September 23rd – October 22nd
You are a peacemaker. You are gracious. You are artistic. Make love, not war—that’s your motto. When everything and everyone around you is in perfect harmony, you are at peace. Your soul is also learning to create more inner alignment and balance for it is there that true peace is found. It is essential that you not only give to others, but that you strike out on your own in independent ways and develop your own individuality. You bring beauty to the world, Libra, with your style, taste and grace. Show the world what you’ve got.
Element: Air
Quality: Cardinal
Color: Pink, Green
Day: Friday
Ruler: Venus
Greatest Overall Compatibility: Aries, Sagittarius
Lucky Numbers: 4, 6, 13, 15, 24
Strengths: Cooperative,diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded, social
Weaknesses: Indecisive, avoids confrontations, will carry a grudge, self-pity
Libra likes: Harmony, gentleness, sharing with others, the outdoors
Libra dislikes: Violence, injustice, loudmouths, conformity
Quality: Cardinal
Color: Pink, Green
Day: Friday
Ruler: Venus
Greatest Overall Compatibility: Aries, Sagittarius
Lucky Numbers: 4, 6, 13, 15, 24
Strengths: Cooperative,diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded, social
Weaknesses: Indecisive, avoids confrontations, will carry a grudge, self-pity
Libra likes: Harmony, gentleness, sharing with others, the outdoors
Libra dislikes: Violence, injustice, loudmouths, conformity
People born under the sign of Libra are peaceful, fair, and they hate being alone. Partnership is very important for them, as their mirror and someone giving them the ability to be the mirror themselves. These individuals are fascinated by balance and symmetry, they are in a constant chase for justice and equality, realizing through life that the only thing that should be truly important to themselves in their own inner core of personality. This is someone ready to do nearly anything to avoid conflict, keeping the peace whenever possible
The sign of Libra is an Air sign, set between Gemini and Aquarius, giving these individuals constant mental stimuli, strong intellect and a keen mind. They will be inspired by good books, insurmountable discussions and people who have a lot to say. Each Libra representative has to be careful when talking to other people, for when they are forced to decide about something that is coming their way, or to choose sides, they suddenly realize that they might be in the wrong place and surrounded by wrong people. No partner should make them forget that they have their own opinion.
Planet ruling the sign of Libra is Venus, making these people great lovers but also fond of expensive, material things. Their lives need to be enriched by music, art, and beautiful places they get a chance to visit.
Libra – The Measure of Our Souls The shortest myth of them all seems to present a good analogy to the shortest constellation in the sky, you might even say that it is non-existent, presented by the pliers of Scorpio. Libra is one dot of balance in the sea of different extremes, manifested only through the fifteenth degree of this magnificent sign, an object among animals and people. There is something awfully insecure about Libra, as if they were unsure which plate to burden next, aware that things pass and teach us to be careful around other people. Whatever we do in our lifetimes, only serves to point the way for our Souls towards that “higher power” to finally measure our existence. Telling us where we went wrong or what we did right, Libras unconsciously teach us that true liberation hides in lightness.
Finding a compatible partner will be the main priority in the life of people born with their Sun in Libra. Once they start a romantic relationship, maintaining peace and harmony become the most important thing and their primary goal. Their charming personality and their dedication to each relationship makes their compatibility with others satisfying, but that fallen Sun they have to heal often creates trouble in their emotional world.
Libra is the sign of marriage, making its representatives open for traditional pathways of love. Even though the element of Air gives them a lot of flexibility, they will still feel the strong pull towards tradition and their desires will eventually turn to love put on paper, well-organized and serving a purpose to create a certain image for the outer world. In a way, each Libra is in search of a partner who has the ability to set clear boundaries, as if expecting to be protected by them but without their pride being endangered in the process.
This is a sign deeply connected to sexuality for Scorpio rises where it ends. They search for deep, meaningful relationship and although they don’t have trouble relating with people they aren’t really close to, the only true satisfaction in their love life comes from complete surrender of body and soul. It is the gravity of Libra to share their entire life with someone, with a challenge to be independent and aware of their core personality at the same time.
When a Libra has made up their mind on being with someone, they have already chosen well, but it will help to know what stands in their way of achieving happiness or pushes them forwards.
FRIENDS – Libra representatives are highly social and put their friends in the limelight, but sometimes raise their expectation bars too high, and choose friendships that make them feel superior to the person standing in front of them. Their nature makes them indecisive which is why they might show a lack of. Still, this won’t make them any less invested in their relationships when someone else takes the baton and shows interest in them. Tactful and calm, they can communicate through any problem if they want to, and will often help others understand the other side of their personal conflicts and trouble with other people.
