The balanced beautifier of the horoscope family, Libra energy inspires us to seek peace, harmony and cooperation. As a cardinal air sign, Libra inspires us to lead with style and grace.
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Libra is the zodiac sign that rules peace, love, and harmony. As the sign that falls in the middle of the zodiac, the Libra personality is all about balance. Charm and pleasant demeanor are among the Libra traits that can make this sign so soothing to be around. Libra rules relationships, and both Libra men and Libra women are natural partners who love to support their favorite people. Libra is associated with the seventh house of the zodiac—it rules relationships, harmony and balance.
Romantic and social, many Libras love to flirt. They may have a lot of admirers, and may break a few hearts along the way. But they can’t help it! The Libra zodiac sign is ruled by Venus, the planet of beauty and romance. Not only are Libras in love with love, they enjoy sharing the finer things in life (art, fashion, a delicious meal) with an attractive partner.
Many of the world’s most famous beauties are Libras, such as Kim Kardashian and Bridget Bardot. Common Libra features include dimples, symmetrical features and gentle eyes. Both Libra males and Libra females can be described as “pretty.”
Libra is the zodiac sign that rules peace, love, and harmony. As the sign that falls in the middle of the zodiac, the Libra personality is all about balance. Charm and pleasant demeanor are among the Libra traits that can make this sign so soothing to be around. Libra rules relationships, and both Libra men and Libra women are natural partners who love to support their favorite people. Libra is associated with the seventh house of the zodiac—it rules relationships, harmony and balance.
Romantic and social, many Libras love to flirt. They may have a lot of admirers, and may break a few hearts along the way. But they can’t help it! The Libra zodiac sign is ruled by Venus, the planet of beauty and romance. Not only are Libras in love with love, they enjoy sharing the finer things in life (art, fashion, a delicious meal) with an attractive partner.
Many of the world’s most famous beauties are Libras, such as Kim Kardashian and Bridget Bardot. Common Libra features include dimples, symmetrical features and gentle eyes. Both Libra males and Libra females can be described as “pretty.”
Friendship is also a top Libra priority, and this sign may have a huge social circle. When you set one of these social butterflies free at a party or networking event, Libra will quickly own the room. As one of the zodiac’s three Air signs, Libras are natural communicators who love to share ideas, trends and opinions.
Some Libras can be reserved and formal at first. But once you get them talking, a five minute conversation can morph into a three-hour philosophical conversation! They can be keen listeners, which is one of Libra’s best traits. This sign is genuinely interested in your ideas and opinions. In our fast-paced world where everyone’s in a rush, Libra’s gentle pace can be a breath of fresh air.
Because the Libra personality seeks compromise, this sign hates conflict and anything that feels unfair. If you meet an angry Libra, they’re probably riled up about an injustice. Their systems simply can’t tolerate it! Many Libras are natural diplomats who will do everything to help everyone get along. They can accurately see both sides to a situation, and resolve fights in a way that feels fair for all involved. As the sign of the Judge, many Libras can be counted on for a wise, thoughtful opinion.
Unfortunately, not all Libras are equally sweet and sensitive. On the bad side, some Libras can tip the scales into dictator behavior and power trips (Libras Simon Cowell, Margaret Thatcher and Vladimir Putin are examples of Libras with a “my way or the highway” attitude). Libra is one of the four cardinal signs, which gives Libras qualities of leadership and confidence, but also a sense of entitlement.
Other negative Libra traits include being manipulative, materialistic and out of balance. Some Libras are a bit too driven by their appetites for pleasure, and may shop, dine, spend and live in five-star style regardless of their budget. Can Libras be vain? Definitely. Some Libras may use their natural charm and good looks to seduce others into taking care of them. Yes it’s nice to be spoiled, but some Libras may take this desire too far. And they do themselves a disservice, as they can become lazy and codependent when they let others do all the work!
Making decisions can be hard for Libra, because this balance-seeking sign can see both sides of every situation. Wise Libras like to take their time and gather all the information before making up their minds. You can’t rush the Libra personality, nor should you! But they may drive you crazy as they swing between “Should I?” or “Shouldn’t I?” for months, only to wake up one day and make what looks like a totally impulsive decision! In reality, they’ve been thinking about this for ages and have finally reached the moment when their instincts tell them, “Go for it!”
One lesser-known Libra trait: This sign has a major sweet tooth. Libras get easily addicted to sugar, which is probably why many of them follow strict, healthy diets as they get older. The sensitive Libra wants to look and feel good, and learns that junk food upsets their balance.
