Libra
From New Age Village
LIBRA (THE BALANCE) - September 24 to October 23
- The sign of the Statesman or Manager
- A cardinal airy sign. Alert, just, artistic, painstaking, honorable, well balanced, affectionate, sympathetic
- Ruler: Venus
- Gems: diamond, opal
- Color: indigo blue
- Metal: copper
- Harmonious signs for business, marriage, or companionship: Aquarius, Gemini
LIBRA, the sign of the balance, the equalizing sign of the zodiac, is the second of the airy triplicity, and the third of the cardinal signs. It is the first sign of the reproductive trinity. The individuality of this sign is expressed in justice, equilibrium, balance, order, and dispassionate judgment. Those born in this sign are remarkable for their powers of comparison; they seem to be able to weigh and balance all things mentally, as though they were inspired. Extremes will be found in this as in all the cardinal signs ; but sooner or later opportunities come into the life to take an impartial and dispassionate view. It is the aim of the individuality working through this sign to seek equilibrium; and this causes Libra persons to love harmony so much, that they feel exceedingly sensitive until the whole of the organism is in a state of balance. They have always a kind and amiable disposition, expressing the Venus side of their nature more than any other, and this makes them courteous, agreeable and very pleasant persons. They are remarkable for their perceptive faculties, and there is, moreover, a great amount of inspiration in this sign, so that sooner or later the Libra individuals come to realize that there is an unseen as well as a seen world ; this makes them remarkably intuitive, as they are thus able to draw from both sources. They possess the most perfect forms produced by any of the signs, forms through which the soul is able to express itself better than through any other medium. Each Sign of the Zodiac is best studied by knowing its opposite, and in Libra we get the balance of Aries, which makes the spiritual perceptions the keenest and the most manifest, seeming to have the ability of getting occult knowledge through inner perception. These psychic gifts are obtained from the thought-realms, and not from the emotional planes; this enables them, when fully individualized, to temperately expound the hidden knowledge contained in the one great World-religion. They seem to accept fate in a way that others are not capable of, and to realize the justice of all things. When working along personal lines these persons live more in the form aspect of life: they then become exceedingly approbative and very sensitive, are rather impatient, and inclined to be somewhat careless; but their personal faults and failings are such as may be easily forgiven, for they are usually very even-tempered and amenable to all the good influences that surround them.
When unbalanced these persons suffer from the complaints common to the cardinal signs. The reins and kidneys are the most sensitive parts ; the best medicine is music, harmony and retirement, but Libra persons usually possess the intuition exactly how to bring their physical conditions into a state of equilibrium. They would do best in life as overseers, or in positions of refinement where, through their large perceptives, they can quietly and calmly manage affairs. They make excellent librarians and secretaries. They would also be good stage managers, and musical directors, and successful in any profession where they could preserve harmony or bring it about in others. They would be proficient in all artistic arrangements and would succeed as decorators, arrangers, housekeepers and such like.
To sum up the individuality of the Librans we may consider them as inspirational and perceptive characters, always leaning more to the spiritual side of life than the purely physical. They are sensitive so far as the personality is concerned, when not fully self-conscious, but they are always just and generous. They seem to be ever striving to manifest that which must be attained by all humanity—compassion. These persons possess knowledge which seems to be the cream of all the mental characteristics of the preceding sign, and with them it may be said that the balance of their individuality brings them into real touch with the highest form of mind that we have any conception of, which can only be expressed as a refined mental condition which is not dependent upon the brain for its physical manifestation. The inner nature or destiny of this sign is BALANCE.
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The Evolved Libra
The Libran's strength lies in his power of concentration, his intensity of application, and his capacity for sustained effort. He works in splendid spurts, followed by periods of complete relaxation, during which we usually declines to use any of his faculties whatever unless urgently required to do so. He feels perfectly satisfied lounging in an armchair and smoking a cigarette; and when he has rested long enough, and no longer, he rises and goes at his task again with the same indomitable energy as before. That is the normal, healthy, average man, and if he is succeeding in life he is generally in one way or another a specialist.
A woman who has accepted the profession of wife and mother dares not allow herself to specialize in anything. If she has a hobby dear to her heart, she must renounce it - at any rate until her children are old enough to look after themselves. She must be alert and alive and resourceful and ready for every emergency all day long; turning herself quickly and adroitly from one thing to another. She must exercise endless tact and diplomacy, keep her temper, never show impatience or irritation, and welcome her husband at the end of the day with a bright smile and a loving word. After the children have gone to bed, she is expected to be his sympathetic and responsive companion. It is the kind of life that would kill a man or drive him crazy in six months; but the weaker sex will keep it up bravely for twelve or fifteen years without a break, and keep sane. The power that gives her most assistance in her task is the power associated with Libra and the planet Venus. Loving and beloved, the natives can fill their days with what are called the little things of life, that is to say with constant petty items of self-sacrifice of the kind that no one notices - and they can do it cheerfully.