FAMILY – Born into a family that gave them a certain weakness of the Sun, Libra can often transfer guilt between family members without even being aware of doing so. In constant search for harmony these individuals have a tendency to agree with their parents and siblings only to avoid conflict, being the one to pull back when a challenge comes their way. They need to nurture their personality and often turn to solitude only to discover their own point of view among many. If they are well built and worked on their inner sense of power, they discover ease in being a good parent and role model, ready to share everything they know with their children.
MONEY & FINANCES - For each Libra, the key to a happy life is in a fine balance, meaning they will not commit to work without setting apart enough time for their private life and their loved ones, and if they do, they will feel like they need to set free from it. They can be loved leaders even though they sometimes lack the initiative needed to organize people who work for them, and will work hard to deserve privileges that come their way. In search for truth and justice, they are good lawyers and judges, and can also be successful as diplomats, designers and composers if they have nurtured their artistic side from childhood. They will work well in a group, and can be convincing and gifted speakers.
Financial aspect of their lives is often under control, which probably wouldn’t be the case if they had an easier time deciding what they want to buy. As soon as they start questioning their financial choices, chances are they won’t even spend any money at all, simply because it was hard to make a decision of any kind. They balance between saving and spending pretty well and even though they enjoy fashion and fine clothes, they rarely let their desires for spending get the best of them.
THE HISTORY – The sign of Libra does not coincide with the constellation of Libra. In the zodiac, this sign is located between Virgo and Scorpio, taking the seventh 30 degrees of the zodiacal circle. Libra is a cardinal sign, marking the beginning of autumn. This is also a sign where the Sun sets, where it has fallen and the summer has ended making room for autumn to come. It represents the cycle of nature where everything starts dying down, entering hibernation, so it is not strange that this is a place where the Sun as the force of life is in its lowest dignity.
In a way, the constellation of Libra doesn’t really exist, for it represents the claws of the Scorpion, making it a part of the constellation Scorpio. It was recognized as MUL Zibanu in Babylonian astrology, connecting it to both scorpion’s claws and the scales of a balance. In ancient Greece it was recognized in the same way. In truth, Libra represents a point of absolute balance, shown through the 15th degree of the sign of Libra. All of the other points related to this constellation presented through the stars in it, are actually a part of a different constellation.
THE MYTH – There is a small mystery to the sign of Libra. On one hand, it is often connected to Astraea, the Greek goddess of innocence and purity, but this goddess is in general link to the sign of Virgo, Libra’s preceding sign. On the other hand, the stars of Scorpio make the constellation of Libra. It is almost as if Libra was a connection of Virgo and Scorpio, more than a sign by itself.
It is best correlated to Dike, the Greek goddess of justice, the daughter of Zeus. Even though she is often in correlation to Astraea, she still seems to be an individual independent of other signs of the zodiac. In service of her father Zeus, Dike was in charge of measuring the weight of human souls after they passed away. Her job was to punish souls mired in vice and reward souls that were honest and just. The link of Libra with Astraea is related to the role of Astraea after she gave up on the human race and decided to leave the humans to their corrupted nature.
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE LIBRA MYTH & LIBRA ZODIAC - The sign of Libra represents justice in our typical, everyday sense, and the balance that needs to be found in order for all sides of any equation to be satisfied. It speaks of a relationship between two things that need to find middle ground, and this is exactly why the sign of Libra represents all interpersonal relationships, as two scales of the balance.
People connected to the sign of Libra have a tendency to look up to others and be quite uncertain of their own personality, just like the constellation and the sign are mostly connected to a goddess and an animal that belong to the signs on both sides of Libra. The interesting thing here lies in the fact that the most important balance needs to be found between the goddess of purity and innocence and the deadly animal that is linked to our deepest animalistic side. Because of the nature of Scorpio, stars from this constellation are usually in connection to some sort of karmic punishment. They speak of a person’s debt that was measured on the scales of justice, before this lifetime.
For Libra, the crystals that are connected with your astrology sign are Lapis Lazuli (your power stone), Moonstone, Labradorite, Turquoise and Citrine. These crystals for Libra were carefully chosen just for you, Libra. They will help to enhance your strengths and assist in your soul’s evolution. Lapis Lazuli is a gemstone of ancient wisdom and knowledge, helping to support solid decision-making. Moonstone is a balancing stone and a stone that acknowledges the destiny you have chosen. Labradorite helps to keep your aura clean, balances and protected. Turquoise is a master healer gemstone that soothes your energy and brings peace of mind. Citrine stimulates optimism and creativity, as well as balancing the yin and yang energy within you.
Your birthstones are a major power source. Wearing your Libra jewelry, or having the crystals for Libra, in your environment will bring you many blessings!
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