The TV show Mad Men reflects so many elements of beauty-admiring Libra: the stylish fashions, artful mid-century modern furnishings, and handsome hair styles (including the half-moon beehive Betty sported in Rome).
Yet, it also provides us with insights into relationships, another Libran arena. In addition to giving us a lens into the partnership culture and role that women played in the early 60s, there are oftentimes great kernels of wisdom included.
“You’re not good at relationships because you don’t value them,” Roger Sterling says to Don Draper in the Season 3 finale.
In this simple statement, Sterling captures an important essence of the lessons that we can collectively learn in the next three years as Saturn transits through Libra. After all, Libra upholds the importance of the partnership, and Saturn helps us to do things right, to do the work that helps us make the lemonade from the lemons. What’s inherently important to being skillful at something, as Sterling points out, is to hold it with value, a stance for which both Libra and Saturn have high regard. If we are looking to be better at something in our lives—for example, our relationships—than cherishing and honoring them is the route that Sterling–and Saturn in Libra–would encourage.
Why is this relevant for today? Early in the day the Moon moves into Libra, the first time it has resided in the sign of the Scales since Saturn moved into Libra two weeks ago. The Libra Moon will be conjunct Saturn (as well as square Pluto), bringing our relationships to the forefront. Therefore, it seems that Sterling’s pithy statement may serve as relevant encouragement and insight for the day.
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I really love your insights. I’m also getting your book finally (which is hard to find in my area!) this weekend. It’s ironic, though, I’ve been burning bridges left & right this month. I’ve had it with people who I truly care for but who can only either take advantage of my generosity (my Venus in Scorpio at work) or take me for granted. Either way, I’d end up more miserable than ever. I truly value all my relationships, even more than I give regard for myself, but I guess it’s time for me to really cultivate the most important relationship of all: WITH MYSELF, before anything — or anyone, at that — else.
Thank you very much. I so love what you do, & it inspires me to no end.
Hi, Andalusia. Yes, I agree, the most important relationship we can have is with ourselves. BTW, reading your note this morning inspired my post for tomorrow (13 November). It helped me to frame the energy that I was feeling for Friday. So thanks! If bookstores near you don’t sell the book, you can order it online; Amazon, Barnes and Noble and other online vendors sell it. All the best to you. Namaste, Stephanie
Hi Stephanie!
I love how you bring a little pop culture into today’s insights….. and our family had that fondue pot, in orange. Brings back some fond memories.
Hope to see you soon.
Leslie
Hi Leslie: Thanks! I love that fondue pot. I have a few other pieces by that designer…they are so beautiful and iconic. I hope to see you soon. Best, Stephanie