How to Recognize Someone Born Under Libra
You will not have to search hard for a Libra, because you will find them everywhere. They keep you company warmly and talk to you as though they had known you for ages, imposing their friendship on you. The figure is slender, the hair wavy, and the Libra face has dimples; the lips are shapely and crimson, the skin generally fair, and the walk rhythmic, as if it were a kind of dance.
A note: the men of this sign lack the usual roughness. When a Libra sits with you, they either listen with exaggerated attention or take the lead in the conversation and talk so much that it borders on chatter.
General Traits of Libra
If the scales are a synonym for balance, does that mean that those born under Libra inevitably possess this great quality? Before answering, let us picture an ordinary pair of scales performing its usual task. What exactly happens to it? One pan rises a little, then sinks as the other pan rises; that one in turn sinks so the first can rise again. Afterward the two pans level out and settle, and the scales reach their ideal state, embodying precision, equality or balance, whichever you prefer to call it. Those born under Libra follow the same pattern, swaying to the right and to the left, rising and falling, then settling into a steady position that holds all the meanings of precision and balance and whatever resembles them.
It is said of these people that they are messengers of peace and mediators of goodness and love among human beings. The kindness of their element, their readiness for reflection and inquiry, their closeness to hearts, and their love of people (despite their intense dislike of any crowd or throng) all make them better suited than anyone else to bring viewpoints closer, to unite words and ranks, and to draw love and goodness out of the seeds of evil and conflict. Yet their inner nature holds many contradictions. They are naive and extremely clever at the same time. They are anxious on the one hand and slow to form any opinion or decision on the other. Once they start talking, it is hard to silence them, and when they listen, they do so with their whole being. Still, these puzzling traits surprise no one who keeps in mind the resemblance between them and the scales.
The men born under this sign lack the usual roughness of their sex, and the women prefer men’s clothes to their traditional dresses despite the intense femininity they possess.
No one denies that the aim of those born under Libra is moderation in every field. Even so, we find them changing from one state to another in the same way that those born under Gemini, known for their duality, change. The difference between the two is that Libra natives know in advance what they want and change deliberately in order to regain their natural balance, whereas Gemini natives usually lose control of themselves, and their mood turns completely and beyond their will. On this occasion we may say that the temperament of Libra is a strange mixture of kindness, softness, gentleness, argumentativeness, stubbornness, logic, hesitation, and refusal to back down. Libra stirs up debate over the simplest matters and issues, and uses logic and argument purely for the sake of opposition. They make no decision until after study, scrutiny, and a review of every possible outcome and more. For this reason it is said that a Libra succeeds most in the strategic planning of wars, although they hate bloodshed to the utmost; if forced to lead their army into battle, they do everything possible to come out with the fewest casualties. This person also succeeds as a mediator between individuals and parties, thanks to a remarkable gift for calming tempers and an ability to review every point of view in a spirit of justice and objectivity.
The Libra native is born to hesitate and take their time, and therefore hates any haste that others impose on them. In that case they become stubborn and quarrelsome to an unbearable degree. But if left alone, they spend hours and days in reflection and inquiry, and then reach a point of no return regarding whatever decision they announce. Some may think there is something amusing and obsessive in this temperament, but Libra natives are in fact very ordinary people, indeed supremely wise and sensible. In addition to their uprightness in their work and their balanced emotional scales, they hold books and words in high esteem and spend most of their time reading, so the home of a Libra is rarely without a rich library brimming with the finest books and publications.
The Libra person can protect themselves from serious psychological and physical illnesses through good habits in eating, drinking, working, and resting. Among the things that harm them are overeating and, especially, alcohol. They are generally in robust health and excellent condition, were it not for a pressing need to rest from time to time. Besides the medicines they need in times of illness, their treatment includes calm, rest, music, and reading.
Among the things dearest to their heart is harmony, whether in color, sound, poetry, or the written and spoken word. They are, without doubt, a friend of beauty and cleanliness wherever they are found. Their soul is an artist’s, and their mind is sharp as a diamond and soft as silk at the same time. Air is their symbol. A peace that springs from the planet Venus governs them. The secret of this person shows in their attitude toward the four seasons: neither the cold of winter nor the heat of summer wins a place in their heart, and they certainly prefer the mildness of autumn and spring to both.
The Libra Man
There is no doubt that he is the most generous of people in handing out advice for free. He has a satisfying answer to every question and issue, although it is hard for him to remain neutral all the time; his love of debate and his reliance on logic and analysis drive him to declare his own opinions in a unique style that often convinces others in spite of themselves. His charm is so great that it is impossible to break free of it. His smile and gentleness often erase his faults in the eyes of those he loves, so that they not only forget the offense but find the smile keeping them company like a shadow, doing the impossible to see them content and happy.
