Are Leo And Libra Well Suited? by James Burgess

Air and Fire signs dramatize many of life's important events, and this includes 7 basic life principles: the 7 Words. Identity is first and foremost, where the central theme of the relationship can be put most simply as: who am I?

Are Leo And Libra Well Suited?

Air and Fire signs dramatize many of life's important events, and this includes 7 basic life principles: the 7 Words. Identity is first and foremost, where the central theme of the relationship can be put most simply as: who am I? Looking at the whole question of zodiac signs, we surely are encouraged to think that they are really very useful in offering rules of thumb about what options in life may prove most fitting, still, after all is said and done, we do what we wish because it feels right and for no other reason – not because of following external advice at all. There is pressure from the various forces of society, our friends, our teachers and, perhaps most of all, what our parents want us to be. We have to resist these forces in order to be really unique. Our choices create who we are. We could say that our sense of self is an inner feeling, yet the expression of this uniqueness is down to the individual, and is crystalized only when these choices are demonstrated through our behaviours.

Are Leo And Libra Well Suited?

Second, the search for self-disclosure, reaching out beyond the horizons of habit to meet new people, new ideas and new ways to see the world. Astrology brings us into contact with ancient archetypes – Moon, Sun, Pluto and so forth – wrapped up into clear symbols that we can understand as much through intuition as concepts of the mind. We can see them have their effects differently in ourselves and our friends and this gives us the possibility to develop more tolerance, and perhaps appreciation for the ways of these other types. Our own interpretations are by no means invalid although they may not always agree with text book astrology, since we have as much right to access the source of knowledge as anyone, the depths of myth that has always given rise to the wisdoms.

Are Leo And Libra Well Suited?

Then love. Romantic love between Leo and Libra is first choice, yet the significance of family, village, nation and humanity cannot be ignored. There are admirable qualities to discover in each of the zodiac signs, even the ones that we find difficult. As we learn to appreciate these qualities in other people, in some mysterious subtle way, we develop those qualities in ourselves. Looking carefully at the horoscope, we can see which preferences are more likely to be ours. These preferred qualities are shown to the world and become settled aspects of our individuality. Typically we learn to first love our own sign, then next the ones that are familiar and easy for us.

Are Leo And Libra Well Suited?

The journey of the Hero - Leo's theme. The courageous warrior goes forward to take on challenges, either external or internal. The defeating of evil is a symbol for the battle of light and darkness within one’s own heart. The challenge is to come to understand and acknowledge the wisdom and principles of other signs. A major breakthrough in life can take place when we have the realization that “not everyone is like us, nor needs to be like us”. This can transform our worldview, and therefore move us to take up a new, more vigorous life direction. We can see others differently then, more deeply and without the need to make judgements about good or bad people – although we may have a clearer sense of what we stand for and what we consider good or bad behaviour in ourselves.

Are Leo And Libra Well Suited?

The seeking of what to seek - visioning.. In real terms, Libra no less than Leo, needs so deeply to find answers to deep issues of concern that expand power and wisdom. Each zodiac sign is described by qualities and attributes. We can focus on the negative aspects, if that's our disposition – or we can aspire to express the more positive qualities. Leo can affirm dignity rather than selfish pride; Capricorn can transform anxiety into appropriate caution. Each sign can shine its light and be very special in its different ways. We should expect our friends to be like their own sign – not ours! Each sign was seen as a god to the ancients; they saw them as having a sacred dimension; so too can we today.

Are Leo And Libra Well Suited?

One more drama that appears in relationship is redemption. Each of us, yearns to be released from the pain of guilt and shame, and this is worked out through atonement. So often we hear “It’s not my fault, that’s what Gemini, Libra, Scorpio is like”, well it’s not true! It’s all too easy to blame the gods for our own shortcomings (Zodiac signs show tendencies, not absolutes). Is Taurus the only practitioner of stubbornness; Pisces – self-pity? Hardly! And what serious astrologer would ever say so? If astrology was a reliable science, then astrologers could predict the future and would be wealthy. They aren’t! However, despite its vagaries, the subject does inspire its students to learn a lot of profound insights and indeed about the heights of spiritual realizations to which each sign points.

Are Leo And Libra Well Suited?

In many lives and so often in a loving relationship is the quest for the special something beyond the ordinary. This can take the form of spiritual ascendancy, seclusion, surrender and death, a final acknowledgement of the unity of all life. Society, fearful of the hidden desires lurking in us all, has created its taboos. It thus reinforces the repression of energies that really are healthier if released with awareness. Astrology is not shy. It speaks of the dark side and gets people to become more honest about our failings, to accept them as normal and to work with them. In this way we can learn to come to terms with our dragons, to make peace with them, tame their excesses and be neither slave nor master to them, but more like co-workers. When this is done we find that the light bubbles up into joy and the darkness into enduring wisdom of personal experience.