Balanced between light & dark, we learn who we are

We’re under the influence of Libra Sun, ruling relationships, marriage and economics, seeking balance between polarities. We see polarities between nations but we especially experience it within relationships. Always when there’s polarity, there’s tension. (Tension creates “attention.”) In relationships, polarities, if not integrated, create conflict. With conflict we know a new harmony is being called forth — difficult, yet a process of learning. Relationships are not only battlegrounds, they’re schools where we learn how to interact, cooperate, love and serve each other. In relationships we learn how to be in relationships, and we learn who we are.

Libra, like the other 11 signs, has specific character traits. Librans can be diplomatic, romantic and charming, urbane, sociable and peaceable. They can also be changeable and indecisive, flirtatious and self-indulgent. This depends upon the different developmental stage each individual is experiencing (learning through).

Librans usually smile a lot, especially when desiring or wanting something (or someone). And Librans want a lot! The energy of Libra begins at autumn equinox, when the sun is balanced between light and dark, north and south, summer and winter. Thus, the emphasis on balance. Librans are civilized, elegant, harmonious and have excellent taste. They are able, within all this mellowness, however, to be very discriminating when needed and walk away from arguments, conflict and crisis and whatever challenges their opinions.

A cardinal sign, they are leaders (like Aries, Cancer and Capricorn and can be very sensitive to others’ needs. Sometimes this overwhelms their fragile inner ecosystems, and they must turn away. Being very social, they also turn aside from conflict, needing to choose cooperation and compromise instead. Librans are artistic, perceptive, and seek multiple relationships, for it’s through relationship that Libra learns how to balance self with the “other.”

We’re all learning how to balance, how to recognize the harmony that comes forth from conflict, and how to create Right Relations with each other and Earth’s kingdoms during the month of Libra. This is the balance we must achieve before October 23rd, when the mysterious dark waters and nine personality tests of reorientation begin in Scorpio.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 20) What’s occurring at home, and what are the conflicts? There’s a sense of responsibility with all the work needing to begin or be completed. You’ll have help even while feeling quite alone. Work seems like it’s shifting daily and that too is a pressure. Gather friends, ask for help and know the relentless changes are preparing you for later leadership. You’ll know what to do.

TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 20) Having been freed from a previous responsibility and service you now step into newer and vaster states of engagements and authority. Be attentive to goals and friendships. You’ll make intelligent decisions even though there’s an added tension for everyone, everywhere. It’s the sign of the times. Ethics is your task.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) The issues you face allow you to retreat into your home. There you decide how much of yourself can be in the world and how much must stay behind the scenes. It’s an important time of focus on your innermost self, to heal and build your immune system You’re strong and capable of accomplishing all required work. Are you tending to someone? Tend to yourself first.

CANCER (June 21-July 20) Seek, ask for and share intelligent ideas and conversations with others. This stimulates your mind and heart, soothes any wounds about your intellectual abilities, and brings a foundation to all relationships. Is there an overall tiredness? Heed this as the need for more sleep, vitamin B, adrenal support and extra exercise. Careful of spending on unneeded items. It’s time for more education.

LEO (July 21-Aug. 20) Working alone? For some Leos this isn’t unusual. For others they may feel stranded and not know why no one’s calling. This is temporary; a time of retreat, of gathering your necessary energy and tending to your home, finances, and daily life of sorting, organizing, reviewing and removing what’s no longer needed. This includes belief systems that don’t bring you happiness and joy. What are they? Make a list.

VIRGO (Aug. 21-Sept. 20) Some Virgos have become thinner. Some feel an overwhelming pressure to do something – more work, more responsibility, climb ladders of success, create structures and strategies to organize daily life. Some wonder about the future, worrying that since there’s no clear path, they’re lost. These are the times when gardening brings us to the here and now, obliterates shadows of doubt, and creates a motivation to work with the unseen world. Are you tending your garden?

LIBRA (Sept. 21-Oct. 20) Your work world and daily life have been in a state of change for the past seven years. Another restructuring occurs, a sort of revolution that brings forth new agendas, ideas and programs. Speak with others of your needs, hopes, wishes and the wounds that hurt. Sharing thoughts allows a new self-identity to form. It’s slowly emerging.

SCORPIO (Oct. 21-Nov. 20) Be careful of spoken opinions and judgments, of sharing controversial ideas with those who don’t share your views. Be careful how you speak with friends, those living at a distance from you, and those with different cultural backgrounds. Don’t travel unless it’s very necessary. Be cautious, concerned and very aware of all financial transactions for the next 17 years.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 21-Dec. 20) Take the time now to tend to family, loved ones and those you work with, especially employers. Be your charming self, make contact, assure them of your ceaseless devotion and provide them with the care they understand. This allows you the freedom and liberty your upcoming journey, endeavors and venture require.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20) Do all you can to allow communication to flow easily, as misunderstanding may be all around, breakdowns in how people listen or feel heard, particularly within relationships, finances and people at work. Be the harmonizer; listen well and carefully. Daily reality may seem on the precipice of falling down. It is, but you’re capable of easing yourself through it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 20) Has life slowed down, is money hidden away somewhere not to be found, is there a sense of restriction about letting yourself be seen, and are decisions difficult to bring forth? New realities are emerging and previous realities are still present. This is temporary. Visualize daily all that you want and need, creating a magnet that draws to you new ideas, values and resources.

PISCES (Feb. 21-Mar. 20) Tend to all duties and responsibilities, especially at home, which needs total reordering and reorganization. Make your environments clear and clean so a deeper creativity can come forth. You’re concerned with your domestic situation; at times there’s great tension. You may be considering big changes in the environments you live and work in. Nothing moves forward as planned; another plan is in place.

Risa D’Angeles is the founder and director of the Esoteric & Astrological Studies & Research Institute in Santa Cruz, California. Read more at www.nightlightnews.com. Questions, comments? Contact Risa at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .