Phase 17 The Recital

Your judgment and position is often under the limelight. In your heart of hearts, it's your great regard for freedom, individual rights and commitment that always gets tested by how well you stand up to others.

Focus on what the principles you believe in and practice what you preach even if it involves sacrifice on your part. You may be called on to demonstrate your expertise and wisdom. Be prepared to take action on what you think is right.

Take a look at what you're doing and where it's going. Reevaluate. Do you need to reduce your emphasis on some areas so you can spend more time on others? Where do you get your information from? Should you try exploring other avenues to get to where you want to go? Who are the major players?

You're at the crossroads, in the spotlight, and you need to be ready to explain yourself and give direction. People will be looking to you for answers, and you need to appear ready, even if you're not. This doesn't mean you have all the answers, but you must have some idea  about how to get them. You need to be able to present yourself well and communicate a clear picture of the important issues, and that's going to take time and effort. Your talent for recognizing the potential of a situation, the key players, and the work that needs to be done is the necessary ingredient for producing the results everyone is looking for. You can play the coordinator, the enabler, the negotiator in this process to get the conversation moving along productive lines. Your instincts and imagination help you envision the goals. After that, it's up yo you to foster the collaboration you need, making it a group effort. You're the one responsible for setting expectations and getting people to work together and to move forward, even if the outcomes are not yet clear. Identifying the problem is often the hardest part. There is much for you to learn, and staying open-minded and tolerant is key.

Libra 13 - 18  Sagittarius SubPeriod - Involvement on a Grand Scale. Communication of Social Perspective.

Libra 13Strong self-direction. Pioneer. Trend setter.
Libra 14Power. Organization. Wealth. The arts. Stability.
Libra 15Tactful use of words. Engaging. Curious. Receptive.
Libra 16Sensitive. Emotional. Uncommitted. Defensive and protective.
Libra 17Large undertakings. Creative force. Active, energetic mind.
Libra 18Great skill. Dedicated. Kindness and simplicity.

  • Jovial. Good-humored. Honest. Straightforward. Intellectual.
  • Boundless enthusiasm. Belief  in the goodness of life 
  • Expanding horizons. Philosophical. Broadminded. Generous
  • High learning. Universal quest

Great regard for freedom, individual rights and capacity to excel despite adversity. You're socially-minded and enthusiastic. You will pursue your passion for adventure or romance wherever it may take you. That often means far from your origins, where your philosophic and open mind wants to go. You have something to say, a talent that your broad perspective on life provides you. Regardless of whether you are an inspiring speaker or channeling your message through the arts or politics, you are very aware of the forces that impact your world and will jump on opportunities and take risks your less inspired associates would not even dream of.

In love and relationships you are romantic, passionate and exciting. Your dealings with the opposite sex will be tumultuous at first, but once you realize the value of intimacy and trust, you'll be able to manage your active personal life with more discrimination and control. You can remain positive and idealistic through many an unstable time, both personally and professionally. Your philosophic attitude helps to put the worst situations into perspective, a quality you are famous for. There's a bit of the social butterfly in you, and you manage to be present at as many social gatherings as you can. Ironically, you can eventually become part of the inner core, offering your opinion and take on the latest issues. Being a host or hostess is a role you are comfortable in, as is providing support or advise to business or political acquaintances when called upon. Your success often hinges on being able to rally people around a common interest or cause, more than acting in the role of a hard-nosed businessperson. Your impulsiveness and daring contributes to your popularity, but can get you into trouble if you are also responsible for putting those big ideas into action.

You have a cultured outlook, and can hold your own on a variety of subjects depending upon your interests and background. You tend to look at the big issues of any undertaking, pointing out the underlying abstract principles, and leaving the boring task of executing any details to someone else. Your life is adventurous, energetic, intelligent and care-free. There's something of the international traveler in your nature. When the inspiration hits you, you can dash off to some distant engagement without notice, leaving behind people and responsibilities as you found them. Your spirit needs to soar, and being able to maintain your freedom while offering your unique insights and assessments defines you. Balancing the two is central to your happiness and well-being.

Libra 19 - 24 Capricorn SubPeriod - Accomplishments and Aliances. Communication of Commitments and Aspirations.

Libra 19Principled. Structured. Hospitable. Traditional values.
Libra 20Deep. Penetrating. Powerful influences. Intensity.
Libra 21Jovial. Optimistic. Involved in great causes.
Libra 22Wisdom. Pensive. Serious Issues. Soulful creativity.
Libra 23Seeker of the truth. Nontraditional. Progressive. Inventive.
Libra 24Undercover activities. Secrets. Inner vision. Reflective nature. Glamour.

  • Cautious. Reserved,. Industrious. Realistic.
  • Transition to deeper involvement
  • Sensible. Systematic. Productive
  • Authority. Reputation

You have a strong social awareness and take a no-nonsense approach towards your ambitions, recognizing that forming positive relationships with the powers that be is essential to your overall success. Your conscience is strong and injustices and brute force tactics offend you. However, you make a distinction between outright aggression and defending what you value from destruction, and will fight to protect your interests when provoked. You value refinement and the cultured life, and enjoy the arts in all its forms. But underneath that gentle exterior, you often lead a Spartan existence, eliminating any distractions which could get in the way of accomplishing your goals. You take your responsibilities seriously and have no intention of failing to meet them. For the more unselfish types, this means providing a strong hand to create environments that protect the majority of interests and taking the high morale ground. For the rest, it often means struggling for personal gain, putting little or no energy into social causes, and being resentful towards anyone who does not serve your immediate interests.

Your outlook is realistic and practical, and you can be very successful in management and leadership roles. You drive yourself hard, and expect the same from everyone else. As you mature, your expectations inevitably become more reasonable, and common sense and experience tempers your more severe attitudes. Still, in business matters, you expect results and are usually not willing to make allowances for breaches in contracts or agreements without a very good reason. You value knowledge and education, and are usually conservative in your opinions. However, when faced with inertia or favoritism, you will buck the system, putting the responsibly back on the shoulders of those responsible and will not take no for an answer.

It's not unlikely that at an early age you already made up your mind about what you wanted and have been working on it since. This usually involves going through the ranks of society and moving into positions of power and influence. Your drive to be heard and reckoned with is formidable. Although some people regard you as cold and calculating, you can produce results, which is more important than being popular, if it comes to that.

In reality, your reputation and status mean a lot to you. Your sense of accountability is strong, and will cause you to challenge your own motives, before taking on any initiative. You realize that leadership involves service more than most, and finding a cause you believe in can make the difference between a fulfilled life and one of business as usual.

Intimacy and trust can be difficult for you, especially because you often do not trust your emotions, irrational as they may be. Acting on principle may be the best way to manage your mundane affairs, but they fall short in matters of the heart. Tapping into your innate sense of devotion and commitment will require a lot of soul searching, but is well worth the time and energy you put into it. Your mate needs to realize that you love by doing and serving, and that your emotions are not always sensitive and accepting. However, your intentions may well be. Learning to show them more is the key to the happiness you can find with those you love and recognize the goodness in you.