Libra (September 23 - October 22)

Libra is the 7th sign in the Zodiac and is represented by The Scales. Libra is found in the time of year when day and night hours are perfectly equal, making the scales the perfect symbol for Libra. Libra is a masculine, or positive sign that is considered more aggressive, direct, assertive, and self-assured than feminine/negative signs.


Element: Air

Libra is one of 3 air signs in the Zodiac, all of whom share similar characteristics. Air signs are typically intellectual, objective, lively, idealistic and articulate. The other air signs in the Zodiac that share these characteristics are Gemini and Aquarius.


Planet: Venus

Venus is all about pleasure, especially pleasure shared with someone else. This Planet concerns itself with love, romance and harmony in our emotional attachments, marriages, friendships and other unions (like business partnerships). Venus also deals with the pleasure we derive from our possessions. Luxuries, a beautiful home, and a sense of refinement all belong to Venus's interests.




Personality Trait: "I Balance"

The Libra person is diplomatic, sees both sides, open-minded, just, urbane, fair, partnership oriented, refined, balanced, graceful, debative, egalitarian and sociable. They can sometimes also rationalize, be easily deterred, indecisive and lazy. Typically young Libras dream of finding the person of their dreams. As they get older and more experienced in seeking that person, their experiences shape their futures in the most extraordinary manner. Finding and losing love make a big difference to Libra, regardless of their outward happiness.


Libra has the ability to shut off from the world, and more occurs in those times than is outwardly obvious to their closest companions. In romance, Libra can be hard to understand, yet in business they can be creative and express diverse sides of their personality. Libra can also have the bad habit of saying ‘yes’ when they should say ‘no’.


Many Libras end up with the wrong person or job, and would have faired better if they had remained alone. But for the Libra who finds their perfect someone, you will find them living in distant, beautiful places, finding life to be the paradise they thought it could be. Libra needs to be careful to hold out for their dream, and not just take what it offered.


Libra Quick Facts

Symbol: The Scales
Element: Air
Ruling Planet: Venus
Birthstones: Sapphire, Opal
Colors: Cerulean Blue, Royal Blue, Amethyst
Gemstones: Opal, Lapis Lazuli, Emerald, Jade
Flowers: Violet, White Rose, Love-in-the-Mist
Metals: Copper
Body: Pancreas, Spleen