No.1 Virgo
A recently published study of more than 60,000 unnatural deaths across the
USA, Canada, the UK and Europe showed that Virgos were the astrological sign
most likely to die an unnatural death, as well as being the sign most
likely to be murdered. In fact, a Virgo is 25% more likely to die an
unnatural death than a Scorpio, the lowest ranking sign (but also the most
likely sign to commit violence against others).
Looking at the personality traits and characteristics most often defining a
Virgo may provide some insight into why this sign is a clear leader in
unnatural deaths.
Virgos are frequently described by astrologers as being sensitive and caring
and are frequently found in employment and social activities that involve
service to others. Also known for being shy, Virgos are seen to be happy to
stay out of the way while enjoying seeing those they have nurtured rise in
success and fame.
On a less positive note, Virgos are also often described as being fussy,
critical and narrow-minded. Renowned for their compulsive list making,
organising skills that can border on obsessive compulsive disorder, and
vocal judgemental criticism - whether it has been asked for or not!
Four methods of murder were examined in the Zodiac and Death study. Shooting
, stabbing, strangling and beating (including being struck, kicked and hit).
Virgo ranked highest in shooting and stabbing and also ranked equal second
in strangling. Since assault and murder usually occurs within a relationship
or domestic setting, this high ranking of Virgos probably indicates a
serious problem that Virgos have with inter-personal relationships.
In fact, the scenarios of the deaths reviewed did reveal that the majority
of the deaths where Virgos were murdered did occur in situations where the
perpetrator "snapped" - frequently in situations where the Virgo victim had
been relentlessly "nagging" or criticising, sometimes for a number of years.
Virgos can also be at risk of abuse in a relationship as they are staunchly
faithful to their partner once they committed. Sometimes this devotion will
well outlast the reality of the relationship and past the point where most
people would have become cynical and given up. This devotion can put Virgos
at risk of being "used" by a partner or may also cause frustration for the
person who is trying to end a relationship that a Virgo won't release.
So Virgos need to beware of situations where their criticism and "nagging"
may be getting them into hot water! Stopping to discuss issues with their
friends and family and accepting that not everything needs to be organised
to death and nor is their opinion welcomed all of the time, may save some
Virgos from a nasty untimely end.
On the positive side, Virgos were the sign least likely to be involved in a
fatal vehicle accident. So maybe the Virgo fastidiousness and attention to
detail helps to keep them safe on the road.
No.2 Capricorn
Capricorn, the agile goat, is the astrological sign second most likely to
die an unnatural death (after Virgo).
An extensive study of causes of death and the astrological sign of the
deceased person was undertaken over a period of nearly ten years. More than
60,000 deaths were reviewed and the results compiled into a study. The
intention behind this massive project was to see if the traits and
characteristics of each astrological sign influenced the way they died. In
particular, whether or not there was a link between astrological sign and
the type of unnatural death (suicide, murder, accident etc).
The results showed that Capricorns were the second highest overall, making
them the second most likely astrological sign to die an unnatural death.
Capricorns proved to be the leaders (most likely to die) in four of the
causes of death examined in the study. Capricorn scored highest in death by
fire (equal first with Taurus), by drug overdose (equal first with Leo), as
a pedestrian and also were the astrological sign most likely to be strangled.
Astrology studies show that there are two types of Capricorns out there -
the agile and ambitious mountain goat, and the charming grass chewing garden
goat. The mountain goat Capricorn will wow everyone around them with their
tenacity and drive to achieve their goals. The garden goat Capricorn is
equally capable of achieving greatness, it just needs a good kick in the
butt to get moving!
So the questions raised by the results of this study are why Capricorn comes
second overall in the rankings for unnatural death, and first in the four
categories mentioned above. In this article, I will look at the possible
reasons for Capricorn ranking first in strangling and drug overdose.
Capricorns, for all their endearing and impressive positive qualities, do
have a few very unpleasant traits; being miserly with money, self-centred
and pessimistic. Being an Ebeneezer Scrooge and self-centred certainly could
go a long way to driving another to strangle them. In fact, aside from
involvement in crime, selfishness and greed over money were frequently cited
in death case studies as being major contributing factors in the strangling
of the Capricorn.
The pessimism and gloominess that often marks a Capricorn personality could
be a contributing factor to the high amount of Capricorns who die from a
drug overdose each year (suicide). This high rate in Capricorn could also be
partially explained by the ambition factor, and the trend for young
successful (and not so young) people to take drugs as a status symbol or
risk taking activity.
