A Deeper Look at the Sun Signs: Libra the Peacemaker

A supervisor struggles to make a decision regarding two employees. Both of them have come to her for help, but she is finding it difficult to make a decision. Her greatest fear is that she will have to take sides. A good supervisor can not worry about that, but she can’t help it, it is her nature. A lawyer battles in court for the rights of his victim. The speculation and conflict within the courtroom is unbearable. His only desire is to find justice for his client and to make sure that his victim’s rights are ensured. He continues to argue and give hundreds of reasons why his client should be awarded 10,000 dollars. No one else cares, but it is his mission to enforce justice. Is this over the top? Is it madness?Maybe. This is Libra

Individuals with the Sun in Libra were born sometime between the dates of September 21 through October 19. Librans are a Cardinal sign, which means that they are initiators, idea makers and self-starters. It is easy for them to take control of a situation and to get the energy moving in a positive direction. Libra is ruled by the element of Air. Air signs are known for their emotional detachment, intelligence, perception, and ability to remain calm. At first glance they may appear detached and uninterested, but once you get to know them you will realize they are extremely romantic, creative, and artistic. They enjoy making relationships and their environment harmonious.

Librans have interesting personalities. Out of all the signs, Libra is the hardest for me to read at first glance. I have noticed two distinct differences between Libran men and women. From what I have experienced, they are complete opposites. Usually the traits of a Sun Sign will be the same for both men and women. Just a few subtle differences exist between them. In the case for Libra, this is completely different. Libran women tend to be more dominant and assertive than most signs. The self-confidence, assertiveness and directness of a Libran female tend to scare people away. I have witnessed this many times in my own life and with clients. When I discuss Libran traits with female Librans many will reply, “I’m nothing like that, I don’t have to have relationships or a peaceful environment.”

My theory is that Libran women tend to express more energy and traits of their polar opposite sign Aries. Libran men do not possess or express as much of this Aries energy. The reason for this is unknown to me, but is clearly evident that this exists almost 85% of the time when meeting Libran females. A childhood friend of mine is a Libra and she expresses more Aries energy than Libra. She is very assertive, direct and does not care to hurt your feelings. She is not indecisive at all and tends to act impulsively in many situations. These are all traits of Aries. A female co-worker that I am associated with is Libra and the same traits can be seen with her. It is like a blueprint that tends to come up each time I meet a Libran female. That is not to say that Libran females have zero Libran traits associated with them, but that those traits are toned down immensely and colored with more Arian traits. We always share traits of our polar opposite sign on the wheel, but with Librans it is much more evident.

On the other hand, Libran men tend to adhere to the basic sign traits more accurately. They tend to be very romantic, artistic, creative, and diplomatic. They enjoy having relationships with women and are very flirtatious. The most common trait of all Librans is their sense of justice and search for peace. They are affected negatively by upsetting emotions or situations in the environment. These unsettling feelings they experience, cause them to seek equilibrium. They will usually actively try to make things peaceful again by catering to everyone’s needs. The greatest flaw of a Libran is their indecisiveness. Sometimes they simply can’t choose or make a decision. Gemini’s indecisiveness occurs because of an ability to see both sides of a situation. Librans indecisiveness arises from a desire not to offend anyone and to make sure no one is upset with them. They do not like any type of conflict and are known to avoid it like the plague. Usually, Libran men are notorious for changing the subject when a heated argument breaks out. If not, they tend to run into the other room. It is not because of weakness, but because of an innate uncomfortableness with tension and conflict. They thrive in peaceful, uplifting, harmonious environments. When things are not peaceful, they can become very detached, irritable and emotional.

Libra is ruled but the planet Venus, which has a powerful focus on relationships, harmony and creativity. Since Libra is an Air sign, being ruled by Venus changes their character quite a bit. Most Air Signs are not known for being expressive or emotional. Being ruled by Venus enhances the energy of love, romance, creativity, and harmony that a Libran expresses. Librans do not like to be alone; in fact it is crucial for them to have partnerships such as marriage.

