Libra
September 21 – October 22
Solar Chart House Transits
If you know your Ascendant and/or Moon Sign, read that, too.

Libra reading and planetary transits for
the week of January 29, 2012.

MOON IN EIGHTH

The eighth house is Pluto's natural house and one of the keywords for Pluto is intensity. This will intensify the emotional reactions of the Moon during this transit. Added to this we have some very emotionally charged issues represented in the eighth house – money and sex = power. Remember also, Libra, that this is one of the houses of the unconscious and responses here, as with the Moon, may be linked to our past.

This could manifest as emotionally gratifying unions with our intimate partners, but sometimes these issues can lead to difficulties. If problems should arise, Libra, we should attempt to look within ourselves for these answers instead of immediately placing the blame on others. The emotionally charged issues of sex and money can act as doorways or catalysts to self-examination of our expectations and needs. This could act as an aid to transformation – another keyword for Pluto. This transformation could help us to feel more control over our responses, Libra, and actually that is all we can control anyway.

MOON IN NINTH
February 1, 2012

The transit of the Moon through the ninth house may mark a period of restlessness for us. This may be more of a mental or spiritual restlessness rather than an urge for travel. A new area of study may come to our attention that offers emotional gratification, Libra, but this could also be a time when our religious or spiritual pursuits may offer the same sort of satisfaction.

MOON IN TENTH
February 4, 2012

The tenth house is related to our career and our public image. This may be a time when we are more emotionally in tune with those we come in contact with in our career. Keep in mind that emotions are on public display at this time as well, Libra, so any displays of emotion you may want to ensure are appropriate for the moment. This may be a time when we reveal more about ourselves through emotional reactions than we wish to.

The tenth house also represents the dominant parent and could indicate some interaction with this parent at this time. Since career is tied in here, we might also find ourselves questioning whether our choice of career was to please ourselves or to inadvertently gain the approval of a parent.

MOON IN ELEVENTH
February 6, 2012

The eleventh house contains friends, professional organizations, and our hopes, wishes and goals in life. With the Moon transiting the eleventh house we may find our emotions coming into play in any of these areas. As always, Libra, watch for inappropriate emotional responses and, as with all transits of the Moon, this could be an indication of females or at least one woman playing a larger role in this area now.

This could be a time of connecting with friends on a deeper level, Libra, and further strengthening the bonds between us. It could also indicate a time when we are apt to examine our goals, dreams and objectives to find how to better make these dreams a reality, or to determine if they are unrealistic after all.

In any of these areas, Libra, as with all lunar transits, we should watch for emotional responses that stem from our past and may have little to do with the present situation. This will almost guarantee an inappropriate response to the present moment. If this should be the case, do not despair, Libra. As with all transits of the Moon, this can give us a window into the past so that we can adjust our behavior and responses to the present moment and free ourselves from negative response patterns.

MOON IN TWELFTH
February 8, 2012

When the Moon transits the twelfth house we may feel a bit uneasy and the reason for this can actually be quite beneficial if we take advantage of it. The twelfth is one of the houses that symbolizes the subconscious/unconscious mind as well as where we find characteristics about ourselves that we tend to repress. Along with the Moon representing the past, this affords us a great opportunity.

This transit can be used for self-examination of all the issues we tend to hide from others as well as ourselves. If we look at these characteristics we can find ways to enable expression of these traits to our benefit and add more to our lives. We probably will not feel very sociable at this time, but that can help us withdraw a bit for the self-examination that can be so beneficial now. Anything we have lurking in our subconscious or try to repress has a tendency to trip us up. With this transit, Libra, we may find what these stumbling blocks are and find more appropriate ways to deal with them.

Relationships with women may be a bit touchy now, Libra, but do not overlook the possibility of a female helping us, in the role of a confidante, to resolve some of these issues we come across here.

MOON IN FIRST
February 10, 2012

Whereas the Sun's transit of the first house makes for a healthy self-centeredness and assessment of our own personal goals, the Moon's transit of the first house acts on an emotional level. The Moon's transit of the first house stimulates us to be emotionally connected to friends and loved ones but, Libra, we must be aware of our underlying motives. We can be very sympathetic to the needs of others, but can also be very demanding in an emotional sense. Insecurities may come into play here and make us feel a bit needy or even a bit panicky. We all like having a support system, but we must learn that ultimately our security lies within ourselves.

