Thursday, April 12, 2012

Tipping the Scales... of Libra

30 Day Blogging Challenge: Day 5

Describe your Astrological Sign, and if you agree with it.



Libra Astrology September 23 - October 22

(my birthday is October 18th)

Libra Strength Keywords:

- Diplomatic
- Graceful
- Peaceful
- Idealistic
- Hospitable

Libra Weakness Keywords:

- Superficial
- Vain
- Indecisive
- Unreliable

Libra and Independence:

Libras like to be around other people, they are all about partnerships and groups. They are happiest when other people are around and when other people are doing their work. They are lazy but like posh surrounding and nice decor. These two extremes could strike a balance and the Libra living on his own could either have a very messy place or a very intricately decorated place. They can be independent, they have the intelligence and the full capability within but would a Libra rather co-exist/depend on others.

My response
I'm very much a Libra.  I'm at the tail end of it though, so there are a few things that do not apply to me.  I'm very extreme, I go from the tippy top, to the lowest low....  I can be happy and friendly, to completely cold and stand offish.  I know this, I know I need to work on this.  I do not like that on this description they use the word "lazy".  I don't think it's a lazy trait we have but an exasperation towards doing more.  I think Libra's are such hard workers, that to even the scales we just stop sometimes.  We want someone else to take over, and and do something.  I feel like I'm a very hard worker at my job, in my house and with my family.  There are times though where I just stop for a little while because I've been running like a mad woman I need time to get back to myself.  And I have a messy house.

Libra and Friendship:

Libras love excitement, new situations, adventure and the unusual. They make friends with people from all walks of life and they are always up to something new and exciting with enthusiasm. Libras are great at getting along with people, everyone likes a Libra. They are all about partnerships and groups, they are the glue that hold a group together because they are the ones responsible for keeping harmony and peace. Libras have mastered the art of relationships, not just romantic but business, personal, and family relationships just to name a few. No one is able to see another person's point of view better then a Libra. 

Response:
I love this last sentence.  I try very hard to make sure I see other people's points, and I know people I talk with and people who come to talk to me appreciate that.  However I feel like there are very few people who see my point of view.  I'm fine with that, until they get mad at me because they don't like my point of view.  I feel like I have a lot of friends, and very, very few best friends.  I'm the one that would bring people together to do things, but one of the last people invited out. I give my friends all the loyalty and devotion they deserve, but get mad when I show that same devotion and loyalty to other friends.  It's ok though, I have friends who see and understand that, and they are the ones who have lasted....

Libra Deep Inside:

They are also likely to hide or bend their own true feelings in order to bring peace with a group and to make others like them. Sometime this results in them not really knowing what their true feelings are because they are trying to make everyone happy. Other people can see this and Libras have earned themselves a reputation for being indecisive, they simply do not want to hurt anyone's feelings or cause disorder or friction in a situation. This spills over inside the person and many times, Libras have difficulty making decisions. Inside, the Libra is very insecure, they suffer from a lack of self confidence, they are always searching for something to complete them. This is another reason why they are social butterflies, it is an unconscious attempt to find the missing peace through other people. By trying to appease other people all the time, Libras don't really know who they are inside. Libras desperately need love and approval, they will do the favors that people ask and and have a hard time saying 'no' or 'I'm too busy' in order to prove how nice they are, this gradually builds up resentment and negative self esteem issues inside. Libra's indecisiveness is caused by fear, their fear that a wrong decision will make everything come crashing down around them and cause turmoil in their lives. Life is not like that and the Libra that acknowledges the fact that life has ups and downs will be less emotionally wound up, not so hard on themselves and as a result, they will be a much happier person. 

Response:

Oh, this is very accurate....  I feel this way right now especially at my work.  I'm always the one everyone goes to first to have a night shift covered, or come in on days off.  I'm always seeking approval from everyone by sacrificing myself.  This ties in very much to my suicide post as well.  I'm always my hardest critic, always have been.  No one can cut me down like I can.  That is why I have to do daily affirmations, to remind myself not to be so hard.  I learned that in my therapy....

Libra in a Nutshell:

Libras are the diplomat of the zodiac. They are able to put themselves in other's shoes and see things through another person's point of view. They are the ones that always want to make things right and have balance and harmony in their life, their surroundings and the lives of the people close to them. They have captivating charm, elegant taste and they are easy to like due to their eager-to-please, easygoing nature. In return for a Libra's amazing ability to be a good listener, sooth and calm people, they expect admiration. Libras will gather a group of people, everyone will become friends then the Libra will be in the center of the group. They like the attention and the admiration for the people that they have brought together. Libras are very intelligent, they often hide this inside their easygoing exterior. They express their intelligence through creativity, most are involved in some sort of artistic or creative pursuit. Many people overlook just how intelligent a Libra actually is. When others see a Libras wide range of interests and hobbies, their intelligence and creativity is more then obvious. Libras love variety and different situations. They welcome change. Libras love luxury. They will spend lots of money and surround themselves with beautiful things and they seem to be constantly fussing over their appearance. They love anything upscale and classy. Libras work hard to please others, this they do an others find them incredibly captivating. 

Response:
I think I'm just going to leave it at that, I think my zodiac sign describes me very well....

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