Love with this person is a difficult process, full of ups and downs despite the influence of the planet Venus on the course of his life. There is no doubt that the cause of this difficulty is his habit of thinking and scrutinizing. He does not merely prolong the period of study; he also hesitates to reverse his decisions at the very moment he feels not fully convinced, which leads many to believe that he is petty, cold-hearted, and untrustworthy. Yet the reality is exactly the opposite. The nature of the Libra man and emotion are synonymous despite all the contradictions he is known for; he not only practices love but knows how to refine it and make it finer than it is in all the other signs.
It is hard for this man to fail in his attempts with the woman he loves, but the curious thing is that as soon as he succeeds in his mission, he begins to show hesitation and to wonder whether it is worth continuing. That hesitation, which almost resembles fear, does not make him lose his interest in the opposite sex even in old age, and one of the reasons women are attached to him may be his style, which rests on maneuvering and not refusing outright from the start. But it is a complicated “tactic” that torments a woman more than refusal, without doubt. If we look at the Libra man in his youth, we find him airy and moody, often confusing friendship with love. If he wants to forget and find consolation, he can do so without much trouble or regret. But his real pain is greater than that of others, and we are not exaggerating if we say that in his time of torment he collapses and turns into wreckage.
The curiosity of the Libra man is limited. When he debates, he does so in an abstract manner, with the aim of reaching correct theories and nothing more. That is, his interest in theories exceeds his interest in the human being himself. His aptitude for studying facts rather than motives places him among judges, not psychiatrists. That is, in any case, his basic problem with his life partner, whose inner depths he does not know despite the clear vision and skill at deduction he is known for. On the other hand, nothing ranks above the wife in his estimation. She comes even before his children, whom he cherishes with all his heart. On this occasion we may say that his role as a father bears the stamp of a judge and a guide. He protects his younger children from the tyranny of their elder siblings, and gives the older ones the freedom and independence they deserve without being swayed by the younger ones. Thanks to him, calm and order prevail in the home most of the time. And if his children do something deserving punishment, he does his duty without hesitation and without abandoning by a hair’s breadth the logic he holds to in all his words and deeds.
The Libra man is generally well off, despite spending heavily on the people and things he regards as sources of beauty and happiness. He entertains guests often, yet he dislikes mixing with strangers and large crowds, just as he dislikes enclosed places, noise, and disorder; he loves arrangement, order, cleanliness, quiet, spacious places, and fresh air, and for this reason his home looks very much like an oasis amid the noise, dust, and breathlessness of the outside world.
Finally, a word to the woman who falls in love with a Libra man: do not despair of his hesitation and caution. Be positive and take the first step, for he deserves that you take the initiative.
The Libra Woman
It is said that every man has something of femininity in him, however slight, just as every woman has something of masculinity, however slight, and this is true from the scientific point of view, though it is not our subject now. A glance at the Libra woman shows her dressed in men’s clothes with the same ease with which she wears silk. In both outfits she appears utterly delicate, sweet, and elegant. And if we look a little closer, we find that behind the dress, or the trousers, no difference, there is a mindful intellect, a firm will, and logical thinking that works on the principles of men. In other words, we should not judge the woman born under Libra by her dimples and sweet smile alone.
We do not exaggerate if we say she was the first to invent the “monologue,” that is, one-sided conversation. But that does not mean she is merely a chatterbox. In fact she weighs every word and opinion in order to reach the most truthful and objective results. And since she has a generous share of gentleness, we find her issuing her opinions and beliefs in a diplomatic manner that her male counterpart, the Libra man, does not possess. This does not stop her from straying, at times, from the heart of the subjects and issues she is dealing with, which causes others discomfort and annoyance without costing her anything of her charm and appeal.
This woman loves working outside the home before and after marriage, and her aim in working is money, which she regards as an entry pass to the world of beauty and refined taste. If she thinks about money, it is also for the sake of her husband, whom she cherishes and respects more than any other person. In her view, marriage is a joint-stock company between two people, with the need for one of them, usually herself, to stand at its head. By choosing the leading role, she strives above all to serve her husband, paving the way before him and studying all the possibilities and paths that can bring him where he wishes to go. All this without complaint on her part or embarrassment on his. Partnership, in any case, is in her nature, and acting alone in opinion or work is a mistake she tries to avoid as far as she can.
