An
archetype is a universal pattern or symbol, which we all recognize or
experience in some form. It is understood by the image that comes to mind and serves as a symbol to us.
Whether or
not we are born under the sign of Libra we all have a responsibility to
integrate this archetypal energy into out lives. So let’s take a deeper look into the symbolism of this
archetype as it pertains to all of us.
“I Balance, Therefore I am”
Libra attempts to balance
the polarities of life in every situation. Represented by the scales of justice
and motivated by its desire for relationship, Libra is representation of the
Law of Right Human Relations. It strives to create harmony between all persons.
Artistic in nature Libra
bathes in the beauty of life. This charismatic energy seeks out another to
partner with and understands the value of intimacy between equals. Recognizing
the beauty of fair play, it is the artist as well as the diplomat that expresses
its beauty through collaborative forces.
The initial undeveloped
stage of Libra is sought through a need for dominance and materialism.
Egocentric in its personal relations and values, Libra carries an eye for an
eye mentality with glamour as its demon. This imbalance leaves the
unconscious Libra to see life from the perspective of right or wrong and
seeking justice through dominance at all cost. This is the tension of opposing
forces that eventually drives Libra towards its need of harmony and balance.
As Libra develops, an urge
for equilibrium transpires. What was once an eye for an eye becomes eye to eye.
Seeing beyond the self to actually see others. Being the sign of partnership
Libra recognizes that duality is part of the balance of life. And that life is
no longer weighed by opposing scales of justice, but by the balance between
them. This awareness brings objectivity to the once subjective mentality of
Libra.
Continuing to walk the
path of consciousness Libra is able to merge the opposing forces through the
common threads that unite them. A
lover of beauty, harmony and fair play, its goal is to balance from the inside
out and to project that balance as beauty out into the world.
The Libran grail is to
dance with paradox while simultaneously relating through love. This is the
force that can bring Humanity into its Oneness. Unifying this energy heals the
wounds of our planet’s psyche as well as our own.
Equality is not synonymous
with sameness; yet equality is the destination for all.
Peace
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