posted March 10, 2005 10:52 PM            

*back to Libra rant!*

I won't go into detail, but let me add to your rant in spirit, may I?! I have a few peeves of my own right now. I'll be looking forward to what Azalaksh comes up with. I have a Libra moon and I've probably been just as unpleasant as I'm finding other Libras to be lately!

posted March 11, 2005 10:43 AM            

Libras tend to see issues from a number of angles symultaneously, but this ability can easily be overestimated, especially by the Libra native. If they spend a lot of time questioning themselves, it may be because they have such a tendency to being dogmatic, when they are assured of their position. The goal for Librans is to find a middle-ground, a place of agreement, but they will only go so far. They are seldom prepared to admit your point in its entirety, without making another of their own.

I think, when communicating with a Libran, or "trying to tell them something", the key is to acknowledge their position first, to explain their own point back to them in such a way that they know you see it clearly, and, only then, to proceed to present an alternate perspective. Granted, I find this to be the ideal means of communicating with anyone, but, it strikes me as especially appropriate when dealing with Librans, who often are so convinced of their own opinion, that they will not even imagine another. Perhaps this is because they are so accustomed to vacillation, that, when they finally do make up their own minds, they honestly resent anyone's attempts to change it.

Also, they can be great kidders (the ones I've met, at least), so, you've got to have a bit of a sense of humor, and be willing to think outside the box. If a Libra says something which strikes you as utterly inappropriate, its at least worth examining their logic. They may be approaching the situation from a seemingly absurd angle, which, upon closer inspection, proves to be far more relevant than a more conventional perspective.

But, this is just a reflection of my own experience, and I don't pretend to have a monopoly on objectivity.

posted March 11, 2005 11:28 AM            

Perhaps that comes from understanding their ways very well...from their need to be right, to be in control, to channel their aggression into discussion....not openly hostile dispute and to be or be seen to be reasonable and superior. These are all gigantic targets of opportunity when a Libra steps over the line

These are generalizations of course and chances are when a Libra woman is openly hostile...for no apparent reason, there's something going on....at home, husband, b/f, on the job, etc., that is tipping their scales.

Disarming a Libra, with concern...."my dear, this is so unlike you, (even if it's exactly like them ). You are usually so reasonable and in control of yourself". "Is everything OK? You look exhausted"....as you pick a piece of imaginary lint off their shoulder and flick it away.