LIBRA – THE SCALES

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September 23 to October 22

This is the sign of justice, indicative of persons who balance everything to a nicety, always trying to promote good will and friendship, even if they must go to extremes to do so. This is actuated by their inherent love of harmony and beauty, as reflected by the beneficent gleam of the signs ruling planet, Venus.

Sympathy and understanding are paramount with Venus. They are never deaf to an appeal from family or friends and they will often side with total strangers if they seem to represent a deserving cause. The Libra person tends to champion the underdog, even against their sounder judgment. Again this seems due to their urge to equalize matters and produce harmony.

Intuition is a guiding force with Libra and often enables them to ferret out deceit and insincerity, no matter how much it is glossed over. But if Libra folds prejudge a matter, or listen to persons in whom they trust or sympathize, they can be carried far astray. They are so susceptible to influence of those who impress them, that they will imitate the manners of such persons and actually pick up their traits.

Everything in Libra has to do with balance; hence the susceptibility of the Libra individual is counterbalanced by a strong-mindedness that can become firm and unflinching in purpose. Librans become dissatisfied with anything wherein they are disregarded, even if it is to their own best interest. If they are not consulted on a matter, they consider it unfair play and their high sense of impartiality is offended

Though imitative in conduct they are original in ideas and often quite farsighted because of their intuitive qualities. Their motives are always of the highest, but they will act upon impulse when they deem it right. They are generous and expect that quality in others; hence they are inclined to regard a mere slight as a rank injustice, causing rifts between them and persons thus involved.

Libra people like amusements and excitement. Their love of harmony makes them fond of music. They should learn to accept criticism, otherwise their sense of justice can become warped and they will argue themselves into accepting wrong as right, particularly when they yield to the wiles of those who prey upon their sympathy, rather than listening to the blunt words of true friends.

In business, Libra people rise to high positions, as their judgment, properly exercised, is of the executive type. Similarly, their sympathy toward subordinates can prove a powerful asset. Their intuitive ability makes them excellent merchants and their hunches aid them in speculative fields. They should curb their gambling instinct or it may run away with them, yet at the same time, it is an asset in certain fields.

Libra people are often inventors, and they are good researchers and historians. Their ability to play a part makes them fine actors. They are excellent musicians and singers. They are also mathematical-minded and are suited to many arts and crafts. Since they rely on their own judgment, they should be wary of business partnerships. They team well with Gemini Virgo, or Scorpio, provided any of those agree to rely on the Libra judgment. Many other signs are too cautious to team up with Libra, especially Pisces.

In marriage, Libra does wel1 with Aries, because of the latter’s drive. Libra gains exuberance from marriage with Leo Perhaps the susceptible Libra and the jovial Sagittarius are the best mating of all; but Libra also harmonizes with Aquarius and gains something from Gemini or Scorpio.

There is a natural attraction between Libra and Virgo, but conflicts of interests may result. Libra and Pisces are seldom a suitable combination.