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Libra the Scales. Libra is an Air sign with Cardinal qualities. It is the natural ruler of the 7th house and its ruling planet is Venus. As a Cardinal sign, Libra is a leader and it will use tactful persuasion (Air sign) to encourage compliance with its orders.

Being an Air sign communication is fundamental to Libra. The sociable Air qualities are united with the outgoing Cardinal ones. This is a sign that specialises in making itself appealing to other. It is charming, kind and considerate. It spends its energy talking to others and finding how to compromise in order to bring about more pleasant conditions.

Libra rules the seventh house, which isn't only concerned with marriage and partnerships, but also with competition and open rivalries. The Cardinal quality is assertive, therefore the Libra is far from being the weak, compliant, romantic dreamer it is sometimes portrayed. It can be very resentful, and will stand up for itself and others if it feels that an injustice has been done. Though a peaceful solution will be sort. The Libran is more likely to fight with words than physically. Opposite Libra is Aries, the sign that will rush in and say or do things before it has had time to consider the results of their actions, Libra on the other hand will take its time over making decisions. Its biggest problem often being that it can see the merit of both sides, so can have considerable problem making decisions.

Exercise

1) Look at your charts and find out which house has Libra on its cusp

2) Put together 2 sentences (per chart) that unite Libra with the houses.
E.G. Chart 1 - 9th House Cusp Libra

Does he believe in a god/gods?
a) Pinning his faith down to one religious sect might be a little difficult, as he might not be able to decide between them.

What are his in-laws like?
b) His in-laws are charming people who go out of their way to make life easier.

Positive TraitsNegative Traits

Charming
Harmony
Pleasant conditions
Easygoing
Romantic
Diplomatic
Idealistic
Refined
Genial
Kind
Co-operative

Indecisive
Resentful
Frivolous
Changeable
Flirtatious
Easily influenced by others
Gullible
Oscillating between two extremes

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