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LEX = LAW /&/ we have the word lex, "law," i.e.,
the course of conduct or rule of action which is chosen as the
best, and is therefore followed; in other words, that which
is the best of its kind, as ascertained by selection, by trial,
and by proof. /&/ suggestion of a hierarchical or
vertical relation between one who commands or compels and those
who are commanded or compelled. A lex, for the Romans, was a
decision of the highest public authorities (in particular the
comitia) that binds their subjects. Lex stood in clear opposition
to ius, the latter being a source of obligation either because
of the nature of things, or because of the solemn or sworn agreement
of those involved. The word 'lex' is traced back to 'dilectus',
the raising of an army; its original meaning was: a public proclamation
ordering the male population to do military service. It is related
to the verb 'legere' (participle: 'lectum'), which means to
collect, to pick up, even to steal. There is a clear reference
here to the formation of a military organisation, and to giving
orders, ruling, and, generally, to using and manipulating people
in the pursuit of particular ends. A lex, then, denotes power
over human beings, in the same way that regere or diregere denotes
power over things in general. /&/ (thanks to mbigtv
boarder Rivier for this one) The name Lex gives you a strongly
independent and highly creative nature, with drive and ambition
to have experiences and accomplish things out of the ordinary.
You can work intently at whatever is new and holds your interest
at the moment, but your interest wanes quickly when drudgery
and monotony set in. Obstacles to your progress or restrictions
on your freedom to act create a sense of frustration which may
cause you to feel resentful and even rebellious. You can then
become intolerant of others, and caustic and belittling in your
expression, thereby imposing stress on your personal relationships.
Although you have a clever, quick, capable mind, your progress
in life is restricted by instability in your affairs and misunderstandings
with people. Your impulsive nature can lead to actions which
you later regret taking, or to accidents. Relaxation is elusive,
and depletion due to nervous tension can develop to the point
where you become subject to moods of depression and morbid thoughts.
Nervous tension centres in the solar plexus, with nervous indigestion
and stomach ulcers a possible result.
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