LIBRA:
THE DYNAMIC
BALANCE
OF THE COSMIC DANCE
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It is not without reason that almost all Libra ascendants show powerful conflicting forces operating on them. Inwardly they are volcanoes.Their mind-principle is over active. They ~re very sensitive to every change occurring in the external world. The Libra people are extremely conscious of the impact of the external world on their psyche. They are generally aware of their psychological reactions to the world of physical relationships. As an ideal condition, there is perfect balance between the centripetal and the centrifugal forces, that is between the forces going from within to without and vice-versa and operating on the individual. In ordinary life however this balance is difficult to attain. In such caseswe find that the individual is terribly repressed.His emotions are surprisingly controlled often giving the impression that he is insensate but in fact it is the inner power of the ego controlling the external vibrations that gives this impression. This urge to control the external ripples by the inner equanimity is often sogreatthat the unfathomable latent faculties of the Libra ascendants remain concealed, andi they do not get proper opportunity for their expression. Their tremendous Soul-power is terribly suppressed. As a result of this condition they are very much dissatisfied with the existing circumstances. In almost all cases they are extremely unhappy with themselves as well as with the society in which they live. This is the turmoil inside the Libra born. Outwardly, however they show superb quietitude. They appear balanced in their social behaviour. Their countenance is calm. They are very poised. Despite the volcano within, such individuals are sane,healthy, loyal and very conscientious citizens. They are very much preoccupied with their social obligations. Apart from the fact that there is a tendency of balance between the inner and the outer forces operating on the individual, there is also a tendency to balance the individual's likes and dislikes, desires and aversions as well as his social obligations and responsibilities. At times therefore one fmds the Libra ascendantsunhesitatingly becoming martyrs for their family, society, or the country in which they live. It should however be noted that these forces are very powerful, supremely subtle and difficult to control and manage. Thesetraits of Libra ascendantsclearly demonstrate the possibility