The 7th house in our astrological chart also called the descendent is ruled by Libra. This house is known as the “House of Marriage & Partnerships”. The energy of Librans can be seen when looking at the traits of this house. Finding a soul mate, lover or business partner is crucial for Librans. They are not built to be alone. They are here to seek relationships and love. Without this aspect in their lives, they can whither and die. When they find it, they feel they can conquer any limitation.

The symbol of Libra is the Scales. The scales are always trying to balance and keep things equal. Librans can find themselves constantly moving from one side to the other. Back and forth, up and down. They are always striving to balance both sides of themselves. Sometimes they get overwhelmed or are unable to shift and balance themselves. When they are not balancing, harmonizing or peacekeeping they can loose touch with what they really think and feel. It is crucial for them to always be self-aware and make a conscience effort to find equilibrium. If not, they will suffer from feelings of chaos, indecision and frustration.

Librans seek relationships because they make them feel safe. They enjoy expressing love and affection towards others. Librans greatest flaw is trying to seek peace at all costs. Sometimes they are forced into numerous conflict situations where they have to be the mediators. They are required to bring peace and harmony to a variety of situations. Sometimes they can feel uncomfortable doing this, but the energy of their sign forces them to face this. They learn that they have to speak their mind and sometimes justice, truth and fairness is the greatest gift they can give others. Keeping things hidden will only cause more harm. They have to step up and make their beliefs, opinions and ideas known to others.

Libra key word is “I BALANCE”. Other personality traits of Libra include being indecisive, artistic, disorganized, easy-going, charming, romantic, highly susceptible to flattery and peaceful. If you are a Libran Sun Sign, you will express your main personality and identity in whichever house the Sun falls. Your Libran energy might be expressed at work if the Sun is in the 10th house; or; you may find that peaceful nature developing within groups of people if it is in the 11th house. If you feel you do not have these traits, and you are a Libra, research which house the Sun is in, and I believe you will come to realize your true nature.

The Scales
September 24 to October 23

Traditional
Libra Traits

Diplomaitic and urbane
Romantic and charming
Easygoing and sociable
Idealistic and peaceable

On the dark side….

Indecisive and changeable
Gullible and easily infuenced
Flirtatious and self-indulgent

Libra! About Your Sign…

Libra is the only inanimate sign of the zodiac, all the others representing either humans or animals. Many modern astrologers regard it as the most desirable of zodiacal types because it represents the zenith of the year, the high point of the seasons, when the harvest of all the hard work of the spring is reaped. There is a mellowness and sense of relaxation in the air as mankind enjoys the last of the summer sun and the fruits of his toil. Librans too are among the most civilized of the twelve zodiacal characters and are often good looking. They have elegance, charm and good taste, are naturally kind, very gentle, and lovers of beauty, harmony (both in music and social living) and the pleasures that these bring.

They have good critical faculty and are able to stand back and look impartially at matters which call for an impartial judgment to be made on them. But they do not tolerate argument from anyone who challenges their opinions, for once they have reached a conclusion, its truth seems to them self-evident; and among their faults is an impatience of criticism and a greed for approval. But their characters are on the whole balanced, diplomatic and even tempered.

Librans are sensitive to the needs of others and have the gift, sometimes to an almost psychic extent, of understanding the emotional needs of their companions and meeting them with their own innate optimism – they are the kind of people of whom it is said, “They always make you feel better for having been with them.” They are very social human beings. They loathe cruelty, viciousness and vulgarity and detest conflict between people, so they do their best to cooperate and compromise with everyone around them, and their ideal for their own circle and for society as a whole is unity.

Their cast of mind is artistic rather than intellectual, though they are usually too moderate and well balanced to be avant garde in any artistic endeavor. They have good perception and observation and their critical ability, with which they are able to view their own efforts as well as those of others, gives their work integrity.

In their personal relationships they show understanding of the other person’s point of view, trying to resolve any differences by compromise, and are often willing to allow claims against themselves to be settled to their own disadvantage rather than spoil a relationship. They like the opposite sex to the extent of promiscuity sometimes, and may indulge in romanticism bordering on sentimentality. Their marriages, however, stand a good chance of success because they are frequently the union of “true minds”. The Libran’s continuing kindness toward his or her partner mollifies any hurt the latter may feel if the two have had a tiff. Nor can the Libran’s spouse often complain that he or she is not understood, for the Libran is usually the most empathetic of all the zodiacal types and the most ready to tolerate the beloved’s failings.