Her home looks like a work of art or an advertisement in an elegant, high-class magazine. She loves collecting silverware, precious dishes, fine tablecloths, candelabras, and the like. Her food, whether prepared for guests or for the household, is excellent in variety, flavor, and quantity. She is a charming conversationalist who knows how to listen whenever she wishes. She also loves luxurious clothes, precious perfumes, and classical music, and hates living alone.
This woman is also highly cultured, which serves her in her private and public life. Although she is born to feeling, the soundness of her mind leads her to free herself from that emotion, especially in fields that call for logic and wisdom. Because of her intense femininity, some take her to be weak and hesitant in the face of hardship, but she is of fine, solid metal and keen will, and works at her best in crises, so it is hardly surprising that her husband “adores” her for her many qualities in general and for her gentleness and affection in particular.
If the Libra woman hopes to be blessed with children, her main motive is simply to please her husband. For this reason it is hard for her children ever to take their father’s place in her heart, even though she is an excellent mother to them, takes good care of them, oversees their cleanliness and comfort, and treats them with gentleness and kindness most of the time. Alongside that, she does not hesitate to enforce discipline and impose penalties, guided by her understanding and wisdom, and never forgetting for a moment her husband’s happiness and comfort. After all this, can we say anything but: congratulations to him on having her?
The Libra Child
When parents are blessed with a Libra child, their happiness is doubled by the beauty of the baby’s looks: well-proportioned features, a plump little body, rosy cheeks, a face full of cheer and joy, and a smile that suggests a model in an elegant children’s magazine advertisement. Add to that a gentle nature and a dimple or two, which no Libra child can do without, and we can paint a clear picture of the period after birth, when everyone who sees the baby is dazzled and amazed by their handsomeness and angelic sweetness.
In the next stage the Libra child keeps their sweetness and charm, but also reveals traits that may not win as much admiration as their appearance did at birth. They reveal, for example, hesitation and stubbornness in front of food, especially if two or more dishes are placed before them. What exactly happens? They gaze at one dish for a long while, then move to the second, and from it back to the first, and so on, without touching either. Their mother then steps in, insistent and hurried, and this time their stubbornness and anger only grow. It is hard for the mother to grasp the secret of this behavior unless she remembers that the child belongs to Libra and that what she takes for stubbornness is merely confusion and hesitation in choosing. The Taurus child is said to be stubborn, and that is true, but the Libra child is simply a child who dislikes haste as much as strict orders, and who prefers to arrive at every decision on their own, however small, after long searching and thought. Put more simply, the mother should spare the child the burden of choice and offer no more than one dish at a time. That is one side of it; on the other, the same confusion and hesitation will certainly show in everything else, whether it concerns clothes, play, or schoolwork. Here too the child should be given enough time, and if intervention is needed at the right moment, let it be gentle and calm, and closer to a suggestion than to a firm command.
Parents have often wondered about the reason for this hesitation. The reason is, without doubt, the search for what is right. The Libra child is good and upright, and fears making a mistake as much as hurting those they love. So they refrain from doing anything until they have studied and scrutinized it thoroughly, which naturally leads them to ask questions, stir up debate, and use the language of logic in everything they say or do. This sense of right and wrong makes them keep secrets, dislike gossip, and hold fast to the truth, even to the point of standing against their own family if the truth appears to be on someone else’s side.
The Libra child forms good habits that one would not expect from someone of their age. They show an interest in food, not only for its taste but also for its variety and appearance; they also eat sweets in abundance, and give the atmosphere of a meal an importance that is usually appreciated only by those who are older and more mature, surrounding themselves with flowers, candles, attractive colors, and so on. It is natural for this artistic soul to show in their dress and cleanliness, the arrangement of their room and belongings, and more. The girl born under Libra expresses the same trait in the way she looks after herself and in her use of perfumes, soap, cosmetics, and the like.
Libra children of both sexes lean toward music, reading, and writing if they receive the necessary encouragement from their parents and teachers. They also lean toward discussion and inquiry about everything related to life, and it is not unlikely that they will have an answer for every question, which prepares them from childhood for the future role of a lawyer. They also strive to preserve their independence and the private sides of their life, while at the same time showing great interest in the opposite sex. For this reason their adolescence is dotted with many love stories that pass quickly without leaving much of a mark on them.
The parents of this child may feel strained now and then because of the hesitation, the thinking, and the constant questions. But apart from that, life beside them remains deep and meaningful, provided their first-order sources of happiness are secured: comfort, beauty, and tranquility.
