This person has come into the world wearing the mask of the Artist, Lover, Counselor, or Peacemaker. Other images for Libra rising include the Negotiator, Diplomat, Aesthetic One or Moderator. Less than optimal manifestations of this Ascendant might include the Fence-Sitter, Codependent One, Conflict-Avoider, or Indecisive One.
This man or woman has reached an evolutionary stage where he or she should present a gracious, civilized, charming face to the world. The development of empathy, excellent social skills and a strong aesthetic sense is important. Life should be met with a sincere attempt to achieve and maintain both inner equilibrium, and equilibrium between the self and the surrounding environment, to which Libra rising is extremely sensitive. If the rest of the chart is more rough-and-steady, the Libran Ascendant is intended to soften this person and make his or her self-presentation more palatable to others. If the rest of the chart is detached and analytical, the Libran Ascendant is intended to help this person develop more emotional intelligence. In any case, this rising sign’s demeanor should convey the message: “Here is a warm, fair-minded, aesthetically sensitive person who’s genuinely interested in others.”
In childhood, people with Libra rising were hyper-aware of their environment, all their family members, and anyone else who was close to them. Because of Libra’s drive for equilibrium, they may have attempted to placate and pacify any upset relatives, even if being the peacemaker came at their own expense. More fragile or less self-aware adults with this Ascendant may still blame themselves for any conflicts, and turn themselves inside out in order to be what they think their friends and partners want. Stronger people with Libra rising may still find any sort of disagreement extremely disturbing, and avoid even necessary conflicts more than is good for them. Both types may sometimes benefit from taking some deep calming breaths and remembering that their needs are just as important as the needs of others, not more so and not less so.
–Jodie Forrest, The Ascendant
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