Be supportive and seek support from others if you feel you need it at this time, Libra, just be sure to balance the scales. Others want the same support when they are in need, too.

MOON IN SECOND
February 12, 2012

At this time second house considerations may be tinged with emotion and we may feel much attached to our possessions. But more likely, our possessions and income level may be an attempt to fill some emotional void.

Of course, Libra, no one wants to feel financially destitute, but we should examine the underlying motivation behind spending and acquisition at this time. What do these acquisitions represent to us on an unconscious level? This is not usually a good time to go on an emotional spending spree, but could be good for finding out what it is we are really trying to buy with our spending.

SUN IN FIFTH

Play time, Libra! This is the Sun's natural house and is representative of romance, children, artistic/creative self-expression, financial speculation, and how we like to play. Any or all of these issues may be spotlighted when the Sun transits the fifth house where it is happiest, in its natural house.

We may finally decide to write that novel, take that painting class or piano lessons. We might also reevaluate our relationship with our children and decide to give this precedence in our lives; after all, they do grow up so fast.

We might wish to focus on investments for our retirement or our children’s college fund. Also, deciding to add to the number of our children may become a priority, or possibly an accident! Because many people experiencing this transit will have their thoughts turning to romance, do not be surprised if this should be where your priorities lie at this time, Libra. If your mate seems a bit friskier than usual, it may be a sign that they are experiencing this transit.

MERCURY IN FIFTH

The fifth house is associated with romance, artistic/creative self-expression, children, financial speculation and gambling, and how we like to play. With this transit we may see our creativity stimulated, particularly along the lines of the written word. This could also indicate an ease in communicating with our children, too.

One word of caution about this transit, Libra, that should not cause too many problems if you are aware of it; this is the Sun's natural house and indicates where we might most like to shine. This is fine as long as we remember not to be insensitive to the feelings of others. This might inadvertently cause problems for us later on if we do not check ourselves of this tendency now. Also, Mercury is known as the prankster of the zodiac and, as this is the house of play, any tendency toward this type of behavior is likely to be amplified now.

For the most part, Libra, this is the house of play, so enjoy yourself. Reading, writing or a new interest of study might pique your interest at this time. You do not have to be too serious about it now, but these things may be acquired now and be of benefit to us later.

VENUS IN SIXTH

Venus likes to play, but this is the house of work and service to others as well as the house of health, so this transit is not likely to find us feeling as playful as usual, Libra.

Our health is usually good now but, as always with Venus, we are advised to watch a tendency toward over-indulgence. This may be a time when we become more aware of diet and exercise concerns in order to make ourselves more attractive to potential romantic partners.

Relations with employers, employees and co-workers may be good at this time and this is a favorable time for planning and communications along these lines. We may also put ourselves in a better position for a raise or to increase profits now.

The point with this transit, Libra, is that now our concerns are directed more toward the mundane practical considerations of daily life. This may be the least flamboyant of the house transits of Venus.

VENUS IN SEVENTH
February 8, 2012

This is a favorable transit for relationships of all types, be they intimate partnerships or business. Even relationships with enemies may be improved upon at this time if we are so inclined. This is one of the houses naturally ruled by Venus, so its energies operate more easily here.

This will indicate a time when we get along quite well with romantic partners, Libra, or possibly indicate the start of a new relationship. This could also manifest as a time when we form a new business partnership, or a present business partnership could also become financially beneficial to us.

We tend to get along quite well with others during this transit, Libra, because we feel more sociable and less ego-driven now. There is, however, one caution with this transit and that may be an inclination to attempt to be too nice. Similar to the transit through the first house, we should be careful not to give too much away and to stand up for ourselves if this is called for.

MARS IN TWELFTH
Retrograde Until April 13, 2012

Planetary transits of the twelfth house can be somewhat problematic, Libra, and Mars transiting here is no exception. This is one of the houses of the subconscious/unconscious mind and this links the twelfth house to our past. Other issues here are institutions of any kind as well as secret enemies. Any of these issues may arise at this time and could prove to be troublesome and quite upsetting.

It may be wise to seek a bit of solitude now, Libra, in order to confront ourselves, because for many people this may be where the real problems lie. Anything we have repressed, or problems from our past, may resurface now and cause us to react to others in an inappropriate manner and it is likely that this is where any resistance we meet now stems from.

Self-examination may be quite beneficial now, Libra, as we will have the energy to tackle problems that tend to trip us up. We need to practice patience in this regard, however, and since patience is not a strong point for Mars, this can be troublesome. But this can be a good starting point to begin resolving these issues in order to free ourselves.

