Combined Western and Chinese Zodiacs
Libra Rabbit

In the chronology of the Western zodiac, Libra represents the mid-life of the human life-cycle, equivalent to the 40s. The Libran outlook is thus one of adjustment, balancing what is valuable and what can be discarded, as if in preparation for the second half of life. Importantly, at this time the pressure of mortality is still distant enough for Libras not to feel like they need to rush. Hence people born under this sign are inclined to weigh problems carefully, and to resent being forced to act prematurely. Having the element of Air, people born under this sign are instinctively drawn to intellectual and social matters. The Cardinal modality means this is Air at its most pure, which when Librans are relaxed manifests as great enthusiasm for diverse possibilities, especially social perspectives and constructs. In uncomfortable settings, however, the pure quality of Librans' energy means it can be hard to control, and they may find themselves procrastinating or rendering harsh judgements.

Fourth in the sequence of the Eastern zodiac is the quintessential aesthete, the Rabbit. Equally at home in abstract and material realms, the Rabbit is a born creative, their commitment to beauty and truth matched by their artist's eye and surgeon's dexterity. They are well known for their achievements in high arts, but are just as capable of working their magic in sports or business. Central to the Rabbit's identity is their peaceable, idealistic outlook. While they can be relied on for wise counsel and tactful diplomacy when relaxed, the great sensitivity of Rabbit natives means they have little stamina for drama or pressure. They will tend to withdraw or escape rather than suffer upheaval or confrontation. In a comfortable setting, however, the sensuality and virtue of the Rabbit is one of the Eastern zodiac's great treasures.