THE SIGN OF LIBRA

The beginning of Libra corresponds to the autumn equinox, a moment of balance in the forces of nature. An air sign ruled by Venus, Libra is characterized by a prevailing mental stimulus at the expense of emotions and the practical side of life. Passions and instincts do not govern Libra's actions; instead, it aspires to a specific purpose: to bring peace, to create harmony by offering help impartially, without seeking anything in return and without prejudice, fully understanding that truth is never singular. Indeed, those born under the sign of Libra seek balance above all else.

Lovers of art, especially the beautiful and elegant, their innate sense of aesthetics shuns chaos and disorder, exaggeration and vulgarity. Very discreet, although equally sociable, they are extremely diplomatic and measured in their ways and love to be appreciated and attract admiring glances.

The archetype associated with Libra is the Sage, the one who knows the profound meaning of things through events and experience, beyond appearances. It represents the knowledge and awareness that arise from experience, and in fact, what moves a Libra is the search for the deep meaning of things and events, the search for the motivations that underlie the Universe beyond one's personal view of things: Libra aims to break the veil of Maya, the illusion that prevents humans from experiencing Truth.

Communication for Libras occurs through enigmatic, parabolic language, full of symbols and hidden meanings. The relationships Libra creates are fundamental to its life: friendship and love always come first, so much so that Libra often forgets its own needs to satisfy those of others, especially in romantic relationships.

The greatest challenge for the sign of Libra is wanting to please everyone at all costs. They tend to avoid conflict and seek people's approval, prioritizing others' needs over their own. This creates a rift between what they really want and what they decide to do.

However, despite their controlled and amiable appearance and their calm and always smiling demeanor, Libra's perfectionism can lead them to excessive criticism and could explode if too "compressed," thus bringing out, as a backlash, a very egocentric side of themselves (which they usually refuse to accept and recognize) and which, in exchange for favors, demands something in return, surprising all the people around them who will wonder why this sudden change.

THE MALA FOR LIBRA

Natives of Libra have an innate predisposition for diplomacy and the creation of harmony. These precious gifts allow Libras to avoid conflicts; however, sometimes it is necessary to express their point of view! Lapis lazuli helps to do this gracefully, giving the confidence needed to maintain balance without sacrificing authenticity.

Lovers of luxury and elegance, Libras also find perfect companionship in lapis lazuli; this stone is indeed considered a gift from the Gods to attract prosperity and facilitate the realization of their ideas.

Jade, the lucky stone of Libra, is the fulcrum of self-connection. In particular, white jade strengthens intuition, guiding towards one's true path and purpose. With jade, abundance, success, and prosperity are attracted, embracing serendipity in unexpected discoveries.

Aquamarine instills the necessary tolerance to overcome the tendency to judge, teaching to embrace diversity and learn to welcome the flow of life without judgment.

The meru is in clear quartz, a stone associated with Venus, the dominant planet of Libra.

The pendant is in white jade. The wing is a very important symbol in Tibetan culture, with profound spiritual significance, facilitating freedom and spiritual evolution.

The mala for Libra is both a talisman and a guide for the natives of the sign. Its crystals create a harmonious balance between beauty and wisdom, prosperity and tolerance. It will be the perfect companion to navigate their path with grace and authenticity.

THE STONES OF LIBRA

THE STONE OF LIBRA: LAPIS LAZULI

Libras are generally extremely diplomatic and dislike conflicts; they have a true talent for creating harmony in the environment in which they find themselves, seeking compromises and solutions. Lapis lazuli assists in expressing their point of view, which Librans often tend to hide if it disturbs the idyllic atmosphere they have created or, worse, generates a conflict.

Libras love luxury and elegance, and lapis lazuli can also help with this, being considered a beautiful gift from the gods capable of attracting prosperity and facilitating the realization of their ideas.

THE TALISMAN OF LIBRA: JADE

In astrology, some stones are believed to be real lucky charms, very powerful for each zodiac sign. They are of great support in accompanying desired changes in the life of a person born under the reference sign.

The lucky stone of the sign of Libra is jade, especially green jade, a perfect stone for cultivating serendipity, i.e., the ability, or luck, to make unexpected and happy discoveries. In the quest to discover who they truly are, jade will help the Libran by strengthening their intuition towards a deeper connection with themselves, to discover their true path and purpose, and act accordingly, attracting abundance, success, and prosperity.

STONES THAT HELP LIBRA: ROSE QUARTZ

The Sign of Libra is linked to good taste, harmony, and partnership; rose quartz, linked to the fourth Anahata chakra, represents love, beauty, peace, and forgiveness, and is considered to be the stone of peace in love. It complements Libra's refined aspects and delicate energy. No other sign hates conflicts as much as Libra, and those born under this sign will be inspired by the support that this crystal offers in balancing emotions, thus giving inner peace and harmony.

STONES THAT HELP LIBRA: BLOODSTONE

Being able to consider every aspect of a situation leads Libras to remain rather indecisive, as they want to find a solution that satisfies everyone. In this way, they risk losing the taste of the present moment by concentrating instead on a potentially perfect future (which probably will never come!). Bloodstone reduces confusion and leads to reasoning about the present, making dreams perhaps less perfect but more enjoyable.

