Libra is the astrological flavor of the month, with a bevy of planets currently transiting this constellation in the sky (Venus, Mercury and Saturn to name a few, with the Sun sitting pretty in Libra through mid-October). The sign of Libra is all about balance between us and them, and on so many different scales. My favorite Astrologer, Barry Perlman, summed up this influence nicely in his latest article, “Libran Consequences.” He wrote, “None of us bears the responsibility for ensuring anybody else is ‘okay’ with how we are or what choices we make. The best we can do is to represent ourselves openly, with integrity…and to permit those we cross destinies with a fair chance to decide their own most appropriate level of involvement with us (or no involvement at all), based on as much information as we can provide.” This has stuck with me all week, especially the part about integrity.
The word integrity is such a Libran word. Its definition alone, fully encompasses the Libran values of respect and consideration for self and for others. I believe this is the part of the Libran puzzle that people tend to forget most. We are so concerned with what someone might think; accusing others of being too self-centered and absorbed; constantly trying to say the right thing or give the right impression for whatever reason; and we never cut ourselves slack for simply being all that we can be as authentic individuals. When the energy of Libra is poorly utilized, we become indecisive with – and detached from – everyday matters. We fall victim to Sigmund Freud’s theory on projection, placing all of our personal attributes (both good and bad) onto others. This is where the current Libran theme of balance comes into play, asking us to own every single aspect of who we are in our present lives.
When we act in accordance with what we value; representing ourselves “openly and with integrity;” allowing others a “fair chance to decide on their most appropriate level of involvement;” and “based on as much information as we can provide;” life becomes much simpler. This is the best we can do. The next few weeks of the universe’s Librapalooza will be a time for finding our niche. We will be tasked with setting a nice rhythm and pace that allows us to be fully present in our physical, mental and emotional domains, and at the same time, mindful of that in others. It truly is a beautiful process once we get the hang of it, and oh, what a welcomed and liberating relief this will bring to our well being! Check your sign below to see where in your life you’d be wise to follow the Libran flow.
Aries: Significant Others.
Taurus: Health and Day-to-Day Service.
Gemini: Romance and Creativity.
Cancer: Home and Family.
Leo: Communication and Information.
Virgo: Values and Possessions.
Libra: Your Conscious Self.
Scorpio: The Unconscious Realm.
Sagittarius: Friends and Networking.
Capricorn: Your Career.
Aquarius: Broadened Mind and Expansion.
Pisces: Joint Ventures and Sexual Intimacy.
