Why Do Libras Overthink So Much?
They can't make up their minds...
Leszek Glasner/Shutterstock.com Some people naturally think more than others.
They may be solving a problem or trying to find the right words to say, but Libras overthink because they don't necessarily know what it is that they want.
Why do Libras overthink so much?
Libras are the delegators of the zodiac. A Libra will let you decide where you're going to eat that night.
They will even let you pick the movie or the song you play in the car.
Libras typically don't mind letting you carry the lion's share of the decision making.
Their symbol is the scales representing balance and justice, so if there's no conflict about little things, then things are harmonious (exactly the way a Libra wants it).
Because Libras are good mediators and judges of fairness, people would think that Libras are good at decision making, but that's not always the case.
Libra zodiac signs have a desire to keep an even playing field can make them overthink. They take forever to make a final decision.
Libras can be deliberate about their actions, but that's only because it took so long to arrive at a conclusion.
A lot of thought went into choosing what they decided to do, and you may not have seen the inner process, which involves turmoil.
Before a decision is made, Libras will overthink for hours, days, and sometimes weeks on end.
Libras lay awake at night to think of the best possible solutions to their problems, the problems of their loved ones, and even the problems of the world.
Here's why Libras overthinker so much, per astrology:
1 Libra is a fixer.
Have a problem. Libra can help you to fix it.
Libra is the third of the four Cardinal signs that start each season but to start things you may need to know what is wrong in the first place.
This modality means that Libras are initiators, they are excellent at starting new things, but their follow-through isn’t always strong.
This plays into their indecisiveness because Libras are quick to jump into new situations, but as their minds run away with their overthinking, getting to that end result seems further and further away.
2. Libras love you.
Libras are all about love.
Libras’ ruling planet is Venus whose domain is love and relationships, so in addition to fairness, Libras want to make everyone happy.
But with all of the differences and nuance in the world and in people in general, finding that universal solution is difficult and tedious.
Libras think through decisions so much because they don’t want to make the wrong decision and have regrets to keep them up at night.
They’d much rather have the possibilities of what could occupy their minds instead of what could have been.
3. Libras look at all sides, and I mean ALL sides.
Libra's overthinking leaves nothing to chance.
Libras’ main focus is fairness and balance. To achieve that balance, they have to think of every perspective of the situation.
This can make them great devil’s advocates, but they usually are playing that role for themselves.
Their internal dialogues are messy with all of the different avenues a decision could take them.
Ultimately they’ll have to make a decision and stick to it, but getting to that point is strenuous and stressful for the good-hearted Libra.
4. Libras worry.
Libras are people pleasers and they care about people.
Libras are sociable, like their ruling planet. As an air zodiac sign, their personalities are fluid and adaptable.
Libra's love and care for others can cloud their judgment and decisiveness.
Libras just want everyone to be happy.
But it is impossible to please everyone all the time. What’s fair for some may be to the detriment of someone else.
Their need for fairness and equality can wrack a Libra’s mind endlessly as they try to appease everyone.
Their people-pleasing can also get a Libra tangled up in a moral dilemma. They will overthink to avoid this problem.
Libras want to do the right thing, but the right thing is not always the most popular thing.
5. Libras are indecisive.
Although they are often the ones that people turn to for council, Libras are indecisive when it comes to themselves.
Their convictions are strong, but they also look at things situationally, which is why Libras overthink.
Looking at every viewpoint and trying to predict every likely outcome, can freeze a Libra from taking a firm stance at all.
They don’t like to be wrong, so Libras think through everything as much as they can so that they can be absolutely sure when they do eventually come to a decision.
But with all of this overthinking that Libras do, they may miss their chance to decide for themselves before life continues on without them.
6. Libras hate conflict.
Libras are the peacemakers and love bringing joy and satisfaction to others, but conflicts in life are unavoidable.
When conflicts arise, Libras are very uncomfortable, which leads to overthinking.
If possible, Libras preemptively solve problems that may not yet be a forefront issue.
But stifling conflict can cause the people involved to repress their feelings which will only lead to bigger conflict later on.
This avoidance can also make Libras extra sensitive to things that they think can turn into conflict that someone else can see as dormant.
Then, Libras start to overthink every little thing said or done.
Ironically, this can actually create conflict when Libra makes a bigger deal of something than it was intended to be.
Colleen Fogarty is a writer who covers self-care, astrology, love and relationship topics.