The Moon and Sun meet in the sign of Libra today. Libra is ruled by Venus, known mythologically as the goddess of beauty, pleasure, and prosperity. Like Taurus, also ruled by Venus, Libra prefers comfort over austerity. However, while the Earth sign Taurus revels in personal sensual delights, Libra has a more social focus. As an Air sign, the element emphasizing the mental sphere, Libra seeks the Ideal in all situations, and elevates Art as a sacred expression of the human heart.
Symbolized by the Scales, Libra aims for balance. Diplomacy is one of Libra’s key strengths. Air signs have a special skill for communication, and where others may find conflict in opposing views, the healthy Libra energy encourages compromise. While the undeveloped Libra may retreat from conflict, the mature Libra understands there lies something greater beyond the two viewpoints for which to strive. Libra endeavors to honor each person’s individual experience, and connect them into a greater whole, to achieve Harmony.
The orchestra requires many unique instruments to create its symphony of sound. The painter requires many hues to draw its richness upon the canvas. Likewise, the tapestry of humanity requires many individual threads to weave its wonders. The Ideal of Harmony is born of unity, not uniformity. In attaining the proper balance between different elements, we transcend the mundane and enter the realm of magic, where form becomes malleable. Thus, Libra aligns the concept of perfection perceived by the preceding sign of Virgo with the universality of archetypal understanding, transporting us towards the alchemical sorcery that is the secret of Scorpio.