Volunteer work would also be a constructive use of this energy, Libra, and if we want to be alone, we could do this by restacking shelves at the public library, for instance. Another productive use of energy now would be in any form of research or study that might consume our interest at this time.

MARS RETROGRADE TRANSITS

Where Mars retrograde transits are concerned, this may indicate a time when we may need to adjust our current course in life. Whether that course is related to relationships or business, we may need to reassess what we are doing or alter it; to be sure we are headed in the direction we wish to follow.

Another indication is that things from the past that still irk us, or things we did not deal with properly, may resurface now. This affords us an opportunity to reevaluate these things and take the appropriate steps to deal with these issues now. We may have to learn an appropriate, healthy expression of anger or possibly learn to be more assertive.

When Mars is retrograde, it is not usually considered a favorable time to begin new ventures. This is a time for Mars energy to be directed inward, so that we may assess where we are going and review our strategies for getting there. When we do otherwise now, we usually run into unforeseen obstacles that tend to thwart our progress.

JUPITER IN EIGHTH

Jupiter's beneficial influence with this transit, Libra, may be felt in the area of shared resources, taxes, inheritance and even sex. But this is also one of the houses aligned with the subconscious/unconscious mind, and it is most likely that this is the area where most people will profit in this regard as well as through relationships with others at this time.

Other people can prove to be financially beneficial to us now. This could take the form of business partnerships or perhaps through securing a loan and this is generally a good time for both. Some people might receive an inheritance or some sort of legacy now, but obviously this is rare, although on occasion it could happen.

We may broaden our horizons through those we interact with now through business, personally, or even intimately. As always with Jupiter, this could indicate foreigners but the main characteristic is more often the expanding of our viewpoint in some way.

Sex could be more gratifying than usual now, Libra, but quite likely the learning that goes with a Jupiter transit could mean dredging up material that could be somewhat unpleasant. With this transit, however, we should be able to deal with any issues of this sort much more easily and effectively so they do not cause problems for us in the future and we can finally put them to rest.

A final word on sexual fulfillment, Libra, which concerns our expectations; this transit could indicate problems if we let Jupiter’s penchant for over-indulgence get the better of us. If we expect too much gratification in sex we could set ourselves up for disappointment or we could alienate our partner with what, to them, may seem like a self-indulgent approach to intimacy.

SATURN IN FIRST
Retrograde February 7, 2012

This transit represents a time to take stock of ourselves as individuals. We have just left behind the transits of the seventh through twelfth houses where we interact with the world at large; now our focus becomes more personal in the transits of the first through sixth houses.

During this time, Libra, we should turn our focus inward and closely scrutinize who we are as individuals. What are our strengths, which we can exploit, and what are our weaknesses that we have to work on to make our lives more rewarding? We should avoid taking on any major tasks that might distract us from this period of self-assessment. Continue to fulfill your obligations in the outer world as best you can, and for some this may prove burdensome, but avoid taking on any more major responsibilities than absolutely necessary. Taking on too much may distract you from what should be your priority now, which is looking inward to honestly assess for yourself who you really are and what you really want from life.

This is a favorable time to remove any excess baggage from your life; to trim the fat, so to speak. Fulfill your obligations to others that you are duty bound to, but avoid overburdening yourself. This is your time to find out for yourself who you are in your own terms. Some people may find counseling beneficial at this time. This is a time for building a personal foundation that will prove beneficial to us in the future if we fulfill our obligations to ourselves now.

SATURN RETROGRADE TRANSITS

This is a time to reexamine any structures, systems, organizations and policies inundating our lives. This may be a favorable time to revamp any of these for greater efficiency and productivity.

This is an opportune time to assess our own power and authority and to be honest with ourselves in this regard. We need to assess if we are holding ourselves back, or allowing others to do so, in some way. We need to learn how to fit in so that we may achieve our goals. We need to be objective about what we want and what others expect from us. Consequently, this may be a favorable time to reassess our relationships, both personal and business, and to determine which may need work and are salvageable, and those which we may have to let go.

URANUS IN SEVENTH

Often this transit proves troublesome for relationships, both personal and business. This can signal that the strains of a troubled relationship become too burdensome and the relation-ship ends. This can, however, signal a time for work on your relationships, and those that are basically sound will weather the storm and improve accordingly.

