Libra Energy
Libra is the tenth sign of the zodiac. The body parts associated with Libra are the lower back and hips (upper pelvic rim). Libra’s energetic signatures include harmony, finding balance, and equal exchange of energy. People with their Sun in Libra often have a strong desire to find the balance in all things and have the ability to see both sides of the equation. Core Theme: Learn to know your truth and sometimes it may differ from another; accept your choices even if they impact a loved one and find a balance in giving and receiving.
Body parts: lower back, hips (upper pelvic rim)
Organs: kidneys, bladder, adrenal hormone balance
Energetic themes: harmony, relationships, indecision, energetic “balance.”
Over the years, here are some of my observations about the lower back and hips (upper pelvic rim):
- Lower back signifies weight and responsibilities.
- The lower back reveals vulnerability issues and feeling susceptible since we don’t want to expose the abdomen
- The lower back reveals relationship issues – with self, loved ones, family, friends, money, and work.
- Hip issues may stem from questioning movements and actions one is about to take.
- Elderly people tend to break hips from falling due to being fearful of the future.
- Hip issues may represent challenges in letting go of the past.
The following excerpt from my book, Infinite Body Wisdom, illustrates the energetic themes of the Libra season:
Ryan Loses His Balance at Work
How many of you have found yourself in a situation where you have to be someone you really aren’t? Or have you ever been in an extremely uncomfortable work setting with no perceptible support from your superior or peers? My next story is about Ryan, who came to me several years ago, having suffered this particular scenario. His infinite body wisdom expressed the urgency of his situation through intense sciatic pain down his left leg. What better incentive to escape a hostile work environment? Ryan actually hobbled into my office like a very old and tired man, grimacing with every step. You could tell by his body language, facial expressions, and his overall energy that he was suffering tremendous pain.
After Ryan filled out the paperwork, I led him into my examination room, where he immediately cut to the chase. “I heard about you through a trusted friend who encouraged me to see you. About a week ago, I was at work lifting some boxes when I heard this pop and immediately felt a searing pain from my left buttock traveling down my leg. I was in so much pain that I collapsed to the floor holding my leg, immobilized. I went to my doctor right away and his diagnosis was a pinched nerve and sciatica.” As I questioned further, I noticed that Ryan had a great physique. So I asked, “From your outside appearance, you appear to be in great shape! What is it that you do?”
Ryan looked up at me with a slight glint in his eyes that quickly dimmed as he told me, “I am a triathlete, but because of this horrible pain, I cannot even train.” With that, he averted his eyes. I was surprised that someone who appeared to be so strong and fit could be injured by lifting a box at work. So I asked The Big Question: “What has been happening in your life these past few months?”
Ryan paused, gathered his thoughts, and started to share them. “Well, I’ve been working for the federal government for the past fourteen years and a few months ago they closed down my department. I was a department head and they reassigned me to my current station. The hardest part has been adjusting to this job. Due to my rank and experience, they gave me the same position only in another department, even though I have no background in that department.” Ryan sighed and repositioned his body, trying to ease a sudden twinge of pain. He continued, “I was given a position that three other men in this department had been hoping to be promoted to. And ever since day one, when I ask for help, all three of them give me an attitude and tell me I should know and that they should be the ones asking me for help. I feel incompetent at work because I am starting from ground zero and having to learn all the procedures and lead my department, when I don’t have the faintest idea of the work I’m supposed to do. It would be one thing if I knew the work, but I am literally clueless. I told my superiors and they just told me to stick it out until I am relocated to a department that is better suited to my expertise.” With this last comment, Ryan became quiet and shifted his weight from side to side.
I took this cue and asked, “Let me see if I understand what’s going on. For the past three months you’ve been working in a hostile environment where you feel you are receiving no support, having to learn everything from scratch, and feeling powerless?” Ryan nodded his agreement and I continued, “Would it be accurate to say that the intensity of these three months matches the level of pain that you are feeling in your left buttock and leg?”
Ryan thought for a moment and replied, “When you put it that way, yes — for sure. Every day has been a pain in the you know what! Although I am in a lot of pain, I hate to admit it but I actually feel relieved not going to work. My doctor has given me an official note ordering at-home bed rest for two weeks. Think you can help me get out of this intense pain that I’m in?”
I answered, “Yes, I can help you, but my focus will be on teaching you strategies that tap into your body’s innate abilities. By reminding it of how to breathe properly and release tension from your spine and muscles, your body will eventually resolve this extreme pain. Of course we can’t change your work environment or your current predicament, but we can educate your body! It seems that clever body of yours found a way to what you most dearly wanted — a valid excuse not to go to work.”
Startled, Ryan put in, “Are you telling me that in some bizarre way I got injured to get out of going to work? But I would never do something like that!” I responded, “I’m not saying that you did it consciously and purposely, but getting injured has serendipitously given you a short reprieve from dealing with all your peers and the three men you mentioned. The pelvis is all about our foundation and sense of self. From what you explained earlier, you were stuck in a situation that made you feel inadequate and unable to do your job. Compounded by having no expertise in this department and no support, anyone in your shoes would feel the exact same way.”
It’s amazing to see our infinite body wisdom at work! Injured on the job, Ryan’s real “Workmen’s Compensation” was his brief escape from a hostile environment. He got under care and his pain did subside to some extent, but the true key to the resolution of his sciatica was now in his own hands. Looking at and owning the choices he had made regarding the challenging situation at work, he was ready to listen to the wisdom of his own body.
How Can This Apply to You?
Have you ever experienced being in a hostile environment where your peers, colleagues, or boss made life miserable? If you have, take this time to reflect on how it felt, and whether you also experienced any health crisis or pains. Has life ever thrown you curveballs that left you wondering what to do? Tap into your feelings and intuition in those moments of apparent chaos and reorganization. The next time life gives you some lemons (a.k.a. challenges), make lemonade by using those challenges rather than experiencing sourness and defeat. Using only your mind to rationalize a sticky situation results in tunnel vision that dramatically limits your perception of options. Connect with your intuition to make choices that serve you, even when those choices appear to be contrary to reason. One example could be attending a social gala, even though you are extremely busy with work and other obligations, and you make incredible connections that help in future endeavors. Practice listening to that little voice within, and learn to recognize your body’s signals for “yes” and “no!”