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A rather nice planetary picture is being created today as sweet Venus cooperatively sextiles mental Mercury on one side and forceful Mars on the other. Although we can be critical in love with Venus in analytical Virgo, she is no longer suppressed by Saturn's rules. This would be a day of easygoing celebration, but the philosophical Sagittarius Moon meets up with dark lord Pluto to intensify our feelings and to draw us into deeper waters.

Libra Horoscope (Sep 23 - Oct 22)

There's nothing indecisive about your feelings today, for you know what you want and can do whatever it takes to reach satisfaction. Today's wonderful state of affairs stems from supportive aspects to your key planet Venus. Although this grace period won't last, it's okay to derive pleasure from it while you can.

Today ...

You have the ability to make people see that they have enough things in common to get along. Your diplomacy skills make you a very popular person!

This day in history ...

October 16th In 1793, French queen Marie Antoinette was guillotined for treason. The Cuban Missile Crisis began in 1962. China detonated its first atomic bomb in 1964.
Your Link to Fame!

Famous people born on this day:
Kellie Martin
Flea
Tim Robbins

Element: Air
Glyph:
Colors: Blue, Pink, Purple
Quality: Cardinal
Ruling House: 7th - Relationship
Ruling Planet: Venus
Tarot Card: Justice

Famous Libras
Sep 23: Bruce Springsteen
Sep 25: Michael Douglas
Sep 25: Will Smith
Sep 25: Catherine Zeta-Jones
Sep 27: Gwyneth Paltrow
Oct 1: Julie Andrews
Oct 3: Clive Owen
Oct 3: Gwen Stefani
Oct 4: Susan Sarandon
Oct 5: Kate Winslet
Oct 8: Matt Damon
Oct 9: John Lennon
Oct 17: Rita Hayworth
Oct 17: Eminem
Oct 20: Viggo Mortensen
Oct 22: Deepak Chopra
Sep 27: Avril Lavinge

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The Scales are the only zodiac symbol that's neither animal nor human -- but surely that doesn't make you any less human. In fact, you are among the most sociable of the signs. As scales of old were really "balances," so to do you seek balance in all that you do. You respond to situations with grace as you attempt to put others at ease. Artistically, you try to balance form, content, colors and elements, and for this reason can be drawn toward creative endeavors.

The greatest balancing act is between self and others, and it is here that many Librans focus their energy. Here, in the realm of interpersonal relationships, you are a champion. You know how to be the charming host or hostess. You can sense what others want before they ask for it. And you can make the needs of others a higher priority than your own. In fact, you Librans are the shuttle diplomats of the zodiac, going back and forth between the extremes until a solution is negotiated.

Your motto might be "To every action there is an opposite and equal reaction." It is your innate sense of cause and effect that makes you so effective as a strategist. Whether it's playing chess, relationship counseling or civic planning, you know how to be effective while staying in the middle of the road. Your easygoing attitude can serve you and others well, but don't forget that your needs cannot go totally unfulfilled or you won't have anything to give to others.

Element: Air
The astrological element of air represents movement. And the most efficient movement between two points is often a thought. Air signs are thinkers. They emphasize the intellect over other functions. With active minds and a good command of language, the air signs are the natural born communicators. They can be light and breezy as the breath of spring, but their words can also carry the power of a gale force wind.

The air of Libra is about equilibrium. Even the atmosphere needs to rest, so here, we seek ways to give our thoughts temporary respite from their never-ending movement.

House: Seventh
If the First House represents the self, the Seventh House opposite it, represents the other. This can be a business partner, a spouse or any other type of relationship amongst equals. Most often, this is where we look to see how you relate to others in your life.

Key Planet: Venus
Venus is the planet of love and desire. She is in charge of romance and beauty. But Venus isn't only about physical love; she's also symbolic of the ideal love. When we see a beautiful painting or other work or art, Venus is present. She is the beauty of a rose as much as she is the attraction we have to someone we love. As the key planet of Libra, Venus is about the perception of beauty as an ideal. Here, she is the proper blend of colors, the right mix of music or the perfect poetic description of love, itself.

Greatest Strength:
Your grace and charm when helping others

Possible Weakness:
Forgetting to take care of your own needs

Long-Range Vision

It's time to gaze far into the future to find meaning and inspiration, while paying less attention to the day-to-day issues that usually fill your thoughts. Jupiter, the planet of the higher mind, makes major aspects to Uranus and Neptune that lift your thinking from the mundane to the magical. On October 9, Jupiter makes the last of three form-breaking squares with inventive Uranus and throws lightning bolts of brilliance into your head. Your ideas about work may change radically as you seek more excitement from your job. Further education is a key that will open the door to more fulfilling employment. On October 29, Jupiter sidles up to a gentle sextile with Neptune that supplies vision and faith, just as this spiritual planet of the seas is about to turn direct and fill your heart with hope.

Key Dates for Libra
Oct 3: Potent Partnerships

A sly trine between pleasing Venus and potent Pluto grants you more power than usual in relationships. You're able to motivate friends and colleagues, and you know how to appeal to the deepest interests of your partner. You can get right to the point and express your desires without stirring resistance because of your acute sense of the situation. Repairing a damaged connection with someone, hooking up with an old lover and rediscovering pleasures from your past are possible as well.
SUPER NOVA DAYS
Oct 13 - 16: From Productive to Playful

A heavy Venus-Saturn conjunction on October 13 is better for one-on-one time than being in the middle of a busy social situation. Quiet conversations to address serious issues may not be pleasant but can be quite productive. The mood is quite different on October 16, when sextiles from Venus to chatty Mercury and spicy Mars tickle your playful side. An easy flow of conversation is perfect for teasing and flirting without the danger of taking things too seriously. There's a relaxed atmosphere and an accepting spirit that makes it easy to talk about anything without bruising anyone's ego.