This is the seventh sign of the Zodiac, the sign of the cross and the sword, related to the symbolism of the number seven, and the sign for equilibrium, on both the cosmic and the psychic planes, and concerning both social and inward legality and justice.
It is said that the balance of the scales designates the equilibrium between the solar world and the planetary manifestation, between the spiritual ego of Man and the external ego, or the personality.
Learn to be who you are, not what you are.
It likewise indicates the equilibrium between good and evil; for, like Man, the scales has two tendencies, symbolized by the two symmetrically disposed pans, one tending towards the Scorpion (denoting the world of desires) and the other towards the sign of Virgo (sublimation).
Learn to balance out your inner tendencies.
The seventh sign pertains to human relations and to the union of the spirit within itself...to spiritual and mental health. It is a symbol of inner harmony and of the intercommunication between the left side (the unconscious, or matter) and the right (the consciousness, or spirit).
As a Libra, one has the ability to see both sides of something so clearly that a strong case could be made for either one. What appears to others to be indecisiveness or inertia is actually the desire to make the best possible decision when presented with two very viable choices.
I sometimes lament this trait in myself: weighing the options, taking so long to make a choice, wanting the thing chosen to be the best, not just for myself, but for all involved. It is frustrating for others. No less so for myself!
A friend recently sent me a wonderful poem by Rumi, which came at the perfect time...once again, an affirmation that The Universe wants us to thrive, be well, be happy, be whole. I share it with you, in the loving spirit in which it was given to me.
"... Deliberation is one of the qualities of God
Throw a dog a bit of something
He sniffs to see if he wants it.
Be that careful.
Sniff with your wisdom-nose.
Get clear. Then decide.
The universe came into being gradually
over six days. God could have
just commanded,
Be!
Little by little a person reaches forty and fifty
and sixty, and feels more complete.
God could have thrown
full-blown prophets flying through
the cosmos in an instant.
Jesus said one word
and a dead man sat up,
but creation usually unfolds,
like calm breakers.
Constant slow movement teaches us
to keep working
like a small creek that stays clear,
that doesn't stagnate but finds a way
through numerous details, deliberately.
Deliberation is born of joy,
like a bird from an egg.
Birds don't resemble eggs!
Think how different the hatching out is.
A white leathery snake egg, a sparrow's egg,
a quince seed, an apple seed: very different things
look similar at one stage.
These leaves, our bodily personalities seem identical
but the globe of soul fruit
we make,
each is elaborately
unique."
Know that it takes as long as it takes and that you are always
going to be given the opportunity to 'get it right'.
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