It is of great importance that Librans learn the poise which comes from the ease arising from a relaxed attitude toward the changefulness of life, instead of harsh and rigid self-control. One of their important lessons is to learn that it is useless to 'cling' to anyone or anything. Like the air represented by this sign, the Libran should try to move through life like a balmy breeze which stirs gently every place over which it passes and at the same time blends into one perfume the freshness of leaves, the sweet scent of flowers, the coolness emitted by water and the pungent aroma of fertile earth.
When these people understand that they must be like the air, unifying and harmonising all other elements, they become magnificent workers. Like a breeze fanning a fire so they can fan the fires of enthusiasm among their fire sign associates, who may otherwise be somewhat fluctuating in their activities. They can freshen the ideas of friends in the watery sign and stir their earth sign friends into needed activity. Like the air which is free and detached, Librans are able to take a dispassionate view of people and events, thus they often become excellent counsellors, impartial judges and good organisers. When they are in professions where these qualities are needed they often achieve positions of great importance. It is interesting to recall that Mahatma Gandhi was born under the influence of Libra and most surely he is remembered as an example of the unity which can be achieved by a detached man able to draw together large numbers of people into a united whole by his personal influence.
While developing this ability for clear judgment, Librans often find themselves meeting circumstances which create such reverses in their affairs as to try to the extreme their ability to give unbiased kindly judgments, as well as difficulty in maintaining mental and emotional poise. There are occasions when they can be so poised that they appear as heartless, but this is only when they are showing forth extreme mastery over their nature hi total balance.
When revealing the negative side of their nature, their wounded emotions may cause them to say feelingly: 'never again: never again will I allow anyone to hurt me?. This attitude sometimes makes them become distrustful and suspicious of the motives of other people, causing them to be tossed by restless feelings from which they can find no respite, because they feel unable to trust the very people who would be able to help them by the creation of enduring and satisfactory relationships.
The basic weakness of the bodily system often interferes with their success and fulfilment, because the strains and stresses in their reactions to ordinary life result in accentuating weaknesses in the delicate tissues of the kidneys and urinary tracts, as well as creating tensions in the sensitive sexual and bowel regions, together with a considerable strain upon the lower areas of the spine which are sometimes liable to develop conditions such as sciatica, lumbago or other lumbar affections.
The filtering organs of the body are of tremendous importance; imbalance in their action will automatically cause other conditions to arise, with the result that many of these people endure a state of half-health for the greater part of their lives and eventually become engrossed with their bodies and worried about their ailments to the exclusion of other interests. Such a worried state reflects on to the back of the brain and nerves, giving rise to insomnia and nervous debility.
Natrum Phosphoricum is the remedy most frequently needed by Libran people It may also be needed sometimes by people born under other signs. It is the remedy most frequently associated with acid conditions of the body which, if not cleared and dissolved, can result in deposits such as arthritic nodules in the joints, stones in the gall bladder or an inability to digest fats, resulting in bilious conditions and sick headaches. The people most likely to need Natrum Phosphoricum apart from Librans are the ones born under Aries. Sometimes Cancer subjects and Sagittareans may need this same remedy.
Any condition which is aggravated by partaking of sugar and fatty food is an indication for the need of this tissue salt: also constipation which alternates with diarrhoea, and the flatulence and lack of appetite accompanying such conditions. Wines and acid drinks frequently chosen by these people simply indicate the body's efforts to create an alkaline condition. Apples, cabbage, grapes, lettuce, spinach and milk have the reputation for supplying the molecular doses of the correct amounts of Natrum Phosphoricum in easily absorbed amounts, and Librans would be well advised to partake of these foods as part of their regular diet, remembering that sauerkraut, which is prepared uncooked cabbage, is an extremely therapeutic food valued by our neighbours in other countries.
There are times when Libran people need Kali Phosphoricum as a source of renewing nourishment for their brains and nerves, especially if they have worried themselves into a state of insomnia. A vegetarian diet is often better for them but, if they do partake of meat, they should eat only small quantities. Apples are especially good, as they are rich in phosphates and have an alkaline effect in the system, helping to neutralise the acids which arise when there is faulty elimination as well as providing a source of simple medicinal food in the form most easily assimilated by the organs of assimilation and elimination.
