Libra
Introduction to Zodiac Signs - 3
- written by Philip Graves - 2 Jan 2004
Influence of each Sign
The essential archetypal influence of each sign of the tropical zodiac as as filter on the character of any planet, luminary or house cusp.
Libra
Libra's glyph, showing the Sun half-set below the horizon, represents the Autumn equinox when the Sun enters Libra and days and nights are of equal length. Yet symbolically it describes the sign's sense of balance, fairness and equality, which is more directly shown by the picture of the scales held by Justice in one hand, through its association with the weighing up of opposing interests.
Yet, Justice holds in its other hand a sword. Indeed, in the absence of its sense of justice being fulfilled, Libra suffers internal distress and disharmony, and holds out strongly on the position it advocates until the matter is put right. Tranquil and conciliatory when all is well in its world, Libra will not shy from the war-path when faced with opposition to its ideals; and its strong debating skills, aided by its objectivity, will stand it in good stead for victory.
Libra's leaning to harmony and balance and sensitivity to feeling out of balance confers it also with fine artistic sensibilities, a love of beauty, and a keen awareness of social decorum and propriety.
The parallel lines of Libra's glyph are a reminder of Libra's strong attraction to relating and partnership, and frequent idealisation of love and marriage. Libran identity is bound up with the idea of connection to another or others in general. Yet Libra will not enter into partnerships lightly, regarding them as important commitments, and often exercising its right to choose at the outset not to get involved.
Libra rules the kidneys and endocrine system, both of which serve in their essential function the regulation of balance within the organism.
This article taken from
HOROSCOPESCHAT
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01.10.2006.