I’ve always thought of myself as a Scorpio, born on October 24, 1976.
But according to the Hebrew (lunar) calendar, my birthday falls on 30 Tishrei 5737, which makes my Jewish zodiac sign Libra.
I was born at 6:18 PM in Largo, Florida, right around sunset. Since the Jewish day begins at sunset, this places my birthday on the last day of Tishrei, just before the new month, Cheshvan, begins. So I’m right on the cusp between Libra and Scorpio in the Jewish zodiac.
Being on the cusp means I may carry a mix of both signs: the part of me that seeks peace, fairness, and connection (Libra), and the part that feels things deeply, craves transformation, and sometimes wrestles with intensity (Scorpio).
These energies don’t always blend easily—they can clash inside me, creating tension between wanting harmony and being emotionally stirred.
And then there’s this layer: my husband is a Sagittarius.
Sagittarius and Scorpio are known to have a harder time connecting long-term. Scorpio desires emotional depth and intimacy, while Sagittarius values freedom, independence, and staying light. It can feel like we’re speaking two different emotional languages.
On the other hand, Sagittarius is generally more compatible with Libra—so maybe that Libra part of me is what helps keep us connected, even when it’s hard.
It’s not about blame or astrology telling the future—it’s about understanding. Recognizing these patterns gives me language for things I’ve felt but couldn’t always name.
In Jewish tradition, astrology is seen as a reflection of divine design—guiding energies we’re born with, not a script we’re forced to follow. Our choices, growth, and spiritual work are what truly shape our lives.
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