LIBRA
Mythology of Libra
In the zodiac Libra is the principle of Justice, Law, equity, it represents the notion of just retribution of forces, balancing of energies, judgment, dualism between Good and Evil.
Some people attach to it the goddess Nemesis, who is in charge of maintaining the perfect balance of the universe and necessarily punishing all imbalances and excesses…
Here’s an artistic vision of the Libra constellation.
Period from September 24 to October 23
- 1st decan :
From September 23 to October 3, Ruled by Venus and the Moon - 2nd decan :
From October 4 to October 13, Ruled by Venus and Saturn - 3rd decan :
From October 14 to October 23, Ruled by Venus and Jupiter
Traits & Characteristics :
- Ruler planet : Venus
- Detriment planet : Mars
- Fall planet : Sun
- Exaltation planet : Saturn
- Attached to 7th House, symbol of relationships with others “We are”
- Element : Air (with Aquarius and Gemini)
- Alchemy : Sublimatio process
- Season : Autumn
- Mode : Cardinal
- Polarity : Masculine Yang Positive (+)
- Type : sanguine
- Opposite sign : Aries (Fire)
- Square signs : Capricorn (Earth), Cancer (Water)
- Next sign : Scorpion (Water)
- Previous sign, shadow area : Virgo (Earth)
- Compatible friend signs : Aquarius – Gemini – Leo – Sagittarius – Cancer – Taurus – Pisces
- Planets to study for the native typology : Jupiter – Uranus
- Houses to study for the native typology :
3rd House – 11th House – 9th House – 2nd House – 12 th House - Symbolizing aspect : Sextile
- Mirror Anima : Moon in Libra
- Typical jobs : aesthetician, beauty and arts professions, fashion, decoration, justice
- Metal : copper
- Precious gemstones : aquamarine, pink coral, lapis lazuli, marble, quartz, jade
- Colors : blue, pink, green, pastel
- Body part : kidneys
- Libra countries : Greece, Switzerland, Turkey, Canada
- Angels of the Kabbalah assigned : Rehael, Ieiazel, Mikael
Libra Psychology in everyday life and at work
Libra symbolizes the autumn equinox : the energy of the Day-Force has diminished into equilibrium with the Night-Force, the cycle of life prepares to slow down even more, the sun symbolically switches hemispheres, and the unifying and objective energy of the Night-Force asserts itself. On the map of the sky, we are now at the beginning of the southern hemisphere (oriented towards the sky), the hemisphere of community, extroversion, and all things spiritual (the 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th houses).
Harmonious and filled with an energy of balance, fairness, and sociability, they are agents of confrontation in the zodiac cycle (meeting with “others”).
Libras have, above all else, a need to somehow “connect”, to move towards others, to put together a community, to have their ego participate in a social life, and to live as part of a team.
But these “connections” are not without problems : for one, the ego resists the socialization process because it involves some level of dissolution of personality, and also the huge amount of social networking necessary when creating a community of course creates its fair share of complications and other difficulties that need to be dealt with.
While Aries represented the raw affirmation of the ego, Libra brings duality into the picture : confrontation with others now comes into play. The process of Individuation has been developed, and now it is ready to “oppose” the community and society. With the first 6 signs the “substance” is discovered, and with Libra “the spiritual awakening” begins.
Libras are thus the fruit of this encounter between the individual and the spiritual, but they are not unprepared for this responsibility. With a keen sense of justice, honest, balanced, and impartial judgment, and remarkable intelligence and skills of analysis, as well as good communication skills, Libras are able to easily find their place in the social theater, and even in small talk. Driven by the search for consensus and diplomacy, they always opt for a solution that brings social harmony rather than an aggressive, one-sided solution that reestablishes order.
Libras love any form of beauty, kindness, and harmony, which they appreciate as much in others as in themselves. They also love fashion, elegance, aesthetics, luxury, and pomp. Social norms are very important to them, and they believe that society has a duty to be harmonious and aesthetically pleasing.
With an optimistic and extroverted personality, enthusiasm for communication, and a seductive nature, Libras shine in their relationships, also as a result of their keen mindedness and their natural inspiration.
You may also often find Libras doing all forms of artistic activities.
Libra in love : are you compatible ?
Libras are sensitive beings who are also extremely sociable, which in romantic relationships translates into an aversion to solitude and a great need for romantic and sensual exchange (Venus is their ruler planet, like for Taurus). In a relationship, they are looking for perfect harmony with their partner so that they have a sense of security, happiness, and someone to share their life with.
With a keen sense of beauty and aesthetics, Libra is without a doubt the most fashionable and stylish sign ! When you also take into account their eloquence and charisma, you get an impressively seductive sign.
Impish, affectionate, romantic, and expressive, they are attentive and devoted partners, but their soul mate must be prepared for the Libra to withdraw into themselves and become very passive.
Libras appreciate material comforts : they like to create a harmonious atmosphere in a cozy little nest that they themselves decorate. They must find a partner who subscribes to their carpe diem philosophy.
How to seduce Libra : bring them the best possible complementarity, make them see that your couple will be something more than the sum of its parts, talk to them about projects for 2, redo the world, make concessions for them…
What repels Libra : personalities that are too violent, too brittle, that will try to impose things unilaterally, personalities that are too individualistic.
Read :
- Libra Qualities : sociable, sensitive, diplomatic, good mediators and strategists, conscientious, good actors and chameleons, impish, artistic, kind, peaceable, accommodating, inventive…
- Libra Defects : superficial, indecisive, vain, social butterflies, manipulative, hypocritical, extravagant, sometimes too passive, etc.
- Famous Libras : Mahatma Gandhi, Brigitte Bardot, Vladimir Poutine, Catherine Deneuve, Friedrich Nietzsche, Margaret Thatcher…
See the Astrological Signs page.
For further :
Follow the Libra horoscope through the lunar periods.
Wikipedia page astrological Libra sign.