Are there differences between Libra males and Libra females? For many years, astrologers wrote freely about the differences between a Libra man and a Libra woman. However, as society advances, our views of gender have also evolved. As some people choose their pronouns, identify with a wider range of genders and identify as non-binary, astrology has to evolve in step. At Astrostyle, we fully support this freedom to choose and express your own identity. We also believe that any differences you’ll find between Libra males and Libra females are probably influenced by variations in every Libra’s birth chart.
Symbol:The Scales of Justice Element:Air Quality:Cardinal Ruling Planet:Venus — the planet of beauty and love Body Part:Lower back, butt Good Day: Charming, lovable, fair, sincere, sharing, hopelessly romantic Bad Day: Vain, indecisive, melodramatic, manipulative, spoiled, delusional Favorite Things: Concerts at large venues, poetry, expensive jewelry, designer clothes, rich food What Libras Hate: Dull or practical people, bullies, being pressured to decide, saying goodnight, hearing the word “maybe” Secret Wish: To love and be loved in return How to Spot a Libra: Small symmetrical features, dimples, gentle eyes, outrageous designer outfits Where You’ll Find Libra: Dancing the night away at a warehouse party, philosophizing about life at a coffeeshop, tucked away at home writing a novel, procrastinating, happily mingling at a social event Keywords: Commitment, Partnership, Equality, Balance, Mutuality, Fairness
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What are the months and dates for Libra?
Libra is the seventh of the 12 zodiac signs, and the Libra dates are typically between September 22 and October 23 every year. Sometimes, Libra season begins on September 23 and ends on October 22, so it’s important to check this from year to year. But in the northern hemisphere, Libra season begins at the fall equinox, when the Sun crosses over the equator and begins to travel south of this line.
What does Libra season mean, exactly? It’s a simple way of saying that the Sun is traveling through the Libra portion of our sky. Libra season is always in late September and the first three weeks of October every year.
During Libra season, the world is focused on Libra themes of love, relationships and beauty. We may attend parties or want to dress up, date and have fun. Libra season is an especially good time to get married. Fun fact: October is often the #1 most popular month for weddings! (Astrology approves.)
Did the dates for Libra change? In recent years, a rumor circulated that the zodiac signs had changed and that there was a 13th zodiac sign. Good news: It’s 100% not true! The 12 zodiac signs are named after constellations but their actual place in the sky is based on the seasons. The zodiac is actually an imaginary circle used to divide up the sky from our view on Earth. We use it to measure the travels of every planet from our perspective here. You can read our full explanation here…and keep on checking your same horoscope as always!
Do you have Libra planets in your chart? Whether or not you were born under the sign of Libra, you might have Libra planets in your birth chart. When someone says “I’m a Libra” what it really means is that the Sun was in the Libra portion of the sky at their moment of birth. But here’s something you might not know: All year long, various other planets, like Mercury, Venus or Mars, could be traveling through the Libra part of the sky. You can find out if you have any Libra traits and planets by doing a free chart here).
The Libra horoscope symbol is the Scales. The Libra symbol is usually depicted as scales that are weighed in order to produce balance and harmony. Partnership, equality and a love of beauty are among the main Libra traits. Thus, the Libra symbol of the Scales expresses the fairness and sound judgment of this zodiac sign.
What Is Libra’s Element and Modality? The Cardinal Air Sign
Libra Element: Air
Libra is one of the three zodiac signs ruled by the air element. The other two air signs areGemini andAquarius. Since Libra is the second air signs, it turns gregarious gusts into a calm delivery filled with grace, good manners and social charms. But Libra is no gale force—this sign brings the winds of change in such a mild and moderate way that you barely even notice that you’ve been swept somewhere new.
The essence of air sign traits is to be communicative, intellectual and aids the spread of ideas. With Libra’s interpersonal flair added in, this sign inspires compromise, helpful dialogue and successful relationships. Under the influence of a Libra planetary transit, we may crave a dynamic duo to accomplish goals that we might not be able to achieve flying solo.
Libra Modality or Quality: Libra is a Cardinal Sign
Libra is one of the four cardinal signs, which include Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. These zodiac signs start every season—Aries kicks off spring,Cancer starts summer, Libra begins fall andCapricorn is the first winter sign.
The zodiac signs are grouped into three qualities: cardinal signs, fixed signs and mutable signs. In astrological terms, qualities are also sometimes called modalities or triplicities.
