9 OF EARTH
Virgo II – Material Gain
Investigation and Evaluation of Material Processes necessary to achieve a Perfected Work
Affirmation: I meticulously improve processes in order to produce works of excellence born from efficiency.
Card Details
Zodaical Longitude: 10°00’–19°59’ Virgo (Time of Year: September 2/3 – September 11/22)
Decan: Venus in Virgo (Venus fallen in Virgo)
Sephira: Yesod
World: Assiah
Color (Hex Code): #4B0082
Correspondences
Keys: The Nurturer and The Sage
Planet (Venus): 4 of Fire, 2 of Water, 7 of Water, 5 of Air
Decanic Sequence (8-9-10 of Earth): 8 of Earth and 10 of Earth
Sephira (Yesod): 9 of Fire, 9 of Water, 9 of Air
UPRIGHT: Resourcefulness, Self-Reliance, Financial Improvement, Scrupulous, Efficiency
REVERSE: Inefficacious, Dependency, Carelessness, Superficiality, Mismanagement

Meaning:
In the second decan of Virgo, the spirit is enveloped by matter, which forms a protective structure—similar to the casing of a seed. The focus becomes the process of development as the material world is continuously refined. In order to gain on the physical plane, the spirit has taken on a dense body to oversee and master the processes that exist in its many layers. This decan emphasizes the laborious process behind creation, highlighting the harsh effort that precedes a beautiful outcome.
Decanic Rulership: Venus
While Venus holds triplicity dignity in Virgo, she is also in her fall here, which is a challenging position for the planet. With Venus in Virgo, the beauty of the finished work conceals the toil that was necessary to bring it to fruition. The unsettling reality of production emerges here—assembly lines, animal testing, conveyor belts, and sweat all hidden by the perfection of the final product. This decan invites the investigation and evaluation of material processes, revealing their effectiveness or inefficiency. Venus exerts a refined and discerning influence over this decan, orienting the mind toward perfection while illuminating the often overlooked labor behind a polished result. Those born under her governance here tend to have strong opinions about the proper way to approach tasks and are not easily satisfied. They hold a deep appreciation for quality and precision, and their critical judgments arise from a sincere desire for excellence. This decan signifies improvement and material gain.
Myths:
This decan is associated with myths about critical discernment of process, labor concealed by beauty, and spirit working through material refinement.