The Basics
Libra
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Motivation and Element: Cardinal air Symbol: The scales Sun Sign Dates: September 23 to October 23 Positive Keywords: Harmonious, balance, fair, equal, compromising, logical Negative Keywords: Lazy, snobbish, can use people, unemotional Libra is an air sign. Air uses its brain. The physical is fine, the emotional … well, they’d rather not go down that route in any way, shape, or form. But when it comes to thinking, discussions, and analytical arguments—and let’s use the word arguments loosely, as Libras rarely argue; they make their point with clear fairness—they are suddenly all ears and attention. There is nothing Libras like more than discussing something. Doing something is quite another matter. Thinking takes all their energy, which isn’t inexhaustible at the best of times. By the time they have fully weighed all the pros and cons of a particular plan and made a logical decision, they need to go have a rest. Libras are nothing if not fair. Their sign is the scales for a reason. They spend their lives trying to make reasoned, sound judgments, weighing all arguments on their scales to make sure their decisions are balanced. They are quite capable of putting themselves in someone else’s shoes and coming up with a logical decision, but shouting, anger, and any form of aggression upsets their delicate balancing act. They need peace and quiet and soothing music to think. Pluses? They are lovely to look at, both male and female. Libras are ruled by Venus, so of course they are beautiful. When their scales are in balance, they are the most gentle, attractive, well-dressed, peaceful people you could hope to meet. Even in old clothes, they manage to look stylish and clean. Even with their hair tousled, they look gorgeous. Bad hair days are not something Libras ever suffer from, not that you’d notice anyway. Their smile could melt ice. When the scales have dipped, you will find Libras on the sofa, silent and exhausted. Never mind that the grass needs mowing, the ironing is piling up, 20