The negative Libran character may show frivolity, flirtatiousness and shallowness. It can be changeable and indecisive, impatient of routine, colorlessly conventional and timid, easygoing to the point of inertia, seldom angry when circumstances demand a show of annoyance at least; and yet Librans can shock everyone around them with sudden storms of rage. Their love of pleasure may lead them into extravagance; Libran men can degenerate into reckless gamblers, and Libran women extravagant, jealous and careless about money sometimes squander their wealth and talents in their overenthusiasm for causes which they espouse. Both sexes can become great gossipers. A characteristic of the type is an insatiable curiosity that tempts them to enquire into every social scandal in their circle.

In their work the description “lazy Libra” which is sometimes given is actually more alliterative than true. Librans can be surprisingly energetic, though it is true that they dislike coarse, dirty work. Although some are modestly content, others are extremely ambitious. With their dislike of extremes they make good diplomats but perhaps poor party politicians, for they are moderate in their opinions and able to see other points of view. They can succeed as administrators, lawyers (they have a strong sense of justice, which cynics might say could handicap them in a legal career), antique dealers, civil servants and bankers, for they are trustworthy in handling other people’s money. Some Librans are gifted in fashion designing or in devising new cosmetics; others may find success as artists, composers, critics, writers, interior decorators, welfare workers or valuers, and they have an ability in the management of all sorts of public entertainment. Some work philanthropically for humanity with great self-disciple and significant results. Libran financiers sometimes make good speculators, for they have the optimism and ability to recover from financial crashes.

Possible Health Concerns…

Libra governs the lumbar region, lower back and kidneys. Its subjects must beware of weaknesses in the back, and lumbago, and they are susceptible to troubles in the kidneys and bladder, especially gravel and stone. They need to avoid overindulgence in food and especially drink, for the latter can particularly harm the kidneys.

PROBLEMS THAT MAY ARISE FOR YOU, AND THEIR SOLUTIONS

As with all sun signs, we all have unique traits to our personalities. When these traits are suppressed, or unrealized, problems will arise. However, with astrology we can examine the problem and assess the proper solution based on the sun sign characteristics. As a Libran you may see things below that really strike home. Try the solution, you most likely will be amazed at the results. If you find yourself on the receiving end of the negatives below, it is because you are failing to express the positive.

Problem:   Finding yourself frequently trapped in situations that have no depth and little value to you or the other person.
Solution:   Try not to pretend feelings you do not have and find a way to back gracefully out of a superficial relationship; look before you leap.

Problem:  You find that you do not really like yourself and/or beating yourself up over not being able to please another.
Solution:   If you learn how to please yourself without depriving others, then you will be able to please someone else.

Problem:  The situations that make you ill at ease is only mildly irritating to another.
Solution:  Try to cultivate inner security through spiritual strength and awareness.

Problem:  Feeling like you are nothing: your actions being frustrating to others.
Solution:  Developing your feelings of self worth by expressing the positive in your nature and not letting your elitist, class consciousness show.

LIKES

• The finer things in life
• Sharing
• conviviality
• Gentleness

DISLIKES

• Violence
• Injustice
• Brutishness
• Being a slave to fashion

Your ruling planet is VENUS

Mean distance from the Sun (AU) 0.723
Sidereal period of orbit (years) 0.62
Equatorial radius (km) 6,052
Polar radius (km) 6,052
Body rotation period (hours) 5823
(Retrograde) Tilt of equator to orbit (degrees) 2.12
Number of observed satellites 0

Some more interesting facts about your sign:

The symbol associated with your sign is the scales of balance
representing the balance that you continually seek in your self and your life. The scales were also
adopted by our judicial system to symbolize a balance of fairness in the law which is emphasized by ‘blind justice’ holding them.

The color of choice for Libra is Blue

Your starstone is the precious Sapphire. The Sapphire is one of the most beautiful and sought after gems in the quartz family. It is considered good luck in many ways and one of the major healing stones.

