September 22, 2024, 8:44 am EDT.
Libra is the first sign of the second half of the Wheel of the Zodiac. The first half is about the development of the individual; the second half concerns the development of the collective.
The seeds of the collective lie in the desire of the individual to be in relationship with others. Libra addresses all kinds of relationships – marriage and partnership, friendships, family, work, and community. It the “I/thou” sign and describes how we as individuals relate to others.
The entry of the Sun into Libra also marks the second Equinox – a point of balance between day and night. Whether we are moving toward the light or the dark (Southern vs Northern Hemisphere), this is the halfway point in our journey. Light and dark come into equal balance.
The symbol for Libra is The Scales, a mechanism that weighs one object against another. In the language of Shamanic Egyptian Astrology, Libra is allied with Ma’at, the Goddess of Truth, Balance and Justice. In her myth, Ma’at weighs the heart of the newly deceased on her scale against the feather she wears in her crown. The heart needs to be lighter than the feather in order for its owner to be granted admission to the Egyptian version of heaven.
Individuals with Libra strong in their personalities love beauty, symmetry, and harmony and are uncomfortable with conflict. They are peacemakers; they wish to bring the opposites into dynamic balance. In its shadow, Libra energy can value harmony over honesty, resulting in people pleasing and emotional dishonesty in their closest relationships. Learning to speak their truth when confronted with disagreement is a major source of growth for these natives.
The Sun will be in the emanation of Libra/Ma’at from September 22 to October 22.
September 22, 2024, by Ruby Falconer. Available for chart readings.
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