Because cardinal signs like Libra are first in every season, they are the leaders and idea people of the zodiac. Cardinal signs are competitive, prize originality and like to be first in everything they do. Cardinal signs set trends and will try new things before other people do. They are often the ones who get the party started and the crowd hyped.
Count on them to initiate a winning idea or plan, or to take on a leadership role when nobody else steps up. However, because cardinal signs often have a high opinion of themselves, some can be entitled, snobbish or think they are better than others people.
What is Libra’s Ruling Planet? Venus
Libra is ruled by Venus, the planet of love, art, and beauty. In astrology, every zodiac sign has what’s called a ruling planet. In other words, it’s a planet whose traits are most similar to those of the zodiac sign. Venus energy adds charm and embellishment to everything it touches, from food to fashion to personality.
Although Venus has a gentle and aesthetic reputation, the myth behind this planet is pretty gruesome! Legend has it that when Saturn castrated his father, Uranus, Uranus’ blood spilled into the sea, impregnating the sea foam and giving birth to the goddess Venus. Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli’s famous painting The Birth of Venus depicts the goddess Venus fully naked, perched exquisitely on a clam shell.
Libra love and compatibility
In love and relationships, Libra is a romantic idealist who will go to all ends of the Earth to find their perfect match. This relationship-focused sign will wait years for the right person, too, not content to rush to the altar. When the Libra wedding makes it to the calendar, the affair will be tasteful and elegant.
Simply put: Libra is at their best when they have a companion to share their life with. Dating a Libra is all about being spoiled (and they expect reciprocation!). The Libra ruling planet is beauty-loving Venus, and this sign’s style of sex is slow-jamming and sensual. If Libra’s partner steps out, they’re unlikely to want to end things. Libra hates conflict. Their breakup style is: avoid!
Libra compatibility
While we believe that any two zodiac signs can be compatible in love and friendship, there are certain sign combinations that just flow together better than others.
Most compatible signs for Libra: For Libra, the most compatible signs for romantic relationships, work and friendship tend to be the three fire signs (Aries, Leo and Sagittarius) and the air signs (Gemini, Libra and Aquarius). All of these zodiac signs share the ability to prioritize free thinking and autonomy. Libra doesn’t like to be rushed into anything, least of all commitment!
Least compatible signs for Libra: Libra may find their most incompatible signs for love, work and friendship to be the three water signs (Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces) and the three earth signs (Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn). The emotional water element could clash with the Libra person’s cool-headed air element, while the steady earth signs could be too serious and heavy for the lighthearted, spontaneous Libra. Earth sign practicality could clash with Libra’s love of luxury.
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The Libra career path is built on the strength of relationships. It’s literally about who you know! Lucky for you, Libra, you rule the zodiac’s seventh house of relationships: people are your profession! The best Libra career path is one that allows you to work with others—to need and be needed. You thrive in a team, or championing another’s cause as an agent, broker, or representative. With your charm and diplomacy, few can say no to a Libra!
When it comes to money, Libra’s keyword is balance. Day-to-day purchases can be your downfall. You may overspend on luxury experiences, then get cheap about everyday items. Or worse, you borrow money you can’t pay back to cover an already overcharged account. Your family may be accustomed to giving you loans that you take a while to repay, but with your natural charm, they quickly forgive the debt…
Libra in a family: Libra parents and Libra kids
Peacekeeping Libra helps to keep family affairs balanced and harmonious. Ruled by gracious Venus, they are the beating heart of their family. You’ll always have a photo to remember a gathering if Libra is present.
The Libra mom or dad knows how to enjoy the moment. Your parenting dream is that your children have all the best experiences—preferably with you by their side.
The Libra kid is photogenic and will smile and coo almost on demand. From an early age, their taste will emerge and it might stretch your wallet. This sign is ruled by beautifying Venus, after all!
Libra taste and style: fashion, decor and wellness
Libra Style and Decor
Libra is ruled by Venus, the planet of beauty and grace. Dressing well comes naturally to this zodiac sign. Accentuating the lower back and waist is flattering for Libra. In their home decor, Libras are sensitive to color and light, and may prefer more neutral or pale paint colors. It’s all about creating that sense of balance!
Libra Health and Fitness
For Libra to enjoy a healthy lifestyle, moderation is key. This sensitive zodiac sign doesn’t do well with extremes. Rigorous boot camps and hardcore workouts should be done with caution. Gentle exercise like yoga tends to agree with the Libra personality most! Libra has a sweet tooth and needs to watch sugar intake. Read the full Libra Wellness horoscope for more workouts, food and fitness for this zodiac sign.
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