There is, and always have been, a controversy over “starstones”. Starstones are NOT birthstones.  I give you here in these pages the stones that are called your starstones, (planet stones), which viberates the strongest to your planet or sign, NOT to the month that you were born.   I would also like it if those who think they know precisely what their stone is to go to the library and reference some good Astrology books such as ‘Parkers Astrology’.    Sorry for the confusion, but confusion over this topic has raged for hundreds of years.

Libran’s In A Nutshell

Libran’s are highly diplomatic and can be troublesome as they love a big drama. You say black and then all of the Libran’s say white. They are very argumentative at their best.
They are accused of lacking integrity because they put on a different persona when meeting people as they so want to be liked by everybody.
As an air sign they tend to be fairly detached and unemotional. Libran’s can be very cruel and cold at times. Because they are ruled by Venus they love all beautiful things in life such as clothes and make-up etc….
Libran’s can see a solution to every problem and are very open minded and tend to listen to other people’s opinions as much as their own. They think about things an arful lot and are sometimes too self indulgent about themselves but never greedy.
They do not dwell on things when they go wrong but instead learn from the experience and grow from them.

Libran’s Positive Traits

Libran’s are very charming, romantic, sweet and affectionate and therefore make great lovers. They are also harmonious and relaxed which make them great listening partners. They are communicative and enjoy a good chat every now and then.
Libran’s are thoughtful and colourful and enjoy the good things in life such as fine food and clothes. They are very sophisticated and often act and look older beyond their years but can be playful when they want to be.

Libran’s Negative Traits

Libran’s are indecisive, resentful and can be snobbish at times beyond belief. They can also be overdependant and unpassionate to the extent that they do not show their feelings too often so therefore seem to be unemotional.
Libran’s are too conventional, argumentative and often contrary.

Libran’s Compatibility

Libran’s enjoy the company of all Gemini’s and Aquarians because of their talkative and bubbly personalities. They tend to go for Capricorn’s as partners because of their they are liked and respected by many other people.
They absolutely adore Virgo’s because both the signs share the same social niceness which make them a perfect match in every other way too.
Libran’s find Taureans, Capricorn’s and Scorpions a problem with all that dark passion that is burning inside of them. They would much prefer to stay away from those particular star signs.
Aries can be a touch too coarse and crass for Libran’s to deal with and Pisces makes a bad combination with Libran’s.

Libra, symbolized by the Scales, is a Cardinal Air sign. Ruled by Venus, Libra is cultured, refined, stylish, and has a great love of beauty. Libras have a very strong sense of justice (Scales of Justice) and balance. In their quest for harmony they will always look at both sides of an issue. They hate conflict and will avoid it at all costs, to the point that they are often perceived as indecisive. Partnerships are extremely important to Libra – they feel most complete when they are in a secure stable relationship. An Air sign, Libras are excellent communicators and need to be appreciated for their ideas. They are charming, social beings who do well at cocktail parties.

Symbol: The Scales
Element: Air
Modality: Cardinal
Ruling Planet: Venus
Ruling House: Seventh
Key Phrase: I balance
Keyword: Harmony

Positive Characteristics:

Negative Characteristics:

Your Libra Baby..

September 23 – October 22

Libras can be really beautiful babies. Personality wise, your Libra baby will not like to be hurried and will hate having to choose between two things. Libra children often seem older than their years and unexpectedly knowledgeable. Libras thrive when treated fairly and will obey rules that are seen to be fair. They treat others well and are kind-hearted.

Parents will need to guard against the Libra child’s ability to wheedle almost anything out of adults, especially given their fondness for sweets. Your Libra child will quickly learn to argue with total conviction and will be adept at making their needs and wants known. You will need to guard against giving in to well-reasoned demands too often in case you spoil your child.

Libras thrive in a harmonious environment and it is essential to give them lots of attention and affection. Whilst enjoying company, Libras can pursue interests on their own and are naturally private. Your child will respect the privacy of others and will keep confidences.

Your Libra child will be thoughtful and enjoy learning from books. A young Libra should not be fussed over too much or spoilt, but will rarely need to be strongly disciplined.

The typical Libra child will recover quickly from any ailments.