Libra
Sep 23 to Oct 22
Symbol The Scales Element Air Modality Cardinal Ruler Venus
Moods Cheerful, friendly, light-hearted, easy, romantic
Colours Sky blue, new leaf green, rosy pink, pale yellow
Claim
to Fame Singer John Mayer, Oscar Winners Susan Sarandon, Kate Winslet
The Libran Personality
“Two
wrongs don't make a right...but it’s not our fault that the lolly shop doesn’t
do ‘buy two get two free!”A
diplomat is someone who can tell you to go to hell in such a way that you will
look forward to the trip. So true of October born individuals. Their eyes don’t
lie, their hearts don’t skip a beat and their tone is one of absolute good intentions,
when they tell you that the café you’re supposed to be meeting your girlfriend at
has just closed, ‘Why, jump in, I’ll drive you there…’ they’ll say. Only many
weeks later when the girl doesn’t answer calls anymore or show any interest
will the poor guy realize that the Libran basically swept her off her feet,
accidentally of course. Never mind that our hero knew her as a friend for four
years in high school. Or that she confided everything in him. And he was there
for me! Alright, we’ll overlook the shoddy bits. After all, it does take two to
tango. Which brings us to Libran redemption when things go wrong: You were never
forced. It was your choice! I never asked you to do that! All the same, Librans are unconditionally friendly, they are the original keepers of the saying, 'never judge a book by its cover'. They also have the strongest sense of justice, fairness and equality. Many Librans occupy coveted positions within the United Nations or NGO's to serve people where these qualities are mandatory.
Libra is traditionally also the seventh zodiac sign within a grouping called 'the age of innocence'. All signs from Aries to Libra have a certain right to naivete and claim to innocence, in the biblical sense. Libra itself signifies the garden of beauty, of enjoying the fruits of creation and bliss, before the next stop arrives, that is. More on that next month!
Lessons learned the hard way
If
the contest is one of Libran charm versus thorough planning, Libran charm will
win by miles, when it comes to career moves, relationships, money or just about
anything. It takes more than a plan to even entice peace-loving Librans to war
and the take the spoils of war with you. Let me give you a clue: Venus rules
Libra. She’s hot, she’s got it all, she can charm her way through the
strictest, most pedantic rules. Mere flattery won’t get you anywhere either. (According to Greco-Roman myth, Saturn had a
weakness for her, Pluto imprisoned her awhile, Jupiter is always composing
poems of praise for her...As for Mars, now we’re talking...read on) So a little
counter charm will at best make her squiggle in a delightfully girlish way (ever
noticed even Libran guys do that?) What she’s hunting for is not a witty match,
not another sexy legs, not another anything that he/she already is. Be the bold
opposite and disagree with him/her more than you’d care to explain why, then
watch them being attracted to you…beyond the spells of their charming ways. It could mean heart-break, but in the long
run, Librans always replace their hobby of collecting girlfriends/ boyfriends
with contemporary art. So, there’s the blow but if you are clever, you’ll know
what to do with that choice piece of information. No, I didn’t mean dump him
straight away….remember he won’t feel bad. Not the type. He’ll probably reason
with himself for a second at best and decide you were too ugly for him anyways.
So, I was suggesting that you ‘oomph up the artist’ in yourself and have
something more than the present in mind, if you want to last as long as a
life-time with your charming Libran.
Forecast for October, 2012
Relationships
‘I should've known it wasn't going to work out between my ex-girlfriend and me. After all, I'm a Libran and she's a bitch.’
In relationships, it is time to Rise and Shine!
There is nothing uneven about this month’s discussions, (throw those discus’ at
each other as much as you like) or meetings or heated debates in social circles
and at work…thanks to a Mars in
Sagittarius and Venus in Virgo. This means: two very different points of view
could clash with no clear winner. Mars is Venus’ opposite, her lover and in
particularly fiery form this month, while Venus is very keen, hard-working and
somewhat not turned on by all the claims being made. He may feel social, but
she may feel right at home working away till late at night. Guys, it may be
hard to convince her, but in only 3 weeks, she will be the one making bookings
and getting busy socially…it’s just that right now, she feels called to do
something a bit more serious with her routine. All exceptions to the rule:
singles, the committed and the bored- get talking; get doing because nothing
will happen unless you appear absorbed in what you’re thinking, or what you’re
doing. I know, that’s silly cupid for you!
And those of you who remain stubbornly disinterested
in all this, it’s time for your inner creative to meet its match! So, even you
have a great reason to get out and mix with people, because this is when you
finally meet that person and/or group who believe in the things you do. All in
all, it should be very interesting! Watch the sparks around October 18!
Career
Career wise, needs at home and needs at work
meet each other with congratulatory smiles, with a Sun conjunct Moon. Come
October 19-21, people in professions involving art and craft will be found at parties
celebrating recent achievements, promotions, raises and why not? Hard work
pays, and it pays well in October. Don’t be piqued if it doesn't show up at
this time. Jupiter Retrograde could be holding things back a bit, but when it
comes, it’ll make you twice the happier.
Health
Health wise, this month can be dangerously
accident prone, even for those who are generally careful. Mars in Sagittarius
tends to create vulnerability out of goodwill. Don’t ask me to explain any
further! There may be delayed progress on weight loss programs, a tendency to
relapse into over-indulgence this month. Don’t go on a guilt-trip, just enjoy
and remember that satisfaction is the first cure to over-indulgence. Your
motivation will come back in a few weeks.
Anything else?
On a more serious note, Pluto in Capricorn and Saturn moving into Scorpio is
the background against which these events are transpiring. Although this is
more long lasting, generational influence, in your own neck of the woods, you
may have noted a particular trend of power and authority that is not
transparent or some part of your progress in career very hard to understand, with very few details being offered. Pluto
(power) and Saturn (authority) are about to enter an arrangement called ‘mutual
reception’ in November 2012. For more on this, stay tuned! But for now, make the most of October.
Astro Tip of the Month
Pay attention to your dreams. They will point
the way to success in your career. Simply keep a pen or pencil handy with a
notebook next to your bed. As you wake up every morning, write the first words,
phrases or draw what comes to mind. You may even recall what you dreamed of, jot
this down. As you keep up this practice, your dreams will also become more
vivid.
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