Uranus transiting through the seventh house merely signals that conditions in your relationships are becoming confining in some way and need to be approached from a new perspective for the benefit, not only of yourself, but for all concerned. If you are stuck in a relationship for fear of the unknown, or financial or emotional dependency, this could prove to be quite troubling for you now, Libra. Listen to your unconscious and examine your needs as well as the needs of others. Failure to do so will increase the strain where relationships are concerned now.

Other seventh house-factors may surface now as well. Open enemies may prove troublesome and your means of dealing with them may need revamping. The lower courts are part of seventh-house issues and legal matters may prove problematic now, too.

One rather positive factor attributed to this transit is the possibility of a new love entering your life at this time. Remember to fly with both feet firmly planted on the ground in this regard as Uranus is not noted for fostering terribly stable relationships; often when the excitement wears off, so does the glow of the new situation. You must endeavor to keep the relationship fresh and exciting for it to last and allow each other individual freedom to maintain these relationships. Often, a new love may signal the demise of an older relation-ship now. There might also be a larger than normal age difference with the participants of such a relationship as well.

NEPTUNE IN FIFTH

With this transit it is particularly important in all of our relationships to meet people on an eye-to-eye level, Libra. That is to say, do not idealize a lover by putting them on a pedestal and be equally careful about anyone attempting to do this to you. Some people, with this transit, may actually be looking for a savior in a lover, or have this role thrust upon them by others. Obviously this, in all likelihood, will usually lead to nowhere but disappointment.

This can be a time when we may truly find our soul-mate, Libra, but only if we keep ourselves grounded in reality. After all, we are all only human and to expect to be whisked away to Nirvana by a lover usually puts stress on a relationship that may eventually destroy our possibility of heaven-on-earth. See your lover as they are and be clear about who you are in return. Things can work out just fine if we do not get carried away with our idealizations.

This is considered a rather risky time for financial speculation, investments or gambling. Now is a good time to keep in mind the warning – do not risk more than you can afford to lose.

Children may be a source of problems now. There may be difficulty in communicating with them or their health might become a concern. Do not idealize them either or you could be jolted from your lofty heights to find your angel is just as much of a demon as most of us can be.

This is often very beneficial for creativity of any kind, Libra. We may see things in this regard in ways we have never done so before.

NEPTUNE IN SIXTH
February 3, 2012

This is a time when it might be wise to monitor our health more closely than usual, Libra. This does not necessarily mean we will develop a health problem, but we may be more vulnerable at this time. Neptune's favorite escape routes often involve alcohol or substance abuse. If you find yourself in this category, this might be a good time to reevaluate this lifestyle as it could adversely impact your health now.

Neptune is also associated with toxins and poisons. If you work in close proximity to chemicals or substances of this type, be certain adequate precautions are taken to avoid accidental poisoning.

Things may not go too smoothly now on the work front, Libra. This could be due to misunderstandings with employers or co-workers that we may not understand completely. This might also indicate someone working behind the scenes to thwart our efforts and we may be totally clueless about this now.

Neptune is associated with giving to others and with this in mind; efforts on our own behalf may fall short now. This is a favorable transit for those working in the helping professions or for those that do volunteer work. These types of efforts are aided by Neptune now.

This may be a boon for creative work and those working in these fields. It is best if creativity is approached with a feeling of sharing our creations with the world to get the most benefit from these efforts now.

PLUTO IN FOURTH

Pluto's transformative action will now influence our domestic scene and our psychological transformation on an even deeper level now as this house is connected to our past and our subconscious/unconscious mind.

On the domestic front, Libra, we may see a change of residence or perhaps remodeling or work on our homes that may be related to some sort of deterioration. We may also see our family relationships similarly influenced and this could include power clashes that might lead to separation or divorce. Under more extreme circumstances, this might indicate the loss of a loved one through death. As this is one of the parent houses, we might lose a parent now, and particularly the parent represented by the fourth house. This might indicate a clash with the parents and perhaps a power struggle of sorts, but again this is not a certainty. Our relationship with our parents may undergo a deep transformation now, but this could just as easily be a change for the better.

The fourth house is connected to our past, Libra, and often this transit indicates issues stemming from our past that still have a powerful influence over us. These issues may be very disturbing to us, but if so this may be a good time to rid ourselves of them and to put them to rest. If this is difficult to deal with, this may be an appropriate time to seek out professional help as the doorway now to dealing with these issues is open and, although initially painful, we can make great gains in this area now.

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