About Libras...
Libra is the only inanimate sign of the zodiac, all the others representing either humans or
animals. Many modern astrologers
regard it as the most desirable of zodiacal types because it represents the zenith of the
year, the high point of the seasons, when
the harvest of all the hard work of the spring is reaped. There is a mellowness and sense
of relaxation in the air as mankind
enjoys the last of the summer sun and the fruits of his toil. Librans too are among the
most civilized of the twelve zodiacal
characters and are often good looking. They have elegance, charm and good taste, are
naturally kind, very gentle, and lovers of
beauty, harmony (both in music and social living) and the pleasures that these bring.
They have good critical faculty and are able to stand back and look impartially at matters
which call for an impartial judgment to
be made on them. But they do not tolerate argument from anyone who challenges their
opinions, for once they have reached a
conclusion, its truth seems to them self-evident; and among their faults is an impatience
of criticism and a greed for approval.
But their characters are on the whole balanced, diplomatic and even tempered.
Librans are sensitive to the needs of others and have the gift, sometimes to an almost
psychic extent, of understanding the
emotional needs of their companions and meeting them with their own innate optimism -
they are the kind of people of whom it
is said, "They always make you feel better for having been with them." They are very
social human beings. They loathe cruelty,
viciousness and vulgarity and detest conflict between people, so they do their best to
cooperate and compromise with everyone
around them, and their ideal for their own circle and for society as a whole is unity.
Their cast of mind is artistic rather than intellectual, though they are usually too moderate
and well balanced to be avant garde
in any artistic endeavor. They have good perception and observation and their critical
ability, with which they are able to view
their own efforts as well as those of others, gives their work integrity.
In their personal relationships they show understanding of the other person's point of
view, trying to resolve any differences by
compromise, and are often willing to allow claims against themselves to be settled to
their own disadvantage rather than spoil a
relationship. They like the opposite sex to the extent of promiscuity sometimes, and may
indulge in romanticism bordering on
sentimentality. Their marriages, however, stand a good chance of success because they
are frequently the union of "true minds".
The Libran's continuing kindness toward his or her partner mollifies any hurt the latter
may feel if the two have had a tiff. Nor
can the Libran's spouse often complain that he or she is not understood, for the Libran is
usually the most empathetic of all the
zodiacal types and the most ready to tolerate the beloved's failings.
The negative Libran character may show frivolity, flirtatiousness and shallowness. It can
be changeable and indecisive, impatient
of routine, colorlessly conventional and timid, easygoing to the point of inertia, seldom
angry when circumstances demand a
show of annoyance at least; and yet Librans can shock everyone around them with
sudden storms of rage. Their love of
pleasure may lead them into extravagance; Libran men can degenerate into reckless
gamblers, and Libran women extravagant,
jealous and careless about money sometimes squander their wealth and talents in their
overenthusiasm for causes which they
espouse. Both sexes can become great gossipers. A characteristic of the type is an
insatiable curiosity that tempts them to
enquire into every social scandal in their circle.
In their work the description "lazy Libra" which is sometimes given is actually more
alliterative than true. Librans can be
surprisingly energetic, though it is true that they dislike coarse, dirty work. Although
some are modestly content, others are
extremely ambitious. With their dislike of extremes they make good diplomats but
perhaps poor party politicians, for they are
moderate in their opinions and able to see other points of view. They can succeed as
administrators, lawyers (they have a
strong sense of justice, which cynics might say could handicap them in a legal career),
antique dealers, civil servants and
bankers, for they are trustworthy in handling other people's money. Some Librans are
gifted in fashion designing or in devising
new cosmetics; others may find success as artists, composers, critics, writers, interior
decorators, welfare workers or valuers,
and they have an ability in the management of all sorts of public entertainment. Some
work philanthropically for humanity with
great self-disciple and significant results. Libran financiers sometimes make good
speculators, for they have the optimism and
ability to recover from financial crashes.
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LIKES
*The finer things in life
*Sharing
*Conviviality
*Gentleness
DISLIKES
*Violence
*Injustice
*Brutishness
*Being a slave to fashion
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LIBRA�S COMPATABILITY WITH OTHER SIGNS
Most compatible with: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra
Can be good with: Scorpio, Sagittarius, Leo, Virgo
A 50-50 chance with: Pisces, Taurus
Doubtful with: Capricorn, Aries, Cancer
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Webmaster's note: Of course not all Libras have all of the above traits. I happen
to be a Libra, though, and I found the information to be fairly accurate. Jr. most likely has
many of the traits mentioned.
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