Language Lessons For The Twelve Signs: Libra

(There are those who will tell you that “astrology is a language.” If you know much about languages, you know that sometimes one language will come up with a word or phrase for a unique concept that other languages haven’t caught onto — but maybe should have. In that spirit, we present this series.)

The Sign: Libra (September 23 – October 22)

The Word: Xin ku (Chinese)

Meaning:: Gratefulness for the hard work and effort of others.

Example:

(LIBRA stands in her bathroom, ready to leave for the day. Laid out before her on the bathroom counter are Herbal Essences coconut milk hydrating shampoo, Kerastase conditioner for curly hair, Bath and Body Works Violet Plum shower gel, Bioderma purifying cleansing foaming gel, microfiber hair towel, Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate, L’Oreal Revitalift filler, L’Oreal Hidra-Total 5 matifying hydrating cream, Bioderma Perfect Skin SPF 50 Sun Care, Precisely My Brown Pencil, Revlon Youth FX concealer, Ecotools angle brush, Cheek Parade variety pack of blush and contour, Maybelline Total Temptation mascara, Maybelline eye shadow palette, MAC cosmetics eyeliner, Clinique Chubby Stick moisturizing lip color balm, L’Oreal lip gloss, and Chanel Chance perfume.)

LIBRA: (bowing to the counter) I couldn’t do it without you guys. Xin ku. I am now ready to go shop for accessories.