Libra is an air sign that is smart about human interaction. Venus is the ruler of Libra, and her patronage gives this sign power over all intimate interactions, especially love and sex. Also, thanks to Venus, Libra governs friendship. Basically, it's about partnerships that we aspire to, and that we choose to maintain for the sake of their further development. But you need to take into account all the people with whom we have at least some kind of relationship, because Libra rules them too. This could be a spouse, romantic partner, business partner, or even a nemesis.
Essence of Venus
Venus has been associated with Libra since ancient times. In fact, according to Macrobius, Venus appeared in this constellation as early as the time of Creation. He also said that the goddess binds human couples together under the guise of marriage.
Venus is the planet of exquisite beauty. It is the third brightest object in the heavens (after the Sun and Moon) and was once thought to be two separate planets, rising at both sunset and sunrise. The ancients knew, however, that the morning star Eosphorus and the evening star Hesperus were the same planet, but Venus still rules the two signs of the zodiac, Taurus and Libra.
Venus is the ruler of Libra, and therefore her energy is strong here. In the myths, after returning to Creation, she tied couples together, all the way back to Greek times, when Venus became Aphrodite.
Essence of Libra
Libra is one of the most harmonious and balanced signs, ready to stand up for themselves and, above all, for others. For centuries, he was ready to give his glory to Virgo and Scorpio. It was only in Roman times that it was granted its own "rights" as a separate sign.
The central theme of this sign is balance and harmony, the difference between right and wrong and a sense of justice. The ruler of Libra adds to this theme the theme of love, beauty and relationships. People around appreciate Libra sign carriers, first of all, precisely for these qualities.
Venus in Libra is the ruler of the 7th house, which the ancients called the House of Marriage. This house governs relationships and strong partnerships. Cupid himself belongs to Libra and the 7th house, as does the beautiful Aphrodite.
Libra and Venus: love, hate and relationships
People for whom we share heart hatred or other strong emotions fall under the dominion of the 7th House, which is the natural house of Libra and therefore also associated with Venus. Think about it - we can equally depend on both relationships thatbased on disagreement, hatred and rivalry, and from those based on love, harmony and admiration. After all, there can also be a kind of sensual attachment to our enemies, only its energy is negative, not positive.
Altruism of Libra and selfishness of Aries
Lord of Libra Venus is very principled in the matter of relationships. Libra, in turn, is the opposite sign of Aries, ruled by Mars. Aries is the main life force energy that pushes us all out of the mother's womb. It's about the ego. Aries says "Me!" Libra is the other side of the coin and says "We!"
Because Aries is about individual identity and self-affirmation, Libra is the bridge between people, generating interpersonal energy that can save lives and perform miracles that a single individual can hardly do.
Learn to appreciate differences
In any relationship there is Me, You and Us. We see each person differently than he sees us, but still we continue to judge everyone by ourselves. What you see in Me may be something that I find it difficult to see on my own, because it is difficult to be objective and impartial about myself. This is perhaps the most valuable gift of any relationship - the mirror effect. Each of us brings to any interaction the ability to see the other person in a unique way. No one else will see Me the way You do. This is part of what makes every relationship special and precious. Therefore, appreciate the differences between people and use yourthe talent of understanding relationships with benefit, without imposing your altruistic picture of the world on loved ones.
Sailing the sea of relationships
The connection between people as an independent entity is in Venus, the ruler of Libra. Your whole life is saturated with the theme of relationships and the relationship between people. You are the guarantor of the preservation of the family and already established relationships. The lord of the Libra sign gives it softness and femininity, tying it to such eternal concepts as beauty, kindness, care and femininity.
This energy and interpersonal dynamic that defines and shapes the Libra sign owner is the territory of Venus. Altruists, nurses, benefactors, volunteers, and others with an obvious Venus in their natal charts live in this territory, exploring and navigating the jungle of interpersonal interactions. But each of us has Venus in our chart, which is one of the indicators of how we feel the territory of communication and interaction.
Venus retrograde
When Venus retrogrades, we usually find ourselves much deeper in this jungle and farther from our usual path than is often the case. This means that these interpersonal dynamics in our relationships with others may seem unstable and perhaps not very encouraging, but there are also very significant and interesting advantages that can be found far from your main path, along the trajectory of which you used to move in life.. Experience of immersion in the elements of the planet-the ruler of Libra can change your mind forever, opening your eyes to the true essence of relationships between people.
