Learn Astrology > Libra Zodiac Sign In Your Natal Chart or Horoscope

When I'm working on a problem, I never think about beauty. I think only how to solve the problem. But when I have finished, if the solution is not beautiful, I know it is wrong."

R Buckminster Fuller

US architect & engineer (1895 - 1983)

Glyph	Symbolising the esentially just nature of the sign, the inanimate scales of justice represent the Libran tendency to weigh things up before acting.
Symbol	Scales
Dates	23 September - 22 October
Ruler	Venus
House	7th
Mode	Cardinal
Element	Air
Polarity	Yang (Positive, Male)
Season	Mid Autumn
Day	Friday
Number	6
Birthstones	Sapphire, Opal
Metal	Copper
Colours	Pale Blue, Pink, Black, Dark Crimson, Amber, Lemon Yellow
Foods	Strawberries, Milk, Honey, Fruit, Wheat, Artichokes, Asparagus, Spices
Likes	Peace and harmony, Pleasing environmentS, The arts
Dislikes	Hassle, Arguments, Difference of Opinion
Keywords	In Relationships, Diplomatic, Stylish, Artistic, Indecisive, Balancing, Judging, Beautiful, Charismatic

In this step 3, zodiac signs, learn astrology guide to your natal chart/horoscope, you will learn about the Libra zodiac sign, the second of the air signs.

Libra

Libra is Cardinal (initiating) in nature and is ruled by the planet Venus. The sign of Libra is the scales. The sign of Libra starts the second half of the year, exactly six months after the sign of Aries. As Aries is very much concerned with myself and I and my emergence and plans in the world, so the sign of Libra is concerned with relationship to the other person. In the Astrological chart, the sign of Libra is at home on the western side of the chart which is where the individual meets with the other person. A Libran has to discover and grow by relating to and understanding the other person. Librans are fascinated by relationships between people and social interaction. They are known for their diplomacy and style when relating to others as they are so focused and sensitive in this area.

The sign of the scales is an expression of this social interaction. Where is the justice in how one person treats another person? What is the correct action someone should take? These are all questions the Libran asks herself and indeed will ultimately use their energy to stand up for and defend. These are not the emotional aspects of a relationship, as dealt with by Scorpio, but are more the rules of a relationship. Librans are known though to have an achilles heel. Since they see all sides of an argument, in an effort to find the correctly balanced answer, they can often end up paralysed and fail to come to any conclusion. Suddenly when a Libran decides in favour of one side of an argument, the other side looms large and appears to take on a great significance. In this way the Libran can't make a decision. What is the remedy for this? well, sometimes you have to just decide on something, realise there is a greater power at work than yourself and let it go from there.

Since Libra is like Taurus ruled by Venus, Librans possess an appreciation and an affinity with beauty. Where the Taurus beauty can be quite earthly , the Libran energy being an Air sign can be a beauty in the realm of ideas and concepts. Librans are known to be great appreciators of art and style. Librans often possess a certain social beauty. They often have charm and grace and diplomacy. If you are hosting a party or an eventy you would do well to have a Libran in charge as chances are it wil run very smoothly.

Libra Careers

Libran energy would influence a person to be a good artist, a diplomat and a marriage counsellor. It's shadow side can be a person who can never make a decision and is ineffective in the world. Another shadow side of Libra is the person who takes justice to it's extreme, is out of touch with his emotions, and has no mercy on those around him.

Zodiac Sign Compatibility

The most compatible zodiac signs with Libra are generally considered to be Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius and Aquarius and the least compatible zodiac signs Cancer and Capricorn.

Comparing sun signs is a quick and easy way to give a general idea of compatibility. However, to unlock the real power of astrology to fully understand someone or how compatible you are with them, we need to calculate other planet placement factors from their date of birth, and compare them to your own, and then interpret the results to give more specific information. If you would like to explore this further, please see astrology compatibility reports.

Libra Rising (Ascendant in Libra)

People with Libra rising in their natal chart or horoscope, tend to be charming, refined, attractive in some manner, gracious, appealing, indecisive, cooperative, sociable, creative, artistic, perhaps musically inclined, harmonious, and wanting to please and not make waves.

Planets in Libra

Discover what each planet in Libra in your natal chart or horoscope means below;