Balance

Balance is the work of evening out what has tipped too far: work and rest, giving and receiving, head and heart. It belongs to Libra, the Scales.

Uses

• Work-life balance
• Calming extremes of mood
• Fair compromise
• Equilibrium after upheaval

Day

Friday

Moon phase

Full moon

Colors

Light blue, pink, white

Herbs and scents

Lavender, rose, chamomile

Stones

Lapis lazuli, opal, jade

Working with it

Set two candles of different colors side by side and light them together on a Friday. Name what each stands for. Let them burn for the same length of time, then put both out at once. Repeat weekly until the scales feel even.