Libra Season

♪♪ Libra season soundtrack: Blue Train (expanded edition), John Coltrane ♪♪ 

In the northern hemisphere, Libra marks the autumnal equinox and the Sun’s descent into  darker months. The days are now shorter than the nights and there is a refreshing chill in the air… if you live far enough away from the equator. The time has come to welcome back your fall wardrobe, invest in a new sweater or two (or three), and become an even more lovely and sophisticated version of yourself. Break out the chai spices and the *tasteful* fall decor. Re-invest yourself in your female friends or make a new one. Find win-win-win-win solutions to every problem. If you can’t find the beauty in something, make the beauty.

Libra is often related to the concepts of law and equality which are echoed in its image, the scales of justice. Air signs are known for being rational, intelligent, and communicative. Libra’s logic is softened and beautified by its ruler, Venus, who seeks to bring harmony and balance wherever she goes. We often find those under the scales’ influence to be agreeable, charming, and aesthetically-minded. This sign is top notch when it comes to understanding complex issues and finding solutions that fit everyone’s needs.

Sign: Libra (September 22-October 23)

Symbol: the scales

In Greek mythology: The representation of morality, divine and natural law is the Titan Themis, Daughter of Oranos and Gaea. She was said to have created all laws that even the gods must adhere to including the seasons. Themis is often depicted wearing a blindfold, holding the scales of justice.

Ruler: Venus (Aphrodite/Astarte/Eostre/Freya/Kamadeva) goddess and patron of love, harmony, friendship, happiness, peace, diplomacy, agreement, support, romance, style, sensuality, desire, indulgence, extravagance, sexuality, bliss, aesthetics, art/artists, all things beautiful, the feminine, women, sisters, daughters

Yin/Yang: Yang (assertive, creative, direct, focused, active)

Modality: tropical/cardinal/initiating

Element: air (logical, social, of the mind)

Season: beginning of fall

Characteristics/Personality Traits: temperate, desirous, ups and downs, oversee balances/measures/weights/supplies, amorous, contemplative, indecisive, people-pleasing, talkative, social, gregarious, enjoys the company of others, beautiful, artistic, appreciating aesthetics, concerned with appearances, intelligent, studious, self-starting, fair

Body parts: buttocks, lower back, kidneys, endocrine

Famous people with this Sun in Libra: Deepak Chopra, Ursula Le Guin, Paul Simon, Snoop Dogg, Kamala Harris, Jeff Goldblum, John Coltrane, Jimmy Carter, Barbara Walters, Amma

Reference: 

Ancient Astrology in Theory and Practice by Demetra George

The Astrology of Fate by Liz Greene