Saturday, September 17, 2011

The Best Match for a Libra Female


A Libra lover is said to be the most compassionate, good-natured lover among all the zodiacs. They are very understanding and even try to put their feet in other people's shoes most of the time. Some see this as a very good trait and they should. But you also have to keep in mind that Librans are one of the air signs and air can mean being the flash and go type. They have the tendency not to focus on just one thing solely. Now, people may take a female Libra's affectionate nature to be flirtatious. One minute they are comforting someone, next thing you know she's with another person. The Libran, of course, doesn't think this. In her mind she is trying to help people feel good. They are just being gentle and comforting. A Libra is very understanding but being with one means you have to understand too. You have to know when she's being serious or being playful; or when she's being helpful or just being polite. Aquarius and Gemini are said to be the best zodiac match for a Libra but let's dissect all of the positive matches and see how they could work out.

Libra Woman and Taurus Man. Both sharing the love of art, poetry and culture, the Libra woman and Taurus man have a nice thing to begin with. Both signs are ruled by the planet Venus so they have a mutual desire for a romantic relationship. They are also likely to be in good handling money to support their luxurious desires. On the downside, Taurus is an Earth sign so they and the goals they have are generally practical whereas Libra is an air sign and depend on their intellectual expressions whether it be practical or not. The biggest thing that is a problem for these two is that a Taurus can be easily irritated by a Libra's impracticality and that the Taurus can be very stubborn. But they also hold the characteristics that will help them understand each other. A Taurus is a very strong and understanding character and can be supportive to his partner's ideas. A Libra on the other hand is always very diplomatic and polite and will listen and to reason.

Libra Woman and Gemini Man. For starters, the Libra woman and Gemini man has a lot of things in common. They both have a thirst for independence so they understand that their partners need their freedom. Romantically, a Libran can be in love with love and so is the Gemini. Expect the Libra to always woo her loved one and the Gemini partner to love this attention. The worst thing that could happen in this relationship is that the Libran's undomesticated nature will bring out the nagging and even childish side of the Gemini; even if the Gemini is a social butterfly himself. But the biggest thing that makes this relationship work is the fact that Gemini is ruled by the planet Mercury. It's a simple formula really; Venus represents love whereas Mercury is associated with communication so love + communication = a good lasting relationship.

Libra Woman and Leo Man. While the Libra woman is harmonious and peace-loving, a Leo man is the type who argues for the sake of argument. They love challenge and taking control. At worst there might be some verbal abuse in here but what makes a Libra-Leo relationship work? These two are both very warm people. They will be both understanding and have the energy to satisfy each other's physical needs. A Libran also possesses the ability to calm a Leo down as he is usually on fire. Also, the Leo is a natural born leader so he can make the indecisive Libra make decisions and act on it. These two have a lot of differences but these differences if used in the right way can surprisingly lead to a very harmonious relationship.

Libra Woman and Libra Man. The Libra woman and Libra man has everything in common. They both have the passion for arts, beauty, poetry and romance. They are both very social people; polite, diplomatic and understanding. This is a near perfect relationship but since they have the same good qualities they also have the same bad characteristics. Among other things, both will be very vain and would love the attention to themselves. The best thing to do here is to be diplomatic and understand that their needs are also their partner's needs.

Libra Woman and Sagittarius Man. Well these two are both social butterflies. They love to flirt although at times the Libra woman doesn't know that she is flirting. She just knows she's trying to be compassionate and giving. The Libra woman is an air sign and we all know that air makes the fire bigger. Now, even though the Sagittarius is not often associated with the word jealousy, a Libra's social and friendly nature can actually make the Sagittarius jealous. This may be because a Libra is a highly likeable person. Everyone loves hanging out with a Libra. Moneywise, this may be a sore spot in this relationship. A Sagittarius is the generous type and Librans are very indulgent and materialistic so do the math. On the plus side, both signs value their independence and understand each other's need for freedom. Also, the Libran's whirlwind ideas will captivate the always adventurous Sagittarius.

Libra Woman and Aquarius Man. Aside from Gemini, the Aquarius man is another near perfect match for a Libra woman. An Aquarius guy tends to have a very adventurous approach to romance (among other things) and this fascinates a romantic, female Libran. Both are very sociable and friendly. People tend to like Aquarians and Librans. Aquarians also try their best to be positive and the Libran will show them a different way of being positive. Remember, a Libra sees something good in everything. The Aquarius on the other hand will help the indecisive and passive Libran to stand on her own feet.

