Libra is
the peacemaker, the diplomat who tries to keep
everyone happy, but that might be a tough role
to play in 2007. Libra might want to get out
of the line of fire and let opposing parties
settle their own issues. Unless you're in a
position of responsibility where harmony is
required to get a job done -- or to keep your
sanity -- some breaks from the battlefield of
human relations can do you a lot of good. There
are four eclipses this year; two of them fall in
Libra's behind-the-scenes 12th House of Privacy
and two in your nose-to-the-grindstone 6th House
of Work and Service. These suggest that Libra
could use more time to yourself, as the demands
of work may be heavier than normal. Usually,
you're so responsive to others that solitude can
be the remedy for an overdose of discussions,
negotiations and endless bargaining with people.
This isn't about
running away from reality; it's about finding
enough peace and quiet to hear your own thoughts
without interruption.
Libra's ruling
planet, Venus, is retrograde from July 27 until
Sept. 8, a period of revisiting old
relationships. The reverse cycle of the
partnership planet can pull you back into a
group you thought you had left behind or return
someone from your past to your present-day life.
Whether this feels like a second chance to get
it right or a rerun of a show you didn't like
the first time, standing up strongly for your
own values is the surest way to achieve a better
outcome.
Serious Saturn is spending the first eight
months of the year in Libra's 11th House of
Groups and Friends. Saturn's presence demands
that Libra be clear about expectations of others
if you want to avoid disappointment with pals or
as a member of a team. It's time to be a leader
and play a more active role in directing events
socially or on the job. You gain a higher level
of respect when you state your goals, make a
plan, and stick to it. There's a shift on Sept.
2 when Saturn enters modest Virgo and Libra's
12th House of Privacy. Your proudest
achievements may not be widely seen or
recognized, but you can gain great satisfaction
by assisting those in need and by furthering
your spiritual development. Libra won't become
invisible during this period, but an inner sense
of purpose and dedication can be so rewarding
that the approval of others will become less
important to you.
Lucky Jupiter in
Sagittarius is shining brightly in Libra's 3rd
House of Communication, making this an excellent
year to get your message across with more power
and pizzazz. You should be able to express more
passion when you speak, as yours is a voice that
will be heard. When you believe in something,
your ability to sell it rises considerably. This
house is also associated with learning, so
expect to be quicker to pick up information and
ideas now. Broaden your mind with new fields of
interest, and you will grow into a more
multifaceted and intriguing individual.