4 OF AIR
Libra III – REST FROM STRIFE
Finding Shifting Center of Equilibrium amid a Complex Web of Opposing Forces
Affirmation: I allow myself rest and reflection to regain focus and find balance amid complexity.
Card Details
Zodiacal Longitude: 20°00–29°59’ Libra (Time of Year: October 12/13 – October 21/22)
Decan: Jupiter in Libra
Sephira: Chesed
World: Yetzirah
Color (Hex Code): #002BAA
Correspondences
Keys: The Optimist and The Reconciler
Planet (Jupiter): 8 of Air, 6 of Fire, 2 of Earth, 9 of Water
Sequence (2-3-4 of Air): 2 of Air and 3 of Air
Sephira (Chesed): 4 of Fire, 4 of Water, 4 of Earth
UPRIGHT: Recuperation, Relaxation, Mindfulness, Healing, Haven
REVERSE: Self-Neglect, Burnout, Turmoil, Suffering, Restlessness
Meaning:
In Libra’s first decan, the spirit of justice stirs, rousing the unaware and demanding accountability from the world. The second decan brings this principle into intimate focus, centering on the mutual obligations of partners joined by promise or pact. By the third decan, balance becomes dynamic and pervasive—an unseen force calibrating countless shifting scales amid the flux of a chaotic cosmos. True responsibility involves finding the balance point connects the full reach of one’s actions and their consequences—extending beyond any single promise, obligation, task, or relationship. The third decan of Libra embodies the skill of balancing multiple things along multiple axes while in motion. There is a shifting balance point due to the continual interplay between polarities, and constant motion and recalibration is necessary to sustain balance amid chaos and complexity.
Decanic Rulership: Jupiter
Jupiter, ruling this decan, signifies profound wisdom—the ability to maintain balance and take refuge without retreating from a multitude of challenging situations that involve reconciling contending forces. True success requires a steadiness, for the center is always in motion. Only by aligning with this ever-shifting core can one truly see through the eye of the storm. This decan is about finding and maintaining an ever-shifting center of equilibrium—the dynamic core of a complex web of opposing forces in one’s life experiences. Individuals with Jupiter in the third decan of Libra tend to be open-minded, outgoing, generous, and fond of life’s pleasures. They seek to understand and include the full spectrum of human experience. Their approach to life is a deliberate act of equilibrium. They live by this subtle wisdom and often convey it naturally through their words and actions.
Myths:
This decan is associated with myths about dynamic balance, adaptability, and the harmonization of opposing forces amid constant change.
