The Blue Hour

Part 12

I find that if I give my characters an astrological background it helps to shape them, for I am a strong believer in western astrology. I have Julian slated as a libra with a Scorpio moon and a Scorpio mars. Can you give a profile of a man with a combination of these celestial alignments?

A man with a Libra sun, Scorpio moon, and Scorpio Mars would have an interesting blend of charm, intensity, and depth. Here's a profile of how those traits might manifest in Julian's character:

**Libra Sun**
- **Personality**: Julian would appear sociable, diplomatic, and charming on the surface. Libras are ruled by Venus, so he is likely to be aesthetically inclined, perhaps drawn to beauty, balance, and fairness in life. He is likely good at reading the social atmosphere, and others may find him easygoing and likable. However, he also tends to avoid conflict and is likely a peacekeeper in many situations. His decision-making could be complicated by his desire to weigh all sides of an issue, giving him a reputation for indecisiveness.
- **Relationships**: In relationships, his Libra sun would make him highly aware of others' feelings, and he would care deeply about harmony and fairness. He may come across as flirtatious or too agreeable, but that comes from a genuine desire to please. With Vivi, his Libra nature could have drawn him to her for her grace and beauty, and he would have likely felt an immediate connection on a deep level.

**Scorpio Moon**
- **Emotional Depth**: His Scorpio moon brings an intense emotional undercurrent to his otherwise diplomatic Libra nature. Scorpio moons feel emotions deeply, but they often keep those feelings hidden beneath a calm exterior. This could explain why Julian comes across as stoic or brooding at times. His emotions are intense, passionate, and secretive. He might brood privately over things, and when it comes to love, he would likely experience it on a profound, almost obsessive level.
- **Emotional Conflict**: The combination of a Libra sun's need for balance and fairness with a Scorpio moon's intensity creates a push-and-pull dynamic in Julian. On the one hand, he may seek a calm, stable relationship (which he perhaps thought he'd find with Amelia), but his Scorpio moon could drive him to crave deeper emotional and sexual intensity, which he might only feel with someone like Vivi. His emotional attachment to her could still linger after all these years, kept alive by his moon in Scorpio's inability to let go easily.

**Scorpio Mars**
- **Sexual Energy & Drive**: His Scorpio Mars would add to his intensity in terms of physical attraction and desires. Scorpio Mars individuals are known for their magnetic, smoldering energy, which they keep under control most of the time but can unleash in intimate settings. This placement suggests that Julian is highly passionate and driven in relationships, though he may prefer to maintain control and appear composed. However, in the right circumstances (especially with someone like Vivi), he could become fiercely devoted and even obsessive. His sexual energy is likely profound and transformative, which could be what has driven Vivi's continued fascination with him.
- **Action and Motivation**: Mars in Scorpio gives him a strong will and focus. When he sets his mind on something, he pursues it with unwavering determination, often quietly and under the radar. His drive is less about flashiness and more about depth—he would pursue his desires in a strategic, controlled manner, making it difficult for anyone to know exactly what he's thinking or feeling. This would explain why Vivi often finds it hard to gauge his emotions, even if they are running deep beneath his surface.

**Overall Profile of Julian**
Julian would be seen as a man who seems calm, balanced, and charming on the surface, but harbors intense emotional depths and powerful desires. His attraction to Vivi would run much deeper than he lets on, and while he may try to maintain a harmonious relationship with Amelia (in true Libra fashion), his Scorpio placements ensure that he has never fully let go of his emotional and sexual connection to Vivi.

This astrological combination makes Julian complex—torn between wanting to maintain peace in his life and relationships but driven by emotional intensity and passionate longings that he has never been able to suppress. This inner conflict could easily play out in his subtle actions, such as longing gazes, hidden intensity, and a quiet, smoldering presence. His love for Vivi would likely never have fully died, instead evolving into something even deeper over time.