Fruitful Virgo season comes to a close and as the rain hammers down and the waves crash upon the shore here in Port Charlotte, Summer seems a distant memory. We have reached the half way mark in the zodiacal year and enter into time of Libra – the seventh sign of the zodiac marking the autumn equinox. Ruled by Venus the planet of love. Libra is an air sign and relates to artistry, relationships and diplomacy.
Those lucky enough to know a Libra will know they are (without doubt) the charmers of the zodiac. Gifted with an uncanny ability to wrangle their way in and out of situations with humour, grace or a nice outfit. Those born under this sign are famed for having a flirty reputation. Quick to fall in love, indecisive and suckers for old school romance… in pop culture Libras are rather notorious for their love affairs.
But Libra is a far more complex and nuanced sign than this! Represented by the scales in astrology, Libra seeks harmony and balance through constant weighing and judging their environments. Is it any wonder they have a hard time making decisions!? They seek a state of equilibrium and hold onto their own morals tightly…but the scales aren’t always as perfectly balanced as they appear. Though peacekeepers at heart – Libra’s can’t help but meddle! Prone to seesawing their lives for a little entertainment, before quietly returning to their blissful, well presented state. Naturally their heightened sensitivity to their environment and relationships draws Libra to creative pursuits and aesthetic beauty. At this time of year creative energy is strong, make sure to embrace the flow – you’ll be impressed by what you are able to produce. Many of the most famous interior designers, artists and fashion designers are born under this sign. Perhaps it’s no coincidence the abundance of autumn themed home decor and outfit inspiration trends so highly in the media every year.
So as night begins to overtake day and we come ever closer to the bleak Islay winter, let’s take a moment to tune into Libra’s energy and create our own tastefully decorated inner sanctum to last us the darker half of the year!
Here’s a quick exercise:
Find a quiet, comfy spot. Relax and centre yourself.
Take a moment to focus on a beautiful thing – this could be anything: a sunset you watched, the laugh of someone you love, a work of art, an object you treasure.
With this in mind, inhale deeply – breathe in this beautiful thing and envision it entering into your lungs…
Hold your breath for a couple of seconds and allow it to sink and settle to the bottom of your chest.
Then exhale slowly and gently come back to the present in the knowledge you have stowed something precious in your chest.
Repeat this process as many times as you’d like. Anytime you feel called, take a moment to reach in and revisit your chest of delights.
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