Azra’s Astrology: Libra the Scales

Humans have had millennia to really think about these signs and the different correlations to them. There’s so much that even the ones I am presenting aren’t even close to everything involved with the sign in question. There’s so much more like what body parts, what tarot card, flowers, crystals, you get the idea. Use this as a jumping off point and do your own research. I am sure there’s a specific pizza associated with each of these signs too. So here we go. The seventh zodiac sign is Libra.

The fun thing about Libra is that when the constellation was first assigned to the heavens, it was really both of what is considered the Virgo constellation with the current Libra constellation as her balance/ scales. You know those statues in courtrooms with a blindfolded lady with a scale in one hand and the sword in the other? Take away the sword and the blindfold and voila! Libra. This particular zodiac sign dates back to the Greeks who were prolific about their deities. Themis was a minor goddess of Justice and Law. Why she was given not one, but two places in the zodiac, I don’t feel comfortable speculating about.

As the Greek goddess suggests, the people born under this sign will have definitive stances on either side of the law. Which side is completely subjective and beside the point. They aren’t instigators, rather they are the hapless people that instigators make into fall guys. Because they are so hell-bent on harmony, they will go along with the crowd if it is easier. It’s also incredibly difficult to get a Libra angry and have them keep that anger. If they hold resentment towards you, it’s because you’ve messed up big time.

With Venus as their ruling planet, Libras are secretly in love with the very idea of love. What that means and how it plays out in today’s society, I can’t be sure. I don’t think I’ve ever known someone secretly in love with something, idea or otherwise. If you know a Libra, watch them carefully and make note of any awkwardness they may display- it could be a vital clue to this nebulous concept. But don’t ask them outright. That would be cheating.

 

Dates

Sep 23 – Oct 22

Ruling Planet

Venus

Symbol

The Scales

Mythic Background

Associated with the Greek goddess of Justice and Law, Themis.

Modality

Cardinal

Recognizable Traits

Peacekeepers, compromisers, and slow to anger.

Element

Air

Strengths

Loving and eager to bring harmony. They listen to all sides of an argument and can be impartial.

Colors

Pink and Light Blue

Weaknesses

Indecisive, passive aggressiveness, over committing, and fostering resentment.

House

Seventh

Mantra

I Relate

 

Aquarius

(Jan 20 – Feb 18)

Stop being lazy! It’s time to be productive or suffer the consequences!

Leo                        (Jun 23 – Aug 22)

Sex, sex, sex! It’s all about the sex! Your pride may take a hit or two, but if you can outmaneuver them, they will enjoy it so much more.

Pisces              (Feb 19 – Mar 20)

You can’t party all the time, but you should add some party elements to your workday. It can’t make anything any worse.

Virgo                   (Aug 23 – Sep 22)

You need to do a handstand today. This is incredibly important. Do not ask why. Just do it.

Aries                (Mar 21 – Apr 19)

Things will go slow today no matter what. Brace yourself and gear up on patience.

Libra                     (Sep 23 – Oct 22)

Break out the bubble baths and cucumber slices. It’s a self-care day. Cancel your plans and take care of you.

Taurus          (Apr 20 – May 20)

Your social life is picking up! This is good because work needs you to expand your network. It’s for the good of the company.  

Scorpio                    (Oct 23 – Nov 21)

Too much socialization lately is taking it’s toll. Slink back into your cave and recover from the small talk.

Gemini         (May 21 – Jun 20)

Today is not a day to work! It’s a day to express yourself in the only way you can- used coffee grounds and a suspicious amount of magnets.

Sagittarius            (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

A stranger will solicit you on a crazy scheme. It may not be the most ethical thing, but it could be a lot of fun.

Cancer          (Jun 21 – Jul 22)

You’re stuck in your head today. Get out of it before you allow logic to ruin a perfectly good emotional tempest.

Capricorn            (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

It’s important to do something different today. Your life may depend on it. Always keep the secret agents guessing- that’s how you survive.

 

* I wish it went without saying that this is a work of fiction. Please do not take it seriously.

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