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 Libra - The Scales 09/24 – 10/23 A Masculine, Cardinal Air sign. Correspondences Alchemy: Sublimation Animal: Elephant Birthstone: Emerald, Beryl, Opal Color: Green Day: Friday Egyptian: Maat Gods/Goddess: Themis, Maat, Venus Greek: Themis Metal: Brass Perfume: Galbanum, Vanilla, Chamomile Plant: Aloe Roman: Themis Tarot: Justice Weapon: The Cross Libra is the seventh sign of the zodiac; it is cardinal and air. Libra is the diplomat or negotiator of the zodiac. The symbol for Libra is the scales, always balancing two opposing options. Libra does so well at seeing both sides of a question that it sometimes has difficult deciding which option to choose. Libra is concerned with harmonious relationships between people. Representing this idea, the ruling planet is Venus. The Sanskrit name for this month is Tula - the Scales MAHOE HOPE - Gourd Scales. In Hawaiian mythology is depicted similarly to the Scales in Greek mythology, the cardinal airy sign of the Statesman or Manager. Celtic Tree Astrology Hazelnut: 09/24 - 10/03 HAZELNUT TREE (the Extraordinary) - charming, undemanding, very understanding, knows how to make an impression, active fighter for social cause, popular, moody, and capricious lover, honest, and tolerant partner, precise sense of judgment. Beth-Luis-Nion Tree Alphabet: Gort (Ivy) September 30 to October 27 OCTOBER In October muck your fields And your land its wealth shall yield. Traditional To celebrate the Hunters' Moon, add aniseed to flavor apple pie; this herb has long been used to put hunting dogs off the scent. October -- Snow Moon Libra heralds the dark season when the sun is at its lowest and the first snows fly. Fall Moon - October Marks the end of summer, nature has slowed down, the last of the harvests have been brought in, and the first hints of winter are showing. The trees, once crowned in golden leaves, start to shed their golden canopy. Nature's final explosion of activity, as plants and trees spread their seeds. It is a time for looking back, at the year gone by, for putting things no longer needed behind you and for preparing for the coming year. A time for finishing projects, cleaning out the debris of the past year, whether emotional or physical, and contemplating the personal targets and goals you have achieved Native American Astrology Many Native American traditions teach that there are twelve Earth Personalities that make up the Earth Medicine Wheel. These are an earth-centered, rather than planet-based, kind of horoscope that gives us valuable information about our totem animal, our personality, and our spirit-task in life. September 22 - October 22: The Falling Leaves Time. Crow. Your principle lessons: To gain the inner strength that comes from acting firmly on your convictions, and acquiring the wisdom that results from making sound judgments. Sagittarius * Capricorn * Aquarius * Pisces Symbols in the Sky * Beth-Luis-Nion * The Celtic Tree Identifying the Constellations * The Elements Back to Members Index Back to the Sanctuary | . ` aquariusaquariusaquariusaquariusaquariusaquarius . aquarius ` . aquarius ` . ` . ` . ` . ` . ` . ` . |
