Use Your Eyes, You Will See!
Storm R. Cestavani

If you read the daily horoscope columns you are led to believe that only the sign you were born under applies to you.   This is true in a direct way, yet just because you are a Capricorn does not mean that when the Sun moves into the sign of Libra this wouldn’t apply to you.   Each sign represents a particular flow of energy of the year cycle, and one only needs to look at the difference in the clothes on wears when the Sun is in Capricorn (January) than the clothes you wear when the Sun is in Cancer (July).  As the Sun moves through the signs of the zodiac, it brings “themes” to the surface which we can use to transform our lives in a more fruitful and productive way.

Most people are aware that the sign of Libra (the one we are currently in) deals with relationships.   There are many stories in both Myth and Fairytales that relate (such a Libran word) to this understanding of the sign.   I feel that one of the most useful images to amplify in order to understand the “organic nature” of Libra, and help us understand it is bound in the Mythic image of Tiresias.

The Myth of Tiresias: 

Tiresias was a prophet in Thebes, and his most famous myth involves him being transformed into a woman for 7 years.   The story tells of a simple, reasonable, and honest man who came upon a pair of snakes coupling in a garden.  Zeus and Hera, the King and Queen of the Gods, are having an argument over who has more sexual pleasure – a man or a woman.  Hera transforms Tiresias into a woman so that he could experience sex from both perspectives.    Seven years go by, and Tiresias once again returns to the garden and finds the snakes coupling, whereas Hera asks him to reveal his experience.   Tiresias reveals that “women” receive the greatest pleasure.  In fact, they receive 10X the pleasure sexually than what is experienced by a man.  Tiresias is struck blind by the vengeful goddess.    Zeus feels sorry for Tiresias, and gives him the gift of foresight in order to compensate for his loss.

What does the story mean? 

The story of Tiresias is important and instructive, because it reveals how out of balance (another Libran word) the male and female sex is when attempting to understand the other.   In my experience of being a psychic and counselor, I have come to find this true.   This applies to both sexes, because I feel that men have just as much of a problem understanding women as well.   The largest difficulty we have in relationships is the realization that who we are involved with does not think like “we” do.   Appreciating this (as Tiresias did) provides us with powerful tools of transformation. 

Becoming conscious of these differences provides us the ability to attempt to understand whom we are involved with and what motivates them.   Are they looking for the same things in life we are?   Are they on a different path than we are?   Does he understand how I feel, or does he just not comprehend feelings?   Is she really clingy and dependent or does she want to feel safe and secure? 

Asking inner questions and attempting to understand others provides us with balance.  Despite the unwanted experience that may occur (like Tiresias being struck blind), we are promised that we will receive a gift.   That gift is foresight!      Foresight gives us the power to move forward with our future knowing which direction and path we should take.  

In Conclusion:

The Sun traveling through the sign of Libra provides us with an enhanced opportunity to really reflect and review our relationships with others.   We can use the energy to understand those that we love and those that are in our lives.   We can see a glimpse of what motivates them.   Taking advantage of this energy will enlighten and enliven our experience with those we care for.   You simply need to use your eyes, and you will see!