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Libra Veneris
Venus– Goddess of air and light
Adorning shades of sunset hues
Of ivory, pink, and glowing blues
While she awaits the waxing night
To measure stars upon her scale
That judges beauty from each gem,
Each light to sit around the hem
Like cultured pearls upon her veil.
But Libra's house will never tilt
To sacrifice her pleasure dome
The palace that she calls her home
By chance to cause a rose to wilt.
Hoc quidem nunquam facies.
Jade's notes:
The title is Latin for "Scales of Venus".
The final line is Latin, roughly translated as "And this of course will never do.".
The second stanza is in reference to the constellation Libra.
My western zodiac sign: Libra
Element: Air
Quality: Cardinal
Ruling House: Seventh
Ruling Planet: Venus
Adorning shades of sunset hues
Of ivory, pink, and glowing blues
While she awaits the waxing night
To measure stars upon her scale
That judges beauty from each gem,
Each light to sit around the hem
Like cultured pearls upon her veil.
But Libra's house will never tilt
To sacrifice her pleasure dome
The palace that she calls her home
By chance to cause a rose to wilt.
Hoc quidem nunquam facies.
Jade's notes:
The title is Latin for "Scales of Venus".
The final line is Latin, roughly translated as "And this of course will never do.".
The second stanza is in reference to the constellation Libra.
My western zodiac sign: Libra
Element: Air
Quality: Cardinal
Ruling House: Seventh
Ruling Planet: Venus
Published 13th Dec 2016
| Edited 15th Dec 2016
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13th Dec 2016 1:55pm
I felt the ethereal, night "AIR" in every line - a beautiful expression to your ruler and the of your sun's house...
RL, so it lands...
RL, so it lands...
Oh thank you so much, tomcat, for the recommend!...
your comment has me feeling light as... AIR...
~jadey
your comment has me feeling light as... AIR...
~jadey
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13th Dec 2016 5:19pm
Lovely poem, Jade. It contains both a mystical and mythical quality.
I'm a Scorpio (the Easter equivalent of Pig, which I also am) with a Libra Ascendant. Did you know that Libra's scales were formed from Scorpio's claws? We're eternally parts of each other.
I'm a Scorpio (the Easter equivalent of Pig, which I also am) with a Libra Ascendant. Did you know that Libra's scales were formed from Scorpio's claws? We're eternally parts of each other.
14th Dec 2016 6:28am
Thank you so much, dear Ahavati. And oh my, no, I didn't know that - thank you so much for sharing. I love knowing this about our zodiac signs, with the connection we now have!
13th Dec 2016 9:53pm
This piece was such an astral beauty and the photo was a perfect choice.
Stunning poetry, Jade...
Stunning poetry, Jade...
14th Dec 2016 6:30am
Oh gosh, darling Kasai, my fingers type my gratitude as my breath falters from the honor of your comment - thank you so much.
14th Dec 2016 1:34am
*warm hugs*
Oh dear Grace, no wonder I've often felt so close to you. I feel we are almost as sisters now. And thank you for taking my poem under your wing and onto your list.
Oh dear Grace, no wonder I've often felt so close to you. I feel we are almost as sisters now. And thank you for taking my poem under your wing and onto your list.
14th Dec 2016 9:56pm
A lovely read Jade. I appreciate the zodiac explanation it helps to better understand the piece. Brava!
15th Dec 2016 1:00am
My thanks to you, dear Bob, for your warm embrace, and yes, imparting such details I felt was definitely beneficial for the reader. Be well, friend.
23rd Dec 2016 10:58pm
I am glad to come back into this house and make this ink the first of my reads after a long time. I felt mentally levitated reading this. The words flow with grace and elegance, establishing the theme you present before us. It is a nice on Jade. Nice ink.
