SIGNS & HEALTH

LIBRA 

LIBRA (The Measurement) This is the second sign of the Air triplicity and the seventh sign of the tropical zodiac. This artistic and tasteful sign is ruled by Venus and is the exaltation of Saturn. The key phrase for Libra is "I balance". As a cardinal sign, Libra is creative and enjoys initiating new ideas.

Librans are intellectuals, actively seeking knowledge and mental stimulation. They tend to be hard workers, especially after the age of thirty. Being focused on relationships, they have a strong sense of fair play and equity and make good counselors and diplomats.

True Librans are good negotiators and are apt to become disturbed when they find themselves around dissension they cannot control. Emotional, physical, and psychological pleasure comes from beauty in all its forms. Books, music, flowers and perfume are typical delights. If the environment is less than pleasing, Librans can become unhappy without even realizing that the surroundings may be responsible for the despondency.

The social grace begins with good manners, extends to high level diplomacy, and ends with abhorrence of disagreeable confrontations. Libra promotes peace and harmony and usually opts to bypass hostile confrontations, whenever some other method can be employed.

Some Librans avoid physical activity and are addicted to luxuries and creature comforts. They also tend to be fond of rich and sugary foods, which may result in adrenal fatigue and hypoglycemia.

Libra Rules Kidneys

Every zodiac sign rules structural, external and internal relationships. Libra rules the excretory functions through the kidneys and skin. Externally it rules the lumbar region, buttocks, adrenals and vasomotor system. Structurally, the sign rules the lumbar vertebrae. The pathological tendencies of this sign are lumbago, kidney disease, uremia, polyuria, renal calculi and oedema. Libra rules the kidneys, lower back and ovaries. Lower back pain, and problems caused by too much sugar or rich food are common complaints.

Librans are also subject to interminable hovering between alternatives, or inability to make firm decisions, especially under pressure, when they can be pushed by others into taking steps they may later regret.

Colors of Libra

Libra rules the colours ivory, pink, pale green and rose. Libran people also respond well to the healing ray of blue.

Libran Gemstone

The birthstone for Libra is the sapphire. Librans also respond to the energies of the opal, chrysoprase and tourmaline. Remember only to wear these stones if you want to bring their influence into your life. You must consult an Astrologer to know more about Gem stones compatibility of individuals.

Flowers and Herbs

All the flowers, but particularly roses (white or pink), daisies, violets, asters, geraniums and orchids; spearmint, foxglove.

Bach Flower Essences

Cherry Plum

Desperate, fear of losing control, dread of doing wrong.

Walnut

Need of stability during major life changes, dislike of emotional or physical states.

Homoeopathic Remedy

Rhus Tox

Used in rheumatism and cutaneous diseases; also used in treatment of sore muscles and sciatica.

Metal: copper alloys

Cell Salt: Nat phos

Healing Aromas

Chamomile, daffodil, dill, eucalyptus, fennel, geranium, peppermint, pine, spearmint, palmarosa, vanilla.

Photobiotics

The Libran kidney weakness should make one careful of uric acid produced by eating animal flesh. Drink copious quantities of water that has been charged with blue solar rays.

Cereals, beans, corn, almonds and eggs are suitable for their protein. Fresh vegetable juices like cabbage, celery and cucumber will keep the kidneys clean and functioning. This is the sign of balance and one should avoid sugar and refined foods and intoxicating drinks.

Recuperation comes through mental relaxation and a change in scenery.

Susceptible Areas: Shoulders, arms

Afflictions

· anaemia;

· arteriosclerosis, brain disorders, weak eyes/vision;

· kidney disease, oedema;

· skin disease, eruptions, acne;

· facial neuralgia, pimples, sores, ulcers;

· disorders of the shoulders and arms, stiff shoulders;

· debility.

Karmic Tendencies

Loss through indecision

unduly considerate