An individual with Jupiter in Virgo finds hope and inspiration through a world-view that we live in an orderly reality. Joy can be found in craftsmanship, detail, and growth. Development is achieved when they see how all the interrelated parts are connected to make up the whole. Good service and modest displays of faith are also usually present in abundance.
Jupiter is in detriment in this sign and it is often difficult to embody faith if they try to digest too much information or attempt to find a clear viewpoint in religion, as there are so many views and nothing is clear-cut. In comparison, we are small and nobody really KNOWS the correct answer to many philosophical questions. For the most part, this person tends to distrust world views that have no practical application.
Jupiter in Virgo is always searching for something more tangible and tends to be discerning in what they choose to believe in. There is always an obvious struggle linking the material and spiritual world. Analyzing concepts, philosophies, and different types of religion could be one expression of this planetary placement. The fault-finding energy of Virgo may also find its way into this sphere of life. “God is in the detail” could be their slogan, and expansion is found through mental productivity, a down-to-earth philosophy on life, and believing in “what works.”
Work needs to have a sense of purpose and personal growth. Perhaps they will find a sense of meaning in routine or personal health and hygiene which could be beneficial aspects of their life. If they do follow any type of belief it will form as part of their daily routine and part of reality, how they see it. Belief in life is built step by step as they piece the universal puzzle together and create a belief system that is useful, but also holds a sense of meaning and creates a better society.
The intellectual powers can be good although both sign and planet are a difficult fit. Virgo tends to be so detailed orientated that it is made more difficult to see the overall larger pattern at work. Depending on the rest of the chart, this can lead to exaggerated, self-critical tendencies, and the placement works best when they aim to serve something greater through practical knowledge.