Librans are as many-sided as Leonians, and sometimes share their difficulty in choosing a profession, often making a false start, and then changing; but they do not have the Leonian tendency to depute their duties to others, however competent. In most cases their desire for perfection makes them exceedingly painstaking and patient, and particularly careful about detail; so that they rarely have to undo anything they have done; there is rarely anything meretricious, showy, or slapdash in their methods; they are immensely popular with both men and women, for, owing to their gentle manners, courtesy, and genuine appreciation of what is admirable in others, they have very few enemies. They are scrupulously honorable in money matters, and do well in spheres in which ready tact, social charm, or all-round ability tell.
The innate strength of this type consists in a certain sane, wholesome, and well-balanced element that runs through their whole nature. These people hate injustice and unfairness and everything ill-proportioned and ugly in life, and also dislike exaggeration and all feelings that are morbid, depressing, hysterical, or strained. Their normal and natural form of expression is art and music in all its forms. Vocal music especially is a rest and refreshment to them - their relaxation when they are wearied, their remedy when they are sick or sad.
Religion
The keynote to the religious life of the Libran is harmony. There must be no harsh notes, no discordant element in his worship. The wrangling of the theologians, the petty persecutions of one sect by another, the bickerings and jealousies and narrownesses too often associated with religious observances have turned many people of this type away in disgust; for if they cannot find beauty and concord they will content themselves with striving after beauty of life, and leave rites and ceremonies alone. They tend to live a good deal in the present, letting the past bury its dead, and are seldom inclined to worry over the slowness of their progress or their probable fate in the future.
When a man is known to be dying, the Libran has no thought of reminding him of past misdeeds, failures, and mistakes. The important things is to cheer him up and make him realize how much progress he has made, and how much he - and his friends through him - have to be thankful for. The church especially seems to attract this type into its ministry. In such a post the Libran will give every satisfaction. His eloquence will be gently persuasive, his homilies carefully considered and neatly rounded, sometimes perhaps tending to truism, platitude, and mild pedantry, but free from all startling eccentricities.
Love and Friendship
To the typical Libran, love affairs are naturally among the most important events in life, and even in old age the subject never loses its interest. The well-developed Libran chooses his mate early, marries as soon as he can afford to do so, and makes an excellent husband, tender, affectionate, and very easy to live with. The only danger he runs is that of a too youthful engagement, for lovemaking comes easy to him, and is generally crowned with success. He may consequently be tempted to propose to the first pretty girl who smiles at him, and live to regret it; but his innate refinement and somewhat fastidious taste will probably save him.
His sister Libran runs the same dangers, and shares the same protections. She is generally immensely popular with the opposite sex, because of her gentle uncritical attitude and frank admiration for the many qualities. She hates to hurt anyone's feelings, so finds it almost impossible to say a decided no, and sometimes needs to have it pointed out that too much hesitation on that point is only prolonging the agony, and is consequently a very mistaken form of kindness. She makes the ideal wife, her whole being revolving round her husband, whom she sometimes idolizes to such an extent that the children come in a bad second; for this sign, though intensely conjugal, is not particularly material. When children arrive, nature asserts itself, and they are tenderly cared for; but the husband distinctly plays lead. The impulse that makes a woman seek her mate, turning from all thoughts of pride and self-sufficiency and craving for the qualities which she can only find fully developed in the opposite sex, is a beautiful impulse, complete in itself, grounded on true humility, and requiring no excuse or justification whatever.
The Unevolved Libra
People with Venus against them in their horoscope are handicapped instead of helped in their career by their all-round tendencies, and primitive Librans suffer in this way to such an extent that their parents and guardians are sometimes in despair over their start in life. Their partiality for equal development is apt to make dabblers of them, and they take up one thing after another, to throw it aside in favor of something else. The rudimentary desire for perfection has also its drawbacks, making them potter and trifle over their work, wasting time in weighing straws and splitting hairs; and they are asked to make a decision or hurry up. Sometimes they will prevaricate and temporize, and hedge in the most annoying way when a straightforward and energetic policy is called for. Tact and diplomacy run to seed are uncommonly like insincerity and moral cowardice.
