Parts & Charts is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.For those applying to grad programs in counseling: Chelsea Owens pulled together a deeeeeep dive into all the practical elements of this decision, for the price of a cute cafe lunch ($25) — follow this link: https://chelseawow.gumroad.com/l/bfbiauConnect with Us:✨ Subscribe to Parts & Charts on Substack📸 Follow us on Instagram: @PartsAndCharts💌 Send a question or note through Substack or DMWork 1:1 with Therapist Chelsea Owens at https://chelseaowenstherapy.com/and schedule an astrology session with KP Kaszubowski at www.kpkaszu.comCredits:Music “Vape Juice Dave’s Bistro” composed by Scott Cary (Wild Western Avenue) for the feature film RINGOLEVIO (2020) directed by KP Kaszubowski - performed by Scott Cary, Max Wikoff, Else Albeck Gasparka, and Sarah LutherThe cover image is a collage by Chelsea Owens. Get full access to Parts & Charts at partsandcharts.substack.com/subscribe