Libra Best and Worst Relationship Matches

Libra
Above all the rest your Libra lover is the most passionate, the most comforting and the most amiable of the sun signs. It is just in their nature. It is likely that you were the wall flower and they approached you at the party. They struck up a conversation because they sensed in you a discontentedness, or alienation. It was their gentle and comforting way that appealed so quickly to your heart and then they attacked your head. This is the general pattern of the Libran lovers, to reach out for the emotional aspects in people, and yet because of their almost insatiable thirst for knowledge, you won’t get out of a relationship with Libra before demonstrating an interest in more scholarly parts of the world.
But don’t get too deep with a Libra, since they are one of the air signs, their attention can wane and be spotty at best. They love to delve into hobbies like a flash in the pan, hot and quick. This incessant need for variety can be a real strength or an incredible weakness. Be aware of this tendency and make sure that you can see the warning signs in your Libra. When their eyes start to wander change the subject, there is no point trying to force the issue with a Libra, since even if they wanted to keep going their mind may be forcing them in different directions than they want to go in. Try and flow with their mind and their desires, it is often interesting and always exciting.
The Libran is always very intuitive. They know when you are lying and they know when you are trying to conceal some emotion or anger. It is always recommended to be honest with a lover that sits inside of the Libran sun sign, since they have a built in lie detector and are always on the look out for deception. This intuition means strong paternal/maternal instincts and a great deal of empathy. They are constantly making sure that you are ok, and that everyone around them is having fun. Don’t expect to be able to hold on to your Libra at a party and though they will be regularly looking for you and peppering you with affection, their more emotional empathic side drives them around.
*** Note: If you are on the hunt for a Libra man or woman, don’t force things with them. Though being swept of one’s feet is always attractive, the Libra may have so much on the go that it is important to integrate yourself into their world initially. Don’t let this stop your from romance and spontaneity, just recognize when and how.
Balance is very important to Libras. They even have trouble making more mundane decisions as a result of this borderline obsession with fairness. They love to gather all the relevant information about a general situation and then carefully sift through it to come up with a point of view that takes into consideration all the valuable components of each side. This is a great quality, but can sometimes lead to insanity in Libra’s partners as even dinner plans can be fraught with crisis level decision making stress.
***Note: Just make those little decisions for them. If you can’t decide between Chinese and Thai, just figure out which one you would rather, and then make it happen. Don’t mistake this indecision for a desire to have all of their life decided by others. On the contrary, it is a good lover’s job to help Libra overcome the ineffectualness that can sometimes arise as a result of this personality trait. Don’t let them lose out on opportunities because they are so concerned with making the right decision that they make no decision.
You may notice that for some Libras, this striving for balance results in a real aversion to conflict. Don’t worry about their feelings though, they are more worried about hurting yours. They would much prefer to work out arguments with dialogue, and will usually only be satisfied when both sides are shown and each part of the disagreement in resolved.
The most obvious warning regarding pursuing a relationship with a Libra can be found in precisely the same place that their greatest strengths lay. Many times Libra can be found mired in a very real and difficult “love triangle.” This means that their hearts are truly divided, and thought they can’t make up their mind as of yet, the air aspects of their sign means that when they do, it may be made coldly and with a detached calculation. This can lead to broken hearts and deeply hurt feelings and despite the intuitive knowledge that a Libra has of other people, their self preservation is made manifest through this emotionally removed decision making process.
Don’t run away, just keep yourself protected until your Libran lover makes a decision, and trust me the wait is worth the reward.
Best Relationship Matches
Aries Is your ideal mate despite being your zodiacal opposite. It’s a great evening out of the Venus and Mars’ different qualities: aggression and tenderness, leadership and acquiescence, practicality and creativity.
Gemini They are able to appreciate your understanding of their complex character, and you’re artistically harmonious.
Aquarius You both love people and beauty, although they’re a touch more unpredictable.
Worst Relationship Matches
Virgo Too fussy for you.
Scorpio Too dark for your warm, sunny outlook.

Sunday, September 4, 2011

4 Ways To Be Heard Without Raising Your Voice


1. Time Out / Cool Off
If at all possible, walk away, take a deep breath and wait a little while before you engage in any further conversation. When we are angry, we are usually not at our best game, because emotions tend to distort our view of what is actually going on, versus what we have imagined in our head. Any extreme emotion will throw us off balance, while cooling down and stepping away from the issue at hand usually allows us to be more objective and detached from the message. Neutral is the way to be!
2. Analyze and Evaluate
If things are starting to get heated within a conversation, ask yourself why you’re getting all wound up. What triggers the person hitting? And what role are you playing in all of it? Once a conversation or argument turns into a fight over being right, or forcing another into seeing things your way, the battle is probably lost. Because now you have two egos going at it and ego has a way of catapulting us back into childhood; and acting like a child isn’t the most convincing or successful way of getting things done.
3. Listen
Sometimes it helps to listen to the other party, no matter how much you may disagree with them. Why? Because it allows you to at least attempt to understand where they are coming from and the best debaters are those who can put themselves into another person’s shoes. Also, people who listen tend to exuberate confidence and most people tend to respond to confidence, above all. Confident people are always taken more serious; screaming, ranting children, not so much.
4. Be Self-Aware
As often as possible, try to take a look at yourself through the eyes of another. If you’re getting into arguments a lot, if you have to assert yourself by raising your voice and if people have told you about it, chances are you are the one with the problem. Maybe take some anger management courses; go to yoga, learn how to meditate or how to center yourself somehow.
It comes down to the fact that no one will be taken seriously when they turn into a screaming fool. Raising your voice doesn’t resolve anything and it only turns people defensive, while it reflects badly on you and your obvious temper. Being an adult requires a certain amount of self-control if we ask to be taken seriously. If we cannot control our own emotions, we turn into bullies; namely a bully without a shred of credibility.
Screaming is just as effective as calling people names or cussing them out. Children behave that way, so if you want to become effective in your communication, learn how to talk in a calm and collected way, or walk away and come back when you are.