Solar 1  THE SUN  

As the Sun's radiance both animates and illumines life on Earth, the Sun has long been a universal symbol of life energy, vitality and consciousness. As the unifying power center of the solar system it also symbolizes the focusing power of will and the conscious purpose directing will toward performing specific acts.

The types of activities solar power animates are represented by the Moon and the planets. The symbolic situation is similar to what happens when we try to harness physical solar energy for practical purposes on Earth. Solar energy pervades the biosphere, but we can't plug a toaster into a sunbeam. Unless solar energy is concentrated in a specific way, at a particular time and place, it is too diffuse and unfocused for practical use.

The power of the Sun similarly pervades the entire solar system. The Sun's magnetic field apparently emanates from its Northern Hemisphere and stretches out in every direction. The solar wind carries a stream of charged particles through interplanetary space, reaching to the orbit of Saturn (and perhaps Pluto). Somewhere on the fringes of interstellar space, the stream reverses itself and returns toward the Sun's Southern Hemisphere. The Moon and the planets (including the Earth) each represent one kind of concentration, specialization or adaptation of the solar tide, one focusing direction of purpose and will.

 

Leyla Rael



 

SUN IN LIBRA 

Keynote: The power of individuality manifests through harmony of form.

Symbol: Skeins of vividly colored silks are woven into a rich brocade.

The scales, the symbol of this sign, have a deeply symbolic meaning for Sun sign Librans, since the need for balance in their lives is paramount. They need a harmonious background, free of undue pressure and argument, in order to be happy. They will sometimes even make sacrifices for the sake of peace and quiet, giving in too easily to pressure from others, and when confronted with a problem they will sit on the fence until the problem goes away, rather than commit themselves to one side or the other.

Decision-making, or supporting one side of an argument, often involves taking one person’s side against another, and Librans have a deep dislike of hurting other people. Indecision is the worst Libran fault.

Laziness and relaxation are often associated with this sign but that is not entirely fair. While Librans may not enjoy heavy, dirty jobs, they certainly don’t lack physical energy, especially if the work has a creative element. They may seem relaxed because they make time to listen to friends’ problems and sympathize in sorrow or share joy, but actually they are very active and anything but time-wasters.          

The most important sphere of a Libran life is the one-to-one relationship. Librans are not psychologically whole until this has been successfully achieved, and their usual indecision may well take a back seat when it comes to romantic commitment. Sun sign Librans are pure romantics, and will be starry-eyed for months when planning their wedding, without, perhaps, giving sufficient thought to what comes after the ceremony. Librans find it more difficult to cope with loneliness than any other sign of the zodiac. Complete happiness for them means sharing their lives.          

Although usually peace-loving, Librans sometimes provoke arguments (even quite serious ones) with their partners to test their affections and reassure themselves that the partnership is really loving. They should be aware of this tendency. Librans can be extremely generous, but should recognize the moment when their motives become not the giving of pleasure but the purchase of affection. The Libran’s sense of fair play is so strong that they can become exceedingly indignant if they think that they, or anyone with whom they identify, are being unjustly imposed upon.          

Librans are sometimes described as well-balanced people because that is the effect they contrive to create. In actuality the harmony they crave is tantalizingly difficult to maintain. The scales tip first one way and then the other in response to the impact of impinging personalities and surrounding conditions. Since Libra refers to fluctuations in the balance of power, it rules war as well as peace, and enemies as well as partners. Even an antagonist is a kind of partner in conflict. The unstable equilibrium of the scales is also shown by the way so many marriages degenerate into a war between the sexes.

Although Libra is noted for its beautiful people, its equalizing effect often blurs sexual distinctions, producing handsome women and beautiful men. Some members of this sign have difficulty identifying with either sex and remain neuter, showing here as elsewhere the difficulty they have in making up their mind. However, most Librans do marry since they need someone else to provide the incentive to act. Lacking the initiative of the more energetic signs, they instinctively seek to align themselves with those who can provide the missing stimulation. Apart from marriage, their alliances can take the form of business associations or a patron/protégé, guru/disciple liaison.

 

     Astrology, the Divine Science

 

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