Libra (The Virgin)

September 24- October 23

Symbol: The Balance
Ruling Planet: Venus
Air - Cardinal - Positive
Day Forces - Masculine
Growth Phase: Marriage
Secret Motivation: "I Balance"

LEO IN A NUTSHELL

The sign of the Judge, the Ambassador

Personality: Diplomatic, charming, easygoing, balanced, indecisive, detached, fair-minded, alert, changeable, artful.

Positive Qualities: Refined and graceful, just and balanced, diplomatic, charming, intelligent, alert.

Negative Qualities: Easygoing, sometimes lazy, indecisive, selfish and changeable, vacillating, detached, insincere.

PERSONALITY AND CHARACTER

The judge, the law. A creative mind. Pride in relationship. In love with love. Powerful friends and social ties. Poised, hesitant, emotionally a tight-rope walker! Indecisive. Glosses over life's ugly sides. The prettiest sign. Compassion or pity for the loser. The easiest way is the best way. Aesthetically inclined. Very dainty, delicate. The restorer of equilibrium. Wants peace at any price. Clinging.

KARMIC MISSION

To lead - in a mental, aggressive, dynamic and idealistic manner.

ENERGY PATTERN

Each of the 12 Signs of the Zodiac represents specific energy patterns, or modes of expression. They act as modifiers of the elements with which they are associated, be it a Planet or a House. Virgo is analysis, refinement, and discrimination seeking perfection and purification of the self. This is the sign of the craftsman.

INFLUENCE OF THE PLANET

Those born under Taurus and Libra are the Venus type. You are attractive and beautiful, gentle, friendly and diplomatic. You have expressive eyes, usually dark in color. You also have a small mouth, pouting lips and a curvaceous body. The women are slightly heavy at their hips. You have sloping shoulders, perhaps, because of the way you carry yourself. Proud and self-conscious, you are aware of your charm. You are artistic in your outlook, dress tastefully and are fond of perfumes. You are opportunists and always at the right place.

LIBRA LOVE MYSTERY

 You are one of the great lovers of the Zodiac. Libran is made for love, but frets at the shackles of matrimony and responsibility. You can never live alone and pine for the one you love. Your tremendous charm attracts people around you. This may sometimes create great quarrels and arguments, but you more than hold your own. Your attitude to sex is warm and positive, even willing to innovate and experiment. If carried too far, it can make you unreliable and unstable and your sincerity and intentions can be considered doubtful. Your marriage partner may feel threatened and jealous.

SEXUAL CHARACTERISTICS

Sex plays an important role in the life of every man and woman. It lies at the root of life, and we can never learn to revere life until we know how to understand sex. Indian astrological science attributes certain sexual characteristics to persons according to the sign under which they have been born.

You are well-balanced individuals, even in matters of sex. You are fond of arts and enjoy the company of opposite sex. You are never rash in matters of love and sex.

AS A FRIEND

You are often quite detached, though not cold. You are excellent company, can be a good friend but don't like to get too involved. Your advice is well-meaning, balanced and always useful even when you don't give your heart. You have finesse and grace, smoothening all human relationships beautifully.

YOUR LUCKY ELEMENTS

Take a quick look at what is lucky for you.

Birth Stone: Jasper
Lucky Gems: Sapphire and Turquoise
Lucky Colors: Blue and Green (light airy shades)
Lucky Numbers: 6, 15, 24, 33, 42, 51, 60 (the 6 series)
Lucky Talisman: No Suggestion
Lucky Herbs and Flowers: Daisy Orchids, Poppy, Rose and Ground Ivy
Lucky Day: Friday


FAMOUS PERSONALITIES
Following are some of the famous personalities who were born under your zodiac sign.

1. Jack Anderson
2. Jimmy Carter
3. Mahatma Gandhi
4. George King
5. Arthur Miller
6. Eleanor Roosevelt
7. Oscar Wilde
8. Margaret Whitney
9. Charles Brown
10. Emily Post
By Renu Shastri