This tendency to trifle is naturally carried throughout, and is specially noticeable in the sphere of the affections. The natural impulse to seek the mate develops early, and is translated by these people into a tendency to regard every second member of the opposite sex they come across as the not impossible he, or she. They never break their hearts about anyone, for their memories are short; but there are frequent sprains and bruises, and a great deal of wasted energy. The gentleness of the men is apt to make them soft and weak with women, and if they remain long unmarried, or are absent from home for any lengthy period, they may drift into the unmanly position of playing tame cat to the first energetic and unscrupulous woman who is willing to take trouble enough to annex them.
For women under this sign the peril is naturally graver, for, though the power to appreciate what is good and beautiful in others is a great gift, absence of the critical faculty is often a handicap. To be easily pleased and to please as easily; to be born attractive, and with a craving for everything that is fair and lovely in life and a dislike of all that is ugly and sordid and mean; to be gentle, yielding, good-tempered, and incapable of saying no; to live habitually in the present and for the present, caring little for past ties and less for the possibilities hidden in the future - these can, in certain circumstances, be dangers indeed. Their very guilelessness and innocence are the Libran's worst enemies.
Physical Characteristics and Health
An old writer describes those born under Venus as "having a love dimple in their chin, a lovely mouth, cherry lips, and a right merry countenance." The whole personality projects an atmosphere of kindliness and contentment. The type appears well-nourished and is inclined to plumpness, dimples, curves, and rounded contours generally, though not to excessive fat. They have often a sweet voice, a bright ringing laugh, and are intensely appreciative of fun in others. In fact, they are so charming that it is difficult to suggest a caricature of the type. Browning's poem, "A Fair Woman," touches delicately upon Libran weaknesses, and Shakespeare's picture of Cressida - so sweet and lovable and responsive, so hopelessly incapable of lasting love and loyalty - is a graver and more bitter description of the type.
Librans have a natural instinct for health and sanity, and by keeping the balance true generally manage to avoid serious breakdowns of any kind. But if circumstances push them too far in the direction of concentrated specialization, or if their sense of justice and fair play is outraged in any way, the constitution will suffer. When below par in any way, Librans will find their best remedy in rest, careful diet, and development of the appreciative faculties connected with all that is best and most beautiful in music, poetry, or art - especially in music.
SUN IN LIBRA
This produces a harmonious individuality, with a tendency to act through perception more than through reflection. There is a keen love of justice and great power of comparison. There is also sensitiveness, with ambitions on intellectual lines.
Sun in Libra and Moon in Aries
Reason and perception are well blended in this combination, and there should be a great amount of refinement, and mental ability. The personality is active, the individuality quiet. The will power is fairly strong, making the native active, independent, and at times aggressive on the surface. At heart he is quiet, harmonious, and affectionate. He is fond of change, quick to appreciate new ideas, possibly impatient at times, and lacking in perseverance. An inharmonious marriage is probable, few being able to respond to the ideals of this combination. There is much power and influence over others. This combination is good for all who love athletics.
Sun in Libra and Moon in Taurus
The Venus nature is well harmonized in this sign. Perseverance, endurance, patience, and caution are manifested. There is inventive ability, but the personality is apt to be somewhat too receptive to physical surroundings and conditions. The combination suggests gain through partnerships or marriage, and is usually fortunate for money, friends, and popularity. There may be aptitude for music or acting. Practical ability is shown in the domestic sphere, together with the ability to remain happily married.
Sun in Libra and Moon in Gemini
This harmonious combination gives refinement, artistic taste, and some oratorical ability. It also gives a great love of knowledge and intensifies intellectual aspirations. The natives easily adapt to different occupations, conditions, or careers in life, their nature varying with the influence of the ascendant or rising sign. If the latter tends to domesticity, there will be much affection, emotion, and faithfulness; if to study or intellectual pursuits, there will be ability in this direction. The native lives harmoniously with the family, is observant, versatile, and has many interests. Some indecision may be displayed, and a want of stability, but this may easily be overcome. Thought and feeling are well combined, and this gives great influence over others, especially through speech.
Sun in Libra and Moon in Cancer
This combination intensifies sensitiveness and the emotional nature; it inclines to anxiety, especially in home affairs. It also produces changeableness, but with a desire for progress. To some extent this is a contradictory combination, for there is a sympathetic domesticated disposition, yet at the same time a good deal of ability for a public life. The outer nature will be quite different from the inner; and this polarity varies a great deal with the strongest planet. Attraction to family and relatives is marked.
