Libra (September 23 ~ October 23)

Ruling Planet: Venus
Gemstones :: Sapphire and Jade
Colors :: Pink, pale green and blue
Element :: Air
Metal :: Copper
Symbolism :: The scales

Origin:
The scales were seen by the Egyptians for the measuring of grains for other goods by merchants, and by the Babylonians for the weighing of one's vices and virtues after death.

Librans are known to be diplomatic, romantic, easygoing, sociable, peaceable and idealistic people. Librans are thoughtful and sensitive, and feel a need to have balance whenever possible. They need people more than the other signs do, and find it difficult to be alone. Intellectual and refined, Librans think carefully before making decisions, weighing all the pros and cons of a situation before making their choice. They enjoy discussions and arguments, and sometimes take the opposite view just to keep the conversation interesting. This tends to confuse others, who never know where exactly Librans stand. They're also diplomatic and charming, with a gift for listening and sympathizing. Their ability to communicate makes them sociable, and they often have a lot of friends. Librans are for the most part quiet people, but when they grab onto an idea, it's difficult to get them on track again and it's difficult to get them to shut up and sit down for a second They also tend to be people pleasers, and sometimes compromise themselves in the process. They dislike creating waves, and often store up problems instead of dealing with any unpleasantness. They present a well-composed and calm persona to the outside world, but this laid-back attitude hides how much they're affected by what happens around them. Lirans are highly sensitive to their environment, and anything that is not aesthetically pleasing can make them literally sick to their stomachs. They need things to be tidy and quiet for them to work efficiently (although their sense of what's "quiet" and what's not may mean blaring music on the stereo while they work). Librans also have a strong creative and artistic streak. They enjoy art and music, either devoting their time to an instrument or another art form.. or simply living their lives by being surrounded by it. Librans are highly principled, and their morals and concern for justice can mean that they become upset by any type of perceived injustice. They try to live up to their ideals, but sometimes miss opportunities because they weren't sure that they were making the right decision. Once they learn to trust and act on their instincts, they become powerful achievers.

Librans almost always need to work with others, and their ability to work with people enables them to be adept at almost any field. They often have an interest in psychology, and are able to relate to their clients by talking to them on a serious one-on-one basis. Librans also find public relations, marketing and selling easy since their charm can talk almost anyone into anything. They also have a talent for debating, and their sense of justice makes them strong contenders in law, politics, and civil service. In the arts, they're talented designers and enjoy multimedia and music production. They're attracted to buying and selling beautiful objects, and have an eye for future trends. Librans work best with Ariens, Geminians, Leos, other Librans, Sagittarians, Cancers, Scorpios and Aquarians. However, they tend to clash with Taureans, Virgoans, Capricorns and Pisceans due to their sense of intellectual imbalance.

As friends, Librans like to form close relationships. They're comfortable sharing themselves and getting others to relax and open up. Their social lives are often very active, and they try to avoid spending too much time on their own. Librans make natural friends, ready to give and receive. Librans are extremely loyal, and are prepared to put themselves out for close friends. They supply constant support, through good times and bad. This sometimes causes difficulties because others don't understand that a Libran is helping because they want to, not because they expect anything in return. They find it hard to express their anger and displeasure, and once a person has fallen out of their good graces, it isn't long before they will be forgiven. Good friendships are important to Librans, and their friends will always be treated with respect. They come alive when their lives are shared, and value others as much as they value themselves. Librans get along fantastically with other Air signs, and Fire signs. They get a lot of security from Earth signs, but sometimes find them mentally dull. The water signs are gentle and laid back, but their emotional depth can make Librans feel uncomfortable (Librans prefer hearing about others' problems than talking about theirs), especially Scorpio. All in all, Librans get along best with Ariens, Taureans, Geminians, Cancers, Leos, Virgoans, otehr Librans, Sagittarians, Aquarians, and Pisceans. The signs that Librans find most difficult relating to are Scorpio and Capricorn.

The sensitive area of the Libra consists of the kidneys. Foods that they tend to enjoy are wheat and cereals, berries, apples, pears, and grapes. Libran flowers consist of larger roses, hydrangea, and blue flowers in general. The animals associated with Libra are lizards, geckos and other small reptiles.

Sailor Venus is a Libra (and so's Aidan ^_~).

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