CONSIDERING LIBRA MARS TRANSIT DIPLOMACY

"Man is by nature a social animal; an individual who is unsocial naturally and not accidentally is either beneath our notice or more than human. Society is something that precedes the individual. Anyone who either cannot lead the common life or is so self-sufficient as not to need to, and therefore does not partake of society, is either a beast or a god."  -Aristotle

"For man, when perfected, is the best of animals, but, when separated from law and justice, he is the worst of all; since armed injustice is the more dangerous, and he is equipped at birth with the arms of intelligence and with moral qualities which he may use for the worst ends. Wherefore, if he have not virtue, he is the most unholy and the most savage of animals, and the most full of lust and gluttony. But justice is the bond of men in states, and the administration of justice, which is the determination of what is just, is the principle of order in political society."  -Aristotle

Aristotle's quotes about the social nature of humanity and the importance of justice resonate deeply with the current Mars transit in Libra. Here’s how these ideas connect:

1.Social Nature and Diplomacy:

Aristotle's assertion that "man is by nature a social animal" aligns with Mars in Libra's focus on relationships, diplomacy, and cooperation. The animal nature is expressed through the centaur disposition of man that he discovers as personal revelations of himself through Chiron (Centaur) and Sagittarius (Centaur). These two places in his chart directly drives his instinctual impulse via Mars and the psychology of deep emotional curiosity in that instinct via Pluto. Both Mars and Pluto has its point of transformation to the higher self from the lower animal nature through Scorpio algorithm.  Scorpio is where our Amygdala is set, reset and adjusted as a hinge or pivot between the lower self and the higher self. Chiron teaches us expansive philosophy whenever our lower nature expresses itself without moral matriarchal commitment or accountability and there are disappointing consequences to investigate and process. We suffer the pains of what our lower nature has destroyed, limited, hindered or compromised. We have no choice from that point but to accept that the impulse will always be fiery at at the lower animal nature but we have to take command from our highest faculties with the wisdom to subdue that nature to a higher order that is informed by matriarchal wisdom, intuition and sensitivity while also applying our karmic (Saturn) lessons as our realization of where our obedience and accountability must go with our expression of freedom. Patriarchal Law is the Libra or Civil ethics protective infrastructure that preserves the intent of the ethical value realized by matriarchal wisdom (lunar, cancer / divine mother. During this Libra-Mars transit, there is an emphasis on finding balance and harmony in interactions. This requires both intuitive awareness and ethical communication of will and intent. Ethics is how we find a common ground, language and code of conduct that honors the moral and emotional as well as hierarchal status of every individual in their autonomy and dignity. We find the common ethical code of conduct to exchange and relate through. This is not successful without our inner intuitive awareness of the other person. Intuitive wisdom does not work in calling others to where you are in your energy, tone, mood or feelings. It is successful in meeting others where they are at instead. We trust the oracle of the lunar intuition to guide us to where we can meet others where they are at in their own energy. We utilize ethical means to communicate and operate in a way that minimizes offenses, injuries or injustices to self or others. Libra rules the process of aligning with and expressing ethical value as it is the algorithm of the astral body. The astral body is a body that is shared with an entire community in its likeness. The entire community of each astral body is expressed at a single frequency while valuing a common range of experiences. We can sense this astral community. It is the "vibe" or "culture" or "trends, fads and often demographical social agreements that we relate upon. When we relate through the astral body we often feel as if we have known each other for a very long time or as if we are natural companions, comrades, brother/sisterhood and the bond is very natural. Every subculture, generational wave of specified interests and demographical ideals that makes people feel connected and understood is part o this Venus astral body connection. In Ifa Yoruba African Spiritual tradition this is often called the Ori or oversoul that is guided by Orisha Oshun. Oshun is the archetypal image and expression of Venus. When we relate this Venus expression to Libra we are now getting into the expression of Oshun known as Maat. The energy encourages individuals to engage in dialogue and work collaboratively, reflecting Aristotle's view that society precedes the individual. Dialogue comes into this ideal because Libra is an air sign. Air signs require dialogue to express its intent and fulfillment. This inclination to dialogue is preemptive to harmony, justice, viscosity, friendliness, fairness and balance. This has to take place in the "ethereal/air sign) because it requires us to consider the priority of the society as Aristotle mentioned. The origins of Ethics is from the waters (cancer) of our moral principles and the earth (taurus) of our values but its expressions have to become impersonal, non attached and self less in how they are affectively expressed. Emotional attachment to ones own moral circumstances can lead to power struggles, misunderstanding, misinterpretations and righteous anger that disunites and confuses. It's when we make our interactions about the self instead of about the effect and objective that we have collectively or socially upon society for what we stand there for. As Aristotle said "society is something that proceeds the individual". With Mars transiting Libra we will assert our most creative and direct approaches to setting or co-constructing a social standard and agreement that satisfies the personal thresholds of sensitivities and needs of every individual. We will give more effort to see results or a sense of fulfillment as justice and fairness in the code of conduct and exchange that we negotiate. This requires active Diplomacy to manifest this energy of Libra Mars. Our Diplomacy comes front and center where our agreements take priority over our selfish demands and entitlement. What is best for everyone involved? What is a fair compromise for all invested? Where can we meet each other half way in our mutual and personal needs?