The Libra Manager
It is hard for the Libra man to be an independent employer, because of his belief in the principle of partnership in all fields and spheres. If he is found at the head of an institution or company, there must be at least one partner at his side, even if not openly. In any case, whether or not a partner exists, the Libra man in the seat of leadership remains, deep inside, an anxious person, even if he appears otherwise. He rarely stays long at his desk, but leaves it again and again without showing haste or intense concern. In other words, he seems quiet and calm despite being absorbed in many thoughts and tasks. That is one of the many contradictions he was born with.
Despite his high standing, the Libra man remains a shy, gentle person who seeks closeness with others through positive conversation. But it would be wrong to think that he chatters or throws words around carelessly. He undoubtedly prepares his opinions and statements before voicing them, and for this reason he can keep up his smooth, polished speech without his arguments or powers of persuasion weakening. And because he is objective and an analyst of the first rank, he always prefers to give others the chance to express their opinions and beliefs so that he can make a proper comparison and then arrive at the best conclusions. Even so, it is not unlikely that he will reverse his final decisions after long research and thought, which bewilders those around him without causing him the slightest discomfort. What matters to him is that harmony between his mind and his other feelings remains. That is his fundamental wisdom.
Among the employers born under Libra are many women who work in offices of the utmost cleanliness and order and succeed in creating an atmosphere of tranquility and calm drawn from the wisdom of the East that appeals to them. They usually surround themselves with flowers, plants, music, mirrors, and soft colors, and spend their time reading and mixing with colleagues, yet they do not hesitate to show harshness and sternness when circumstances call for it. Curiously, they are tougher than the Libra man in their dealings with employees and staff. In addition, they dislike backbiting and gossip and do not allow rumors to circulate inside the office; they keep secrets and do not interfere in what does not concern them. Even so, they remain women first and foremost, meaning they are liable to fall in love without losing their full awareness. It remains to be said that the elegance of these businesswomen truly draws attention.
The Libra employer, man or woman, needs good food with many dishes and at least an hour of rest during the day. He or she dislikes noise, loud voices, and rude language, and loves to invite staff to their home, where they receive them well and personally oversee their comfort. Some accuse them of stinginess while others see them as very generous. The truth is that they have both traits, which counts as one of their contradictions.
This person behaves in the office and outside it in a fitting manner that pleases everyone. He believes in collective endeavors, as we mentioned earlier, and for this reason encourages the formation of various unions and the application of justice among all people. In this stance he proves that he is far from selfish and worthy of trust and respect, contrary to what some imagine. Despite his faults, he is a great human being in the soundness of his mind and the correctness of his logic, and that alone is enough to erase his main shortcoming, which is hesitation in forming an opinion and, at times, retracting it.
The Libra Employee
The employee born under Libra is distinguished by a delicate sensitivity toward things and people, which affects mood and efficiency, so that both rise and fall like the pans of a real pair of scales. Among the factors that affect them negatively, so that they do not give all they are capable of, are noise, shouting, haste, and rigid orders, while they respond positively to calm, patience, kindness, music, soft colors, and so on.
At his best, this man is a mediator of goodness and love among colleagues; he brings viewpoints closer, reunites people, and clears intentions. He often belongs to unions and associations, where he has more opportunities to defend his rights and the rights of others. So he keeps arguing, discussing, researching, and asking, without giving up the logic and wisdom nature has bestowed on him. Yet it is hard to know what pleases or bothers him from one time to the next, for he may suddenly hate what he used to love or love what he used to hate. Whatever he does, shouting or violence remains the worst means of steering him. In that case he abandons his gentleness and moderation and becomes lazy and stubborn, even if he angers everyone.
This person is bound to be well versed in law or an expert in some field in addition to his main job. He often belongs to a cultural club or library out of love of reading. Among his favorite hobbies are long walks on foot, listening to music or playing an instrument, and reading or discussing philosophical subjects. The female Libra employee looks sweet-faced, with an enchanting smile and complete elegance. Like her colleague, she belongs to one of the clubs, reads a great deal, and walks long distances. Both dislike solitude and seek natural relationships with the opposite sex. The Libra employee also takes an interest in magazines that deal with sexual subjects, provided they are of high standard. He rarely lives alone: he is either married, about to marry, or has one or more girlfriends.
This employee is an artist, not only in music but in many other fields as well. The jobs in which he succeeds most include medicine, the judiciary, writing, publishing, theater, politics, catering, decoration, agriculture, and religion, and whatever the nature of his work, he cannot perform it to the fullest unless he secures calm and tranquility for himself, away from anything he sees as pressure or pursuit. On this basis he truly is a messenger of goodness and love.
Colleagues have more than once likened the Libra man to an air conditioner. Both provide the best climate for good output, with one slight difference: the one stays rigid and motionless, while the other overflows with movement, talk, and, above all, a charming smile.