LIBRA
MAJOR ARCANA IN TAROT:
SYMBOL
DATES
September 23-October 22
ELEMENT
MODALITY
Cardinal
RULING PLANET
KEY WORDS:
Tactful, romantic, lazy, extravagant, dependent, sympathetic, partnership-oriented, people person, self-indulgent, social, idealistic, easily influenced, fair.
PROS:
cooperative, gracious, charming
CONS:
fickle, gullible, indecisive
DESCRIPTION:
Libra’s are the most civilised and gracious sign of all. A need for harmonious and peaceful existence with others means Librans develop amazing skills in tact and cooperation. Whilst this is a gift for someone who is able to get along with just about anyone, it also presents its challenges. The compulsive nature to compromise can oftentimes leave Librans in situations that do not serve their highest good. Other times it might be that they will make promises they simply cannot keep, just to stay in good terms. A very social sign, they can seem quite open, but they do in fact keep their cards close to their chest. Revealing their true motivations can risk compatibility. Although, when it comes to conflict resolution, few signs are more capable of building bridges and having a keen sense of justice than a Libra.
This card encourages the querent to find the most fair and equal solution for all. It also asks you to reflect on the give and take of your relationships. Are you giving too much and taking too little? Or are you expecting others to do most of the work?
ABOUT THE AIR SIGNS
Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
Air signs have the urge of communication - the need to talk about ‘something’. To figure out what ‘something’ is, give it a name and transmit that information to others.
Air as an element is one that has no shape, yet it fills up any empty space. The Air signs therefore have an endless knowledge and are able to touch on any subject matter and view it from an unbiased, rational point of view. Air signs function through communicating with others about ideas &concepts. This makes relationships of extreme importance. Their intellectual and open minded nature make them extremely tolerant and objective. Able to listen to others thoughts and understand different points of view, even if they disagree. This civilised nature blesses Air signs with excellent social skills. However, sometimes their overly intellectual and ‘fact’ based personality can become restrictive - where they fail to consider their personal and physical needs. ‘Things in theory are not always the same as things in practice.”
ABOUT THE CARDINAL SIGNS
Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn
Each of the Cardinal signs is born at the time a new season is beginning. Aries is born at the beginning of spring. Cancer is born at the beginning of summer. Libra is born at the beginning of fall. Capricorn is born at the beginning of winter. Because of this, the cardinal signs are associated with new beginnings, starting something new and change. These signs like to begin new projects, have new ideas, and switch things around in their daily lives. The way these four signs channel this energy can be quite different to each other: Aries is concerned with being a pioneer, and following their own path - whilst Libra is concerned with creating strong relationships with those around them. Capricorn’s motivations are in beginning/building their own careers and social status - whilst Cancer is focused on creating a secure and reliable home life. Not shy about getting their hands dirty, Cardinal signs are blessed with drive and opportunism that allow for them start any and all ideas they come up with. However, due to their dynamic nature, they do not like to be restricted at all - often meaning they leave projects half-baked or completely abandoned. This could also manifest in the Cardinals pushing their way into a leadership position, without actually having learned what they are supposed to be managing (think trying win a Formula race, without ever taking a driving lesson).