STONES THAT HELP LIBRA: PURPLE FLUORITE

Libras are generally extremely diplomatic, with a real talent for creating harmony in the environment they find themselves in, seeking compromises and solutions, often at the expense of themselves, and fearing conflicts more than anything else. Purple or pink fluorite will help in this, supporting discussions in a way that transforms conflict into cooperation.

STONES THAT HELP LIBRA: TIGER'S EYE

The desire to please at all costs can often lead a Libra to sacrifice their own needs for harmony. Tiger's eye brings greater attention to their own needs, without forgetting those of others, thus avoiding the "backlash" that could see a Libra explode if their expectations of return for their sacrifices are not met. In this sense, this stone can be accompanied by rose quartz, which attenuates the selfish side that can lead Libras to be ruthless in order to achieve their goals (they are very good at hiding it!).

STONES THAT HELP LIBRA: AQUAMARINE

Indolence is a usually distinctive trait of the sign of Libra. The continuous pursuit of perfection leads Libras to develop a strong tendency to judge others: aquamarine teaches them to be tolerant.

STONES THAT HELP LIBRA: CARNELIAN

The continuous pursuit of perfection leads Libras to develop a strong tendency to judge others: carnelian invites them to be compassionate instead of judgmental. Furthermore, carnelian urges action when Libra's subtle laziness and indecision tend to prevail.

STONES THAT HELP LIBRA: TANTRIC TWINS

The mission of the sign of Libra is to build a stable and healthy relationship with oneself and with others. The Tantric Twins crystal (two rock crystals of the same size joined together by the same face and sharing the same base), symbol of the couple's relationship and of masculine and feminine energies, will attract the soulmate and teach to always consider oneself as an individual in a relationship with an equal rather than identifying or depending on the partner. The relationship will not be experienced as a symbiosis, but as a sharing between individuals, who although deeply connected, remain always distinct and unique.

Tantric twins are one of the twelve master crystals, found only in the family of clear quartz (rock crystal), always recognized as the most powerful generator and amplifier of subtle energy, due to its purity. It has the ability to store and transmit information and to

illuminate everything that is dark. It is said that they were programmed shortly before the fall of Atlantis, but that is another story...

STONES BEST AVOIDED FOR A LIBRA

Topaz is a beautiful gemstone that possesses many healing qualities. However, this crystal is ruled by Jupiter, a planet that has a harsh relationship with Venus, the dominant planet of Libra. Therefore, I would advise against this stone for natives of the sign, as they might inherit negative energies released by the relationship between these two planets.

Agate and calcite: Agate is a precious stone for Libra and is certainly one to have in the collection. However, if worn together with calcite, it could disturb Libra's peace. Agate has a grounding function and helps manage emotions, while calcite is used to stimulate the creative mind and increase mental energy. This clash of healing properties can become problematic for a Libra if the crystals are paired together.

Pink tourmaline is considered a crystal to avoid as it could contrast with Libra's ability to balance things, as well as selenite, which is associated with calm and tranquility and could be too passive for the sign if it tries to resolve conflicts actively. On the opposite side, red jasper is associated with strength and courage and could be very helpful for Libra when it's necessary to stand up for oneself, but it might feel too aggressive for Libra's peaceful and diplomatic nature.

Finally, emerald is associated with spiritual growth and integrity, which may not fully reflect Libra's attention to the long-term well-being of relationships.

It is essential to remember once again that these associations are based on esoteric beliefs and do not have a scientific basis. The choice of stones should always be personal and guided by individual preferences and intuition. The above list is purely indicative and general: if you feel very attracted to one of these stones, it is probably because it can still help you.

LIBRA: RISING SIGN - ASCENDANT

Libra presents itself to the world as a fascinating but indecisive sign, and its first desire is to have around it an environment rich in harmony and style. People with this sign as their ascendant are noticed for their elegance, for the wise and pleasant use of colors and fabrics, but also for their inability to decide and how sometimes their ideas change abruptly from one extreme to another.

The Libra ascendant gets along with everyone because relationships are always important to them, but this jeopardizes their own desires and needs, often held back or even ignored to please others: this is the mask they present to the world and behind which they hide.

Surprisingly often, this mask hides an ambitious temperament that can even be ruthless, and a heart that can be extremely selfish. A Libra ascendant will get what they want through their charm and the use of diplomacy, more than through open confrontation and the use of assertive language with direct questions or requests.

Rose quartz, the symbol stone of unconditional love and infinite peace, supports all relationships, of any kind, and encourages a good mood, especially for those with Libra rising.

The Libra ascendant is often more concerned with having a pleasing appearance than appearing self-assured (rather than actually being so!): rose quartz teaches, first of all, to love oneself instead of always paying attention to pleasing others, instilling self-acceptance and thus making them much more confident in their abilities.

The planet of Libra is Venus, which gives the Libra ascendant the ability to look good in any situation and whatever they wear. This ability extends to the environment around them, often pleasant and harmonious from every point of view. Venus teaches the value of beauty and gives the ability to negotiate every conflict through the art of diplomacy and under the magnifying lens of love.

Rose quartz works in harmony with Venus, assisting in finding creative compromises and helping to maintain inner peace.

The mask of the Libra ascendant can be rather insincere and can hide a selfish nature and a deep need for other people. When this is the case, promises are made easily, but they are often also broken. Moreover, the strong desire for perfection of the Libra ascendant can lead to unhealthy relationships: in this case, once again, rose quartz can come to the rescue.