Book of Zodiac

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All About Libra
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.

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;

Symbol: The Scales of Justice;

Element: Air;

Gemstone: Sapphire;

Color: Blue;

Ruling Planet: Venus - the planet of beauty and love;

Body Part: Lower back;

Good Day: Charming, lovable, fair, sincere, sharing, hopelessly romantic;

Bad Day: Vain, indecisive, melodramatic, manipulative, spoiled, delusional;

Likes: The finer things in life, sharing, gentleness, poetry, rich food;

Dislikes: Dull people, being pressured to decide, injustice;

Strength: You have grace and charm when helping others.

Weakness: You forget to take care of your own needs.

Secret Wish: To love and be loved in return.

Best Suited Careers: Guidance counselor, art dealer, beautician/stylist, graphic designer, interior decorator, human resources, lawyer, referee, mediator, architect.

The Perfect Gift: The best gifts for a Libran are items that create relaxation or music.

How to Spot Them: Small symmetrical features, dimples, gentle eyes, outrageous designer outfits.

Where You'll Find Them: Dancing the night away at a warehouse party, philosophizing about life at a coffeeshop, tucked away at home writing a novel, procrastinating, happily mingling at a social event.

Most Compatible Matches: Balanced and breezy Libra is most compatible with equally independent and intellectual Air signs, including Gemini, Aquarius and fellow Libras.

Least Compatible Matches: Loving Libra seeks balance and harmony, which makes them least compatible with aggressive Aries, rigid Capricorn and moody Cancer.

Famous People: Julio Iglesias (actor), F. Scott Fitzgerald (writer), Michael Douglas (actor), Christopher Reeve (actor), Susan Sarandon (actor), John Lennon (singer), Sigourney Weaver