Continuing our astro-mythological theme today — Libra
Libra symbolizes the principle of balance and cosmic harmony. The Divine Smith is the central figure of this mythologem, who soothes the struggle of opposing forces. The image of the Divine Smith embodies the era of mastering fire and metalworking. Destructive subterranean forces begin to serve creation. The way out of endless internecine strife becomes the conclusion of a peace treaty and the establishment of a territorial boundary. The sacredness of this boundary is illustrated by the myth of Romulus, the founder of Rome, who killed his twin brother Remus for merely crossing the line he had drawn on the ground. Those who live by the law of the Libra sign inherit from Mithras the aspiration for universal harmony, founded on the cultural rules of social interaction. This manifests in their tact and delicacy, their readiness to understand others and accept their stance. As a fire sign, they subdue the struggle of human passions with the power of peacefulness. Avoiding conflict deprives the Libra sign of an energetic impulse, leading to its conservatism and tendency toward elitism. Such a worldview implies a creative approach, as cultural demiurges like Brahma and Ptah shaped their reality. Most often, this is revealed in abstract science and art, demonstrating the universal law of the similarity between thought and being. Libra’s aestheticism evokes the mastery of Hephaestus and other mythological smiths, patrons of art and craftsmanship. In everyday life, Libra’s skill is most often expressed in their ability to find a synthesis of different facets of existence and reconcile conflicting sides, as they understand that contradictions arise only from an unbalanced use of the qualities of these sides and have the gift to unite opposing positions. Libra can also create a creative atmosphere in a team, finding each person’s place and purpose within social harmony, much like the ancient cultural heroes Fuxi or Heimdall, who first assigned social roles to people. By balancing the interests of different sides, Libra upholds justice, protecting society from the egoism of the individual.
Balancing universal harmony according to a higher law, Libra loses its own position and thus requires advice and support, though, understanding others’ problems, they themselves are good advisors — like Ishum, who persuaded Erra to cease the destruction of Babylon. Libra are the best partners in the Zodiac, capable of offering help not only with sympathy but also with action — for it was the Divine Smith who forged the thunderer’s weapon of victory. However, their own inclination toward compromise and overly rapid shifts in viewpoint make them unreliable friends. In their delicate pursuits that reject brute force, Libra create the beauty of human dreams, which one day will become reality.
The next sign will be Scorpio. (Author A. Gromova based on materials by Semir and V. Vetash “Astrology and Mythology”)