Sun in Libra and Moon in Leo
This combination brings the character and personality into harmony. It gives a strong inclination toward spiritual things, and sometimes makes the nature rather too idealistic. The feelings and impulses are strong; there is an intense love of beauty, and great enthusiasm in pursuit of an ideal. The native is popular, has many friends, and is hopeful, sociable, and generous. The love nature is intense and sincere. It is difficult for such a person to remain single, so that he or she is apt to marry too much in haste. There is poetic and musical ability, and either the artistic or moral nature will have many opportunities for development.
Sun in Libra and Moon in Virgo
This combination gives a critical personality. It tends to lead the mind into practical matters, giving intuition in business affairs. It is a refined combination and produces an attractive personality. There is good general mental ability with, in some cases, special aptitude in some one direction (determined by the ascendant, or the strongest planet). The native is companionable, but sometimes lacking in determination or strength of will.
Sun and Moon in Libra
Although this combination gives a clear perception, there is apt to be too much reliance upon others, and an inability to move forward spontaneously. The character is affable, courteous, obliging, and well-disposed. There are foresight and mental sensitiveness, coupled with humanitarian views and a desire to do good. These are, however, often spoiled by a self-centering inclination that makes ideals hard to achieve. The fate of the native will be influenced largely by other people, through marriage, partnership, or general association. At its best, this polarity may produce a harmonious mind, hopeful, and practical along its own lines. Such people are popular and contented, artistic or musical, with an ardent love of beauty.
Sun in Libra and Moon in Scorpio
Love of approbation and an ambitious nature are characteristic under this combination. The native is fully aware of his own abilities and is inclined to be aggressive. Outwardly he may be positive, matter-of-fact, worldly, hard, and sometimes a little coarse, but when intimately known he will seem much more genial and yielding. When the personality has the greater power, energy, industry, and ambition are displayed. With favorable planetary positions the native may be very practical and make a good executive.
Sun in Libra and Moon in Sagittarius
This is a good combination, although the personality is inclined at times to be rather reckless and careless, over-active and excitable. It intensifies the activity of the brain and increases the rapidity of speech. This combination gives ability for public speaking, and brings success in other pursuits. The native has a fruitful, imaginative, well-stored mind, and his abilities in connection with religion or law are specially marked. Social and benevolent, of good disposition, he will be a universal favorite.
Sun in Libra and Moon in Capricorn
This influence usually produces some musical ability, and inclines the native to neatness and orderliness of mind. It gives some amount of caution, prudence, worldly wisdom, and sometimes selfishness. This latter shows mainly in the lower type of character; in a higher type it appears as self-control. The emotions and impulses are disciplined and well regulated. The combination is favorable for popularity and public recognition. Ambitions will be achieved, and there will be considerable prominence in some sphere, but there is danger of reversal. There is likely to be some misfortune or disharmony connected with the parents.
Sun in Libra and Moon in Aquarius
This harmonious combination gives splendid foresight, especially in matters connected with humanitarian principles, large businesses, and associations; also the ability to judge human nature. The disposition is kind, gentle, and humane; sometimes too unresisting, though never where principles are at stake. The mind is original and inventive, and the memory is usually good. The nature is reserved and controlled, yet sociable and friendly.
Sun in Libra and Moon in Pisces
There is a great deal of restlessness in this combination, together with some industry and perseverance. There is apt to be a tendency to dream rather than to be practical. When the mind is busily occupied, the nature is improved. The disposition is sociable and affectionate, charitable and humanitarian; but it will be lacking in strength unless this is supplied by the ascendant or other planets in the horoscope.
FAMOUS PEOPLE BORN WITH THE SUN IN LIBRA
- Franz Liszt: October 22, 1811
- Nietzsche: October 15, 1844
- Sarah Bernardt: October 22, 1845
- Eleanor Roosevelt: October 11, 1884
- T. S. Eliot: September 26, 1888
- Dwight D. Eisenhower: October 14, 1890
- William Faulkner: September 25, 1897
- George Gershwin: September 26, 1898
- Helen Hayes: October 10, 1900
- Graham Greene: October 2, 1904
- Michelangelo Antonioni: September 29, 1912
- Deborah Kerr: September 30, 1921
- Marcello Mastroianni: September 28, 1924
- Truman Capote: September 30, 1924
- Mickey Mantle: October 20, 1931
- Brigitte Bardot: September 28, 1935
- Julie Andrews: October 1, 1935
- John Lennon: October 9, 1940
- Charlie Brown: October 1
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