TRADITIONAL SYMBOL: The Scales – night and day and the balance of duality. This symbol represents the setting Sun, greeting the evening sky on the horizon… a moment in time that signifies the perfect balance of opposites. They are peace makers and believe in justice for all.
RULING PLANET: VENUS – You are a lover of beauty and art in all forms. Appearances are important, you may have a tendency to judge by first impression. Prefers silence rather than making waves, but will speak up for the underdog or injustice. Makes excellent host(ess) and can easily facilitate unique/memorable events.
Challenge: hasty judgments… things are not always as they appear.
Motto: “I Balance” offering support as needed
Air Sign: You are a natural net-worker and team player, mentally preparing everything in advance. Potential leaders, speakers and involved in communications of all sorts. Trusted friends are excellent mirrors and will prove loyalties and integrity beyond a doubt. Talking things out helps put things into a proper perspective, you can then make a balanced decision that works for you! Libra is a lover of music, poetry and all things beautiful!
Animal Guide: Raven – usually seen in groups, socializing and networking, when you hear their “caw” you know it’s time for a meeting. Raven as always been associated with magic … sending healing energy to those in need. They are also fearless, running off larger birds that are in their “territory”, they won’t tolerate bullies.
Medicine Clan: Butterfly (Air) To become one, many stages are required; before becoming “carefree”. As a caterpillar, there is certain “knowing” which allows the process of change. You are always in “thinking mode”, exploring life; as the wind carries your imagination to many dimensions. You are as unique as each specially marked butterfly – on its own journey. You prefer to be lighthearted, leaving the more serious concerns to other.
Plant: Mullen – tea from the leaves for kidney, liver and bladder. As incense for asthma and lung disorders. Oil for ear drops. Also as an antibiotic.
Direction of Power: WEST – this is the place of introspection, where you process the world and deeper meanings. You are protective and playful, but need own space at times. Face the West to receive Truth.
Body part: kidneys, lower back and pelvis. If these areas are affected it is important to track the emotional relationship. Silence, not wanting to make “waves” and upset anything or anyone is part of this pattern and can cause internal and external pain. Water flushes “toxic” emotions of judgment and need for approval, clearing the kidneys. The lower back – represents feeling responsible for how others act and carrying a heavy load. Walking, strolls in nature and breath exercises balance the entire system.
Power colors: Brown – brings you back to Earth and helps finish projects that require focus and determination. Blue – (Sky & Midnight) is for deep emotional strength and peace of mind. It assists in getting restful sleep.
Power stones: Jasper/Bloodstone – excellent for grounding nervous energy, increases self confidence. Opal – represents brilliant reflection of inner beauty and strength. It assists with intuition and discernment. Opal invokes justice and balance.
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Medicine Wheel Greeting Cards are 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ and have birthday information inside about each of the individual cards. The information is from “The Medicine Wheel: Earth Astrology” by Sun Bear and Wabun Wind and from years of my studies with Western Astrology teachings integrated into the meaning of each.* Thank you Star
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