Your Guide to Libra in Astrology
what does Libra in astrology mean?
Libra is the seventh sign of the zodiac and is a cardinal air sign, ruled by the planet Venus. The archetype of Libra wants to seek balance and harmony in life and in relationships. Libra loves to be in partnership and is a loyal and loving friend and companion.
Infused with the flavors of Venus, Libra loves beauty and has a penchant for elegant aesthetics. Libra is known to be indecisive and can find it difficult to make decisions. Libra seeks to find justice in the world through seeing all sides of the story.
You can find how Libra influences your life by finding where it falls in your birth chart.
Sign: Libra
Dates: September 22 to about October 23
Ruling planet: Venus
Symbol: The Scales
Element: Air
Mode: Cardinal
Ruling House: 7th House
Polarity: Masculine / Yang
Ruling body part: the kidneys, skin, lumbar region, endocrine system, and buttocks
Color: Pink
Crystal/Jewel: Opal
Key phrase: “I harmonise”
Opposite sign: Aries
Compatible with: Aries, Gemini, Aquarius
Libra Strengths
Has a great eye for aesthetics, fair, just, balanced, creative, compromising, co-operative, calm, serene, graceful, polite, diplomatic, fair and collaborative
Libra Weaknesses
Indecisive, uncommitted, prone to fantasy, co-dependent, avoids conflict, vain, impractical, superficial, manipulative, lazy and indulgent, insincere
Libra Ruling Planet: Venus
Venus is the planet of love and relationships and brings these qualities and flavors to the libran archetype. Libra loves to love, loves to be in relationships and is a loyal and caring friend and companion. Libra builds and creates relationships through mental stimulation and connection.
Venus is drawn to sensual and beautiful things in the world. This is reflected in Libra’s love for beauty and aesthetics. Libra is drawn to beautiful art, luxury items, day spas, and general pampering and self care. Libra exudes an air of natural beauty and style.
Libra’s connection to Venus makes them charming and alluring to those around them.
Libra Symbol: The Scales
Libra’s symbol, the scales, represent the need for balance and harmony. Balance and harmony is what Libra seeks in this lifetime. Libra has often been linked to social justice and fairness.
Libra is often able to see both sides of the story and can act as a mediator in conflict. At times, Libra may try to steer clear from conflict and resort to people-pleasing in order to keep the peace.
Libra Element: Air
Ruled by the element of air, Libra is fueled by mental stimulation and connection. Libra will tend to spend a lot of time in their head. Here, they will mull over their thoughts, create ideas and process emotions.
Like the other air signs, Libra connects with others through communication and mental connection. Libra loves to chat and explore their emotions and feelings through talking with others.
Libra Modality: Cardinal
As a cardinal sign, Libra season starts at the beginning of a new season – autumn in the northern hemisphere and spring in the southern hemisphere. The energy of the cardinal signs is initiatory and energizing. Libra has the energy to get things started and make things happen. Libra can get projects off the ground and stimulate new ideas and inspirations.
This cardinal energy combined with the element of air makes Libra super creative with lots of inspiration and innovation.
Libra Key phrase: “I Harmonize”
Libra’s key phrase “I Harmonize” reflects Libra’s desire to find balance and harmony in all aspects of life. Attributed to the energy of its ruling planet Venus and its symbol, the scales, Libra wants harmony in life. Libra is a brilliant mediator and a calm presence in conflict resolution. Libra has the ability to see the bird’s eye view of the situation and take an objective approach to viewing all sides of the story.
Libra’s ultimate dream is to live a happy and joyful existence with those they love around them. Their love for beautiful aesthetics makes them feel harmonious in their surroundings and environment.
Libra Compatibility
Libra is most compatible with their fellow air signs – Gemini and Aquarius. These signs have a mutual understanding and so get along well.
Libra is also compatible with Aries – it’s opposite sign.
Libra is least compatible with Capricorn, Cancer, Pisces, Taurus
Libra Celebrities
- Serena Williams
- Will Smith
- Gwenyth Paltrow
- Cardi B
- Dakota Johnson
- Donald Glover
- Bruce Springsteen
