The Sun is in sociable Libra -- Where should your personal focus be?
Pink and blue are Libra colors.
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Now that the wrap-it-up-get-it-done-move-on-to-the-next-thing mentality (and pressure ) of Virgo has begun to release its grip on us all for another year, it's time to step into the more sociable, congenial climate of Libra. Partners get more attention during this friendly, convivial sign as we work on how to manage our lives and accommodate others.
During the first six Zodiac signs every year, we work on ourselves ... our self-development and growth, getting established and stable, basically getting our own stuff together.
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Theoretically then, by the time Libra comes around, we're fit company for other people. We've done our self-work so we can turn our attention to partners. We don't need someone to carry us, or help us out or take care of us (because we can't manage to do that without "support" for some reason) ... we're ready to contribute to a bigger version of life -- as part of a team.
You have to live differently when you're part of a union than you do when you're single. You must take "your other half" into account -- and accommodate their needs and desires. They get a say in life's direction. You don't call all the shots. And for all of us, this can take some adjustment.
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In Libra, we learn to work as at least one member of a couple -- but your involvement with other people in any number of ways ... increases. Give some attention to the other people in your life and how you relate to them.
Libra is not a time to try to go it alone. That's simply counter to the way the energy currents are running.
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Other people extend our vision -- and our reach. They can be our entree into the wider world. They can give us a grander vision of life and its potentials.
They can enhance our prospects and boost our possibilities with their labor and assets. Two working together can be a much better, stronger arrangement than both working alone.
Sadly, that's not always the case. But a relationship where one person does nothing but take is not a positive one, and likely won't last. Which brings up another point: Libra is also about balance.
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Libra is about relationships -- and working comfortably with them. So have a look at the connections in your life. Examine what you get from them -- and what you give back. See if you need to make some adjustments. (There's that issue of balance again.)
Look at what you contribute. Do you pull your own weight? Look at what you get back. Are the benefits worth the cost?
Life works more easily in Libra if you're somehow paired up. For most people this means marriage, but any close relationship where you get to practice your social skills can work -- like with a best friend, a significant other, or even a group where participation is the key to its success.
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Now that the Sun is in Libra, work on your communications skills, your ability to compromise and cooperate, your ability to negotiate your way through conflicts so that, if possible, everyone wins -- including you. They say compromise is where both parties wind up equally unhappy, but if you can, try to shoot for something better than this.
Practice empathy. See life (and your situation) from the other person's perspective. Realize there are always at least two sides to every story. Work on that balance thing I mentioned. Work on creating harmony, equality, a situation where everyone does his fair share -- and is rewarded for it. Libra energy places great store by concepts of justice and fair play.
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So, be a team player. Take the other guy into account. Make choices that have "everyone's best interests" as part of the deal. Keep things fair and honest. Avoid conflict unless there is some important principle at stake ... or unless compromise on the contested point just isn't possible. Libra is into harmony and peace and everyone getting along. Every chance you get, emphasize those.
Strategize, organize, but use diplomacy, too. Focus on hearing everyone's ideas before making decisions. When you talk to each other be open and pleasant.
Finally, Libra helps you appreciate things like beauty and comfort. So have a look at your surroundings -- at home, at work. And do what you can to make those places more attractive and enjoyable -- so you and the important partners you're allied with enjoy spending time in them ... together.
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I try..........
And we love you for it.
Don't we all, Snook...
Ah, Libra. Working together. Reciprocity.... right. Doin' my best over here. ;)
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Interesting! Lots of great life-tips in here. ♥