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.
