Dinner Party Etiquette With Mars In Libra

Mars is now in Libra, and will be there until November 19th. Libra is generally considered to be a difficult placement for Mars, since Libra is normally much more interested in artfulness and making people at ease, rather than the mayhem that Mars often prefers. Nonetheless, aggressive impulses can and do happen, even when Mars is in Libra. So, let’s learn to handle those urges, Libra style… even if they occur in such a genteel environment as a dinner party. Bon appetit!

DINNER PARTY ETIQUETTE FOR MARS IN LIBRA

Oct 8, 2019 Mars opposite Chiron

THE RSVP

DO: Respond politely and as quickly as possible.
DO NOT: Mention that the only reason you’re attending is in an attempt to fill the deep, needy hole in your heart created by an unloved childhood.

Oct 12, 2019 Mars quincunx Uranus

ARRIVING

DO: Arrive on time, and bring a thoughtful gift.
DO NOT: Elbow-smash anyone to get in the door first, and do not steal the gift that person brought.

Oct 27, 2019 Mars square Saturn

DURING THE PARTY

DO: Be willing to compliment the food your host has provided for you. An example: “I really love what you’ve done with the green beans!”
DO NOT: Follow up with anything like “…but the rolls are stale, and I declare them to be my enemy!”

Nov 5, 2019 Mars square Pluto

DO: Handle it quietly and politely if someone at the party begins to express political or religious beliefs that you find offensive.
DO NOT: Handle it if someone at the party begins to express political or religious beliefs that you find offensive by stabbing that person in the neck with your salad fork.

Nov 12, 2019 Mars sextile Jupiter

DO: Arrange for a safe ride home if you’ve had any alcohol at the party.
DO NOT: Finish everyone’s unattended drinks for them, go around draining all the leftover wine from any bottles, or pass out in the host’s front yard after unsuccessfully shouting for a taxi.