The Sun transits Libra from September 22 - October 23, 2014
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When talking about the Sun sign, it’s more accurate to say “the Earth’s relation to the Sun” since the Earth is the one moving. A more appropriate name would be Earth Sign.
If you are a Libra, for the next month you have a Solar Return. This is your peak and your time to shine. Whatever was set in place when the Sun last transited cardinal air sign Libra will now come to fruition. With the Sun in Virgo for the last month, our attention was directed towards work, health and routines. Now we seek balance by taking into account both our personal needs and those of our loved ones. This is the best time to consider where in life we need more compromise.
I like to visualize Libra energy as a diplomat or mediator, smoothing out all the wrinkles with a calm, collected demeanor. Balanced Libras are sensible, refined, stable, clearheaded and unmistakably pleasant. Many Libras have very strong morals and enjoy actively participating in all things related to social justice. A common Libra mindset is one which aims to achieve fairness for all people. Additionally, Libras are known for their understated yet sophisticated sense of style. Many Libras enjoy a certain level of classiness in their personal dress and immediate surroundings. Taste and aesthetic are usually very important to anyone who embodies strong feminine energy such as is found in Libra. I have also observed that Libras are quite logical and rational and not many of them believe in astrology or other practices they deem to be too wishy-washy! This is due in part to the cardinal nature of this sign. Libras want to make sure that their beliefs are practical and virtuous so that they may be of use to many people from all walks of life, not just the Self.
Libra energy encourages us to see our relationships as a mirror of the Self. Now we begin to examine the way in which we approach others. Which relationships are successful and why? Negotiating can be uncomfortable, but the alternative - internalizing negative feelings and remaining silent - is ultimately much more uncomfortable in the end. We seek harmony both in our relationships and our environment, particularly through the act of creation. Libra is ruled by Venus, Goddess of Pleasure and Beauty, so this transit may have you returning to art projects that have been sitting dormant.
Libra is the sign of the scale. The scale is not only a symbol of balance but also of decision-making and listening. Before “weighing in,” the scale wants to take in as much information as possible so that the final decision reflects careful deliberation. However, this inclination often makes it more difficult to make said decision when the time comes. Because Libras are such natural peacekeepers, they have the ability to see many viewpoints at once. Libras are definitely people pleasers - they do not like to rock the boat in any way. In short, the greatest challenge for Libras is learning to be assertive and bold without fear of offending others. This is why Libra energy, when imbalanced, can be indecisive, submissive, insecure, vacillating and uncommunicative. Libras may become too accustomed to staying quiet and opinion-less and thus begin to communicate ineffectively with passive-aggressive tactics.
Libras are so adept at seeing both sides to every situation that they may ascribe to opposing beliefs simultaneously. This stems from their remarkable tolerance and tactfulness which wins them many friends. Indeed Libras are normally quite social and may even have difficulty being alone for long periods of time. When balanced, Libras see all of their relationships as opportunities to work on the relationship to the Self. However, when taken to the extreme, this inclination, coupled with Venusian energy, can manifest as behavior that is superficial, judgmental and egocentric.
This transit favors the following activities: artistic endeavors, self-care, socializing, detoxing and balancing poses in yoga. Expect mental energy to relax a bit as the Sun moves out of analytical, mercurial Virgo. I would say that the energy now flows equally between heart, mind and the external. Perhaps this transit will find you learning more about your chakras and how to align them.
If you are a Libra or if you would simply like to know more about how this transit affects you personally, please contact me for more insight.
YOGA CHALLENGE
All balancing poses are perfect for Libra. My personal favorite is both a strength exercise and a balance challenge. I like it because it is so simple yet so powerful. Lift one foot and straighten the leg as much as possible, keeping it as high as you can with the foot flexed. Allow for a slight bend in the standing knee and breathe deeply. Remember to keep tension out of your shoulders and jaw. Press out through the heel as you pull back energetically on the toes. Ground down through the earth to lift up through the hips. Engage every muscle in the lifted leg, including the tops of the knee caps and thighs.
Mantra: I am balanced