Plants of the sign of Libra contain essential oils with aphrodisiac and antiseptic properties for the urinary tract . Today we know that these volatile substances of very complex composition, represent the noblest part of the plant, present in the form of tiny droplets in the petals of flowers, in the skin of fruits, in the resin of trees, in the bark , in the roots or in the seeds of many vegetables.

When we smell a perfume , the aromatic molecules reach our olfactory mucosa which transforms them into an electrical impulse . This impulse thus reaches the brain , where it is linked to a previous olfactory impression , recalling more or less beautiful emotions. This explains why a smell or a perfume can instantly evoke extremely vivid memories of lived experiences , in a more intense way than those that can be aroused by an image or a sound. In fact, through the perception of smells, emotions , memory and sensitivity are involvedand all related cognitive areas , as well as the endocrine and immune systems .

This ” invisible quality ” of plants was formerly considered as a planetary attribute , according to a relationship that linked plants and stars and gave plant beings extraordinary powers . In the case of Libra, the plants corresponding to it were subject to the influence of Venus , the star of Love and Beauty . The Essences ruled by this planet were used for their calming , aphrodisiac , refreshing , diuretic and anti- inflammatory virtues on the nervous system . 

Libra is a cardinal sign (which presides over the beginning of a season), whose element is Air , that of the autumn wind, which announces the time to retreat to animals and plants . In this sign Venus is no longer the terrestrial and carnal one of Taurus, but the symbol of the desire for beauty and harmony and of attraction based on elective affinities .

The sign of Libra and the planet Venus

With the autumn equinox , we enter the period of Libra, a moment of balance of the forces of nature. In this season of shades, the heat dissipates, the temperatures return to mild, and the flowers can bloom again, as if it were a second spring . However, increasing rains, darkness and cold will signal the deception to the plants. While many animals hibernate, tree sap drains into the pith, collecting in the roots, leaving only a faint pulse that will keep the plant alive throughout the winter. 

In this period also the physique and the impulses of humans contract: drastically reduced the temptations and desires of the flesh, man looks around, to resume contacts and collaborations with the Other . In fact, under the Libra Sign, the We takes shape . When Nature becomes hostile, dangerous, it is understood that for a peaceful community life (which will help to overcome obstacles, make winter existence less difficult), it is necessary to come to terms with others, respect the freedom of others, adapt to rules and laws. In the human evolutionary cycle, Libra indicates the passage from individual to social experience: it corresponds to the Ego that meets the Other. As a psychic process it is the ability to relate , in which the personality harmonizes and integrates with that of others.

The natives are among the most lovable people in the zodiac, in fact they possess a deep sense of justice and a conciliatory spirit , which makes them affable  and endowed with diplomatic and communication skills . The need to live serene situations and rewarding relationships is so accentuated that they often succeed in stifling their true nature in order not to break a balance, even if only apparent. They are not aggressive, if they have to fight for an ideal, they prefer dialogue at all costs , running the risk of falling into stasis, because they are always in the balance between the various aspects with which they are confronted andchoice that this entails. Refined hedonists love beauty in all its expressions for this reason they are very selective and demanding in their choices and often set their relationships on aesthetic and somewhat formal canons. Love is very important in their life, to the point that they invest high expectations in the relationship and pay high prices if they do not reach their ideal . 

In Libra, Venus embodies all the highest expressions of Love, all forms of union and association between individuals , regulated by the Law . As we have said, it is not the Terrestrial Venus , goddess of sexuality, lust and gardens that influences the carnal Taurus; but she is a Celestial Venus , goddess of pure Love . They represent the two meanings of the concept of Love , as we still find them today. In the Symposium Plato observes that “The one, undoubtedly the oldest, has no mother: she is the daughter of Uranus, and we therefore call her the goddess of the sky, Aphrodite Urania; the other, the youngest, is the daughter of Zeus and Dione, and we therefore call her the popular goddess, Aphrodite Pandemic “ . Therefore the love arising from the influences of Aphrodite Pandemic” is vulgar and works haphazardly “; while” the the other Eros, on the other hand, participates in Aphrodite Urania who has always been extraneous to the feminine element and participates only in the masculine; and she knows no brutal impulse . ” 

Thus the myths associated with the Venus of Libra express the power of beauty and love , as the driving force of life itself. Sensuality and the spirituality of love are remembered in the myth of Cupid and Psyche , which celebrates marriage and the deepest qualities of the couple bond .

Plants of Libra

The power of beauty and love are also the qualities that the planet Venus gives to plants associated with the sign of Libra. In the Zodiac Man , the part of the body on which Libra exerts its influence is the lumbar region : kidneys , adrenals, liver , urinary tract. The disorders it often encounters can be: nephritis , kidney stones , uremia , lumbago , hormonal imbalances , diabetes . The natives are sometimes prone to depression, due to their emotional vulnerability , to urinary tract disorders, with water retention.  Relaxation and psychophysical recharge through sport , pleasant interests and aesthetic treatments are very important to them .

• Verbena : ( Verbena Officinalis ) is the astral essence of Libra , a sacred plant, considered very effective in love rituals and in talismanic bags of rapprochement. It acts on the will and was attributed aphrodisiac virtues as well as the ability to reactivate dull loves , for this reason they called it ” Herba Veneris “. The Greeks had a great regard for this plant, for its beneficial powers, capable of arousing a shocking amorous passion.And. It favors loving understandings, arouses communication, understanding. Remove dangers, collective calamities. In phytotherapy today it is used for its  draining , anti-inflammatory, analgesic and diuretic action .  It is also a natural calming tea –  useful in anxiety , insomnia and  nervous  tension even when these disorders are associated with stress . Linked to the sexual sphere, it regulates the natural production of hormones in all women.

• Orange : ( Citrus Aurantium, var. Amara ) the sweet scent of the flower and the bitter taste of the fruit characterize the bitter variety of orange. This double aspect is found as we have also seen in love and for this reason the essential oil of neroli has always been its symbol. Linked to love and purity , perhaps due to the symbolism that derives from the white petals , in ancient times orange flowers were used to make the chaplet that encircled the head of the brides during the wedding , as a symbol of their virginity. But if on the one hand they favored the fertility of women who were about to marry, on the other the perfume that emanates from them helped to ease the fear of penetration and the worry due to the wedding night and the future married life. . The essence released by neroli is indicated after mental fatigue and psychic tensions , against fear , anxiety, depression and calm thoughts in moments of confusion . The essence of neroli oil brings peace to the heart, cheerfulness and consoling optimism. In afflictions he helps relieve the burden. In fact, those born of Libra go in search of the perfect solution and not finding it, they do not have the courage to choose . This causes others to often make decisions for them, even when their own safety is at stake. In this case, the essence of orange strengthens them by helping them to decide  in situations where there is no way out. This essence also exerts an effective calming action in case of emotional disturbances, nervousness , insomnia, hypertension, tachycardia, stress. 

• Mirto : ( Myrtus Communis)  her name seems to derive from Myrsine , mythical girl from Attica , killed by an envious young man for having been beaten by her in gymnastic games and transformed by Pallas into a shrub . It was consecrated to Venus because the goddess, after being born from the waters of the Cyprus sea, had taken refuge in a myrtle forest . It was considered one of the symbolic plants of Rome, so much so that in the Forum there was an ancient altar consecrated to Venus Mirtea . All its parts can be used in essential oils and aromatic substances.  Like all balsamic plants it has expectorant properties for the respiratory tract  and antiseptic for the urinary tract . Symbol of glory and happy love , crowns were made for heroes and brides .