Thursday, September 22, 2011

Libra Leaning into new Power

This is the fourth in a series of articles focusing on progressions and growth for each of the 12 solar signs.

As the sun enters Libra harbinger of negotiations, we wish a great year to our Libran friends on that beuatiful moment we are gifted with once a year to revisit what it means to be us, as time goes by.  To take a look back at where we have been and reassess where we are going, and to just plain celebrate the act of living!   What we astrologers call a "solar return" (a birthday).  Here we gift our solar Libra friends with a look at the lessons a Libra is working through over the course of their lives.
And as we did for Virgo, Cancer,and then Leo approximately a month ago each, respectively, here we look at Solar Libra in terms of the progression [For more info on progressions]  which is the natural place that the characteristics of a planet grow into.  In this we retain old abilities, while acquiring new "energetic tools" in our tool belts.  Always remembering that progressions only come into full play when we make the effort to grow and actively engage in life.

Planets in Libra are naturally progressing  first into  Scorpio, then Sagitarius and eventually Capricorn...  The sun sign is the easiest progression to follow.  A progressed placement may be calculated beginning with the natal chart.  For every year a person has been alive you just add exactly 24 hours to the chart you are looking up (even easier, most programs and websites will also do this for you if you simply choose the option marked progressed chart). 

For a detailed description on how a progressed chart is calculated please see the explanation in the Cancer articleand the article on progressions.

Remember Libran, when we talk about the sun progressing into Scorpio (or anything else), we are not talking about an automatic fore-gone conclusion, but a likely end result of paying attention and actively participating in life.

Sometimes, we define ourselves , stubornly setting an expectation of identity and refuse to learn, or just become oblivious to our hearts desire as it evolves.  Often we sink into a numb unhappiness that we are barely aware of.  The solution?  FOCUS ON YOUR PROGRESSIONS!

The first goal of every Libra is to master the realms of Scorpio. There is a natural progressive flow from Libra to Scorpio, from Scorpio to Sagitarius and because of the natural way these flow from one to another one cannot learn the progressions of Sagitarius without first mastering those of Scorpio.  They really operate as stepping stones in many ways.

So in case it ain't obvious always stop where you left off, and don't ever be limited by ANYTHING!  If you feel you have mastered Scorpio and it does not appear your progressed sign is yet in Sagitarius, don't worry keep learning,  the progression represents a rough approximation of what someone is likely to have been able to accomplish.  Challenge yourself, just remember to take it one step at a time!  There is always a new skill to acquire a new fabulous way of doing things!

SO, diplomatic, alluring Libra as we enter into your solar returns, (birthday to the uninitiated) let me offer you some thoughts!

First love everything about who you are.

Then: Learn to claim personal power by facing shadows, and refusing to give away our power.  Seize your emotional strength through emotional responsibility and holding the line on where you place the trust of your heart.  Love fiercely.  These are the lessons of Scorpio.

Next: Learn to take chances loosen up, see the world optimistically and embrace the exciting adventure of it all, as you embrace Sagitarian flow!


Next: Learn to lay down boundaries assert the rules make plans and build in a solid sense in the real world... in short, get your crazy Capricorn on!

If you have gotten far enough in your personal growth to need the next step after Capricorn , you deserve at least enough of a break to wait for the beginning of Scorpio and my blog on her progressions!
Good luck, great growth and much much  much Love!




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