Libra Facts
| Dates | September 23 – October 22 |
| Symbol | The Scales |
| Element | Air |
| Modality | Cardinal |
| Ruling planet | Venus |
| Body | Kidneys and lower back |
| Keywords | harmonious, charming, fair |
| Opposite sign | Aries |
Libra Personality Traits
Libra is the zodiac's diplomat: graceful, sociable and driven by a deep sense of fairness and beauty. Libra seeks balance in relationships, art and ideas.
Libra needs harmony, partnership and beauty, and is turned off by rudeness, conflict and imbalance.
Strengths
- Diplomatic
- Charming and sociable
- Aesthetic sense
- Fair-minded
Weaknesses
- Indecisive
- Avoids conflict
- People-pleasing
Libra in Love
Libra is a romantic at heart and thrives in partnership. They want harmony, courtesy and a true equal — someone to share beauty, conversation and life with.
Libra as a Friend
As a friend Libra is the peacemaker who keeps the group together and always knows the right thing to say.
Libra Career
Libra shines in law, design, fashion, mediation, public relations, diplomacy and the arts.
Libra Compatibility
Best matches for Libra: Gemini (90%), Aquarius (90%), Sagittarius (86%). More challenging: Capricorn (55%), Taurus (52%).
- Libra and Aries
- Libra and Taurus
- Libra and Gemini
- Libra and Cancer
- Libra and Leo
- Libra and Virgo
- Libra and Libra
- Libra and Scorpio
- Libra and Sagittarius
- Libra and Capricorn
- Libra and Aquarius
- Libra and Pisces
Exact Libra