Ah, the Sun in Libra.

[BlueIris]

Maybe now some of the obsessive cleaning I've been doing can stop. At least my house is a more livable environment now, though.

So, DU astrologers, help me out. I've read that there is a special bond in the (Western) zodiac between the sign of Libra and the sign of Taurus--that there is nothing else which resembles it in astrology. Of course, I only read that at one site a few years back, and can't find that site again now (damn Google!). Several people, some posting on DU, have said that this assessment of the Taurus-Libra bond is erroneous. They've either never heard of it or claim the bond is actually between Aries and Libra. I actually read an article on this last month in a magazine on astrology and government I subscribe to. I would just try to dismiss this notion from my mind (because literally no one else I've communicated with recently recognizes it) except: the three most important and influential people I have interacted with in my life have been Libras. I adore Libras. They're awesome.

Does this concept sound familiar to any of you? As a Taurus, I'm pretty lonely these days. I'd like to scope out some new friends, and I have no problem doing it by Sun sign. I was scouting for Libras, but I could stop doing that if "the bond" is nothing more than a crazy online myth.

[pippin]

1. A Match NOT Made in Heaven

Hate to throw cold water on your dreams but apparently Taurus and Libra are NOT a Match made in heaven! :-(

http://www.starlightastrology.com/tau-lib.htm

[BlueIris]

2. Okay. Well, I'm still keeping an open mind.

Not to poo-poo your site, but--anyone else? I'm just not willing to let go because I SWEAR that other blurb I've read about Taurus/Libra compatibility exists!

[Trillo]

3. Sun sign astrology (too incomplete ... poo-poo on).

I'd prefer a "trine" aspectual relationship between chart points, i.e., 120, 240 degrees or conjunct. This is vastly oversimplified, and might be perceived as "boring." Moon and Venus compatibility are probably more important in romantic relationships, but I would not downplay the value of the Sun, either.

Perhaps the appeal of Taurus to Libra Suns is that Taurus falls into "Libra on first house's" eighth house, so there may be transformations and other eighth house matters, such as a sexual attraction. When looking at the other aspect related to the two signs, Libra falls into "Taurus on first house's" sixth house and brings a decided negative to a friendship, where happiness may be denied one party. This is more a house of service, labor, or employment, typically a one-way street.

(I've read that this type of "sign" analysis is blatantly wrong)

The whole-sign Taurus-Libra logic breaks down (or not) when its realized that the chart points (in this case the Sun: its what you were discussing) of each may not be in the same decante, or looking at even finer circle divisions, the same degree. For example, a Sun at 20 Libra 39 would only quincunx exactly another Sun at 20 Taurus 39. A few degrees on one side or the other, and there's another aspect or harmonic wave. With certain aspects, the downside might be somewhat hedged.

(I've also read that this type of "sign" analysis is blatantly wrong, these are "aspects")

Supposedly, one is supposed to use rulerships which I don't have a solid foundation in yet. Maybe someday. But which rulership scheme? Ptolemy claims that Venus rules Taurus and co-rules Libra. Other systems supposedly had Venus ruling the 5th house, and still others, the 10th house.

With Libra-Taurus Suns, I believe added emphasis is placed upon the need for compatibility with the Moon and elsewhere.

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Toss it out into the world that you're lonely, and then be patient: emphasis on 'be patient.' To think inwardly about your loneliness is part of tossing the thought into the world, as well as vocalizing it, or perhaps putting it 'in print.' Don't dwell on it, just wait and keep the eyes and possibilities open. Some good is bound to turn up sooner or later, but don't be in a rush. Worry about the astrological analysis after other people enter your life and you become curious: then, you'll have insight into what areas of your relationship that could stand some work and compromise, and the other areas that would be less of an issue.

Taking the other strategy, looking first for a particular sign as a filter for friends, leads into possible problems of prejudgment, problems likely based upon incomplete information, and certainly incomplete if you're looking only at the Sun sign. An experienced astrologer may make decisions with respect to two people's charts that you might not make if you had equivalent astrological knowledge.

Sun sign astrology is much too incomplete.

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What is the name of the magazine you subscribe to that you mentioned?

[Andromeda]

4. It takes more than Sun sign compatibility...

to draw people together. Libra and Taurus have some things in common such as Venus being the ruler of both signs.

So many other factors have to be taken into consideration however. Individual charts are the true indicators of compatibility not just general Sun sign comparison.

Libra is a gentle sign but not all Libras are sweet and gentle. Some are warlike (like Aries) and confrontational.

Taurus is a stubborn sign, slow and easy going until pushed too far. In reality, some Taurus' are as mercurial as a Gemini.

It's all in the individuals date, time and place of birth that makes everybody different.