2.Justice and Fairness:

The second quote highlights the significance of law and justice in maintaining order within society. Mars is a defender. Mars is going to manifest a defense of "justice" in society. This manifests as justice for the masculine and conservative archetypes (mars) of society as Mars hosts this particular expressions. This is not to be assumed as favor to Mars but as justice to and also through Mars. Justice is not favor but it is an expression of order and accountability under law. Libra is the first court of the cosmic courts which includes scorpio and sagittarius. Libra is the court of public opinion and the established court houses and institutions of the land. It is also justice according to the written law or text book. Scorpio is different in that it is justice by instincts which is eye for eye and tooth for tooth, street justice or take it into my own hands type of justice. Mars in Libra urges individuals to seek fairness and equity in their actions. This can manifest in society as modifications and executive orders in law that brings more fairness or equality and justice to the masculine archetype and or the conservative/ republican archetypes. This can manifest as societal changes through letter of law and policy that recalibrates the scales between man and society or between man and woman in society such as family courts or divorce courts or legal matters that may have been less than fair or just. On a personal level this can be a time in your life where you finally assert yourself to actively confront any issue in your life of unfairness or imbalance and disharmony. You can be motivated with the boldness and determination to even scales and create and insist upon more fair dealings. This transit can inspire a collective drive towards justice, prompting people to advocate for what is right and just in their communities, echoing Aristotle's belief that justice is the bond of men in states. For this reason we can see a rise in tension and expressions of injustice around ongoing issues related to the social themes of Libra. Libra for example does represent demographic such as Israel. Mars can manifest an uproar against Israel and also on behalf of Israel with the same energy. This is a time where any societal intolerance that have lingered in frustration with the people could now be loudly expressed and finalized on the scales of Libra.

3.Conflict Resolution:

Mars, the planet of action and assertiveness, in the sign of Libra, which values harmony and partnership, creates a unique dynamic. This combination encourages constructive conflict resolution. Aristotle's idea that individuals can become "the worst of all" when separated from justice parallels the potential for conflict and discord when diplomacy is lacking. The current transit invites individuals to channel assertiveness into peaceful negotiations rather than aggression. Aggression manifests when something has to be asserted, moved or initiated. It is a precursor or agent of action. Mars actually has the potential to reduce aggression simply because it is action oriented. If Mars can find a way to "take action" constructively on unfair or unjust circumstances then the aggressive energy that flows with Mars has a productive channel to service towards an objective or outcome. This is a time where we want to take action and negotiate a plan of action or solution constructively instead of arguing, holding in anger and resentment, passive aggressive behaviors or ignoring it with assumption of it getting better or going away. We have to get active and put in works to improve upon the scales of justice between the self and others or in order to manifest balance in our lifestyle and daily routines. Mars will take 2 months to pass through Libra. This is two months of "doing something about it". Doing something as Constructive and productive works that harmonizes and beautifies the conditions and terms of our experiences. If we fail to act then resentment and anger and aggression will only generate greater pressure and heat unto regretful impulsive actions out of anger or frustration. What actions can you take in order to harmonize your reality? How can we do so assertively without the aggressive damage and wrath? Mars acts as a Diplomat in this energy of Libra. The Diplomat has the aim of harmony, viscosity, satisfaction of all parties while securing the needs and interest of the self all without robbery or oppression. Mars can act as a Lawyer in this energy. We can get argumentative and highly disagreeable but this is not a bad thing but an opportunity if it is sincere and done so with respect to our moral commitment and accountability in character. We should argue and we should fight in the way that is just and civilized. Conflicts are at the precipice of ascension when it rises in relationships. If handled properly a conflict can be a junction point to greater trust, respect, justice and dignity. Conflicts can strengthen the bond, depth and integrity of any relationship as long as respect is not lost. Libra is an algorithm of spirit that can easily fall into Co-dependency. It is a spirit that holds deep guilt, shame and fear when it comes to disappointing others, saying no, expressing boundaries, failing to accommodate or please everyone is crisis to Libra. Libra wants to see everyone happy and satisfied. It is the daughter of Cancer. Cancer is the mother matriarchal divine mother. Libra is the young adolescent daughter of Cancer that is eager to see everyone happy and secure just as she sees her mother accomplish but the difference is that Libra thinks she can do so though pleasing instead of through securing or nurturing. Mars can strengthen the Libra expression to find its way out of a pattern of codependent behaviors and the fears of feeling isolated, abandoned or especially rejected. Mars can fortify the spirit to face that reality as a strong possibility while also giving the clarity of mind and logic to deliver ethereal libra intelligence in an assertive way that interprets justice as a requirement and not as a request. Libra Mars is right on time to assist many. of the 300K layoffs to negotiate fair terms in constructing community or family welfare infrastructure without being taken advantage of or shying away from expressing or asserting boundaries and expectations that upholds a dignified code of conduct and justice in dealings. Peace is on the other side of justice. We can't have peace without a sense of justice. Mars is fighting ultimately for our access to peace because Mars is very good at defending justice. Libra is Justice!!!

4.Collective Responsibility:

The emphasis on community and the common good in Aristotle's philosophy resonates with the Libra Mars transit's call for collaboration. Individuals are encouraged to recognize their role in the larger social fabric and to act in ways that support collective well-being rather than solely personal interests. This is a big test of our wisdom and expansive thought. This is a big test of our expression of civilization and also love. It's not about me. It's about us. What is the collective responsibility that we all owe hands to invest in and uphold? Do we have the maturity to comprehend that demand and rights upon us or are we going to pretend we don't see or know it. Collectively we all create the image of every individual in our community, demographic, nation or family. What one person does can reflect on the clan. What the clan does can reflect on the individual. We have to feel that responsibility and respond to it intentionally. We can't escape the burden of responsibility that's in sharing the same image, name, demographic, gender, race or status as others in your "astral body". The astral body is one in yours while it is also one collectively that you share with those of your same frequency and inclinations and attractions. This sharing of the astral body is what makes us feel the pain, burden or accountability of others within your astral body community. When you see another guy or girl who looks just like you or how obviously comes from the same community that you do or background we can feel very sensitive about how they are treated, addressed or how justice is given or denied them. We see ourself in the other person when it comes to a shared astral body. This should help us to understand that I burden my brother when I misrepresent my brother in public. You burden your sister when you misrepresent your sister in public. The dirt or injustices that you do will not only come back to haunt the one who did it, eventually it will return to haunt everyone who looks like those who keep doing it. DO we understand this? Do I need to spell it out for you???? This is the same as a few ghetto niggas who make every other black person look bad. Do we understand this collective responsibility to the astral body that we all share? A few feminists can make many women who look like them fall to a corrupt image. Do we understand this? The collective is an "astral" accountability to the scales of justice between the individual status and the collective status that the individual is tied to. This can be applied to family, community and society. We are not void of social responsibility and duty. That is the expression of "Civics". We owe service to the collective. One person littering is no different than everyone littering. One person picking up a piece of trash is no different than everyone picking up a piece of trash. So it is the same with all of our individual and collective effect that we have. To be unjust to one is to be unjust to humanity. It is the same. Let's do what we can to clarity what our responsibilities are to the collective or social order that we are subject to. 

5.Moral Qualities and Virtue:

Aristotle speaks to the importance of virtue in human nature. Mars helps to deliver the actions as an expression of our inner held moral convictions and values as ethical and civic dealings. Virtue is how we raise this code high so that security, dignity and pride raises high along with it. Virtue is to maintain the fabric of respect, dignity, honor, justice, integrity and reverence. When we insist upon such standards we reinforce the security that preserves our reputations, image and trust mutually in society. We spread a spirit of admiration and honor that we can look at each other in. We don't want to look at each other in shame, regret, guilt, anger, resent, disgust or ill repute. When we lack virtue we fall into spoil of character, reputation and the trust that is supposed to preserve our bonds and faith in each union. Our moral bankruptcy is what breeds insecurities not the iron of our gates. Mars in Libra can inspire people to act with integrity and uphold moral values in their interactions. It takes strength and courage to do what is right; especially when no one is looking. Good character is upheld with endurance and perseverance because the value of good and right intensifies in its light as it gets darker. This transit encourages individuals to reflect on how their actions contribute to the greater good and to strive for virtuous conduct in their relationships. The more virtue that we demonstrate and practice with others, the more trust and respect and reverence that we lay between us like mortar between bricks.

In summary, Aristotle's insights about the social nature of humanity and the significance of justice provide a philosophical backdrop to the themes highlighted by Mars in Libra. This transit encourages individuals to embrace their social instincts, engage in diplomatic efforts, and advocate for justice and fairness in their communities. I hope we can take from this message an encouraging impulse to actively and intentionally align with Mars transit through Libra seeing justice and harmony as our intention. Schedule for your natal birth chart reading to understand how this transit may apply to your life uniquely.

-Tha Infamous Astrologist

Here are some profound ancient quotes about diplomacy that highlight its importance in fostering peace and understanding:

1. **Sun Tzu** (The Art of War): "In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity."
- This quote emphasizes the importance of strategic thinking and diplomacy in times of conflict.

2. **Plato**: "The measure of a man is what he does with power."
- This reflects the idea that true diplomacy involves the responsible use of power and influence.

3. **Thucydides**: "It is the mark of a good man to be able to see both sides of a question."
- This underscores the necessity of understanding different perspectives in diplomatic negotiations.

4. **Confucius**: "The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones."
- This speaks to the patience and gradual effort required in diplomacy to achieve significant change.

5. **Marcus Tullius Cicero**: "The safety of the people shall be the highest law."
- This highlights the ultimate goal of diplomacy: the protection and welfare of society.

6. **Aesop**: "United we stand, divided we fall."
- A reminder of the strength found in cooperation and the importance of diplomatic unity.

7. **Aristotle**: "It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it."
- This quote emphasizes the importance of open-mindedness in diplomatic discussions.

These quotes reflect the timeless wisdom surrounding the art of diplomacy and the importance of dialogue, understanding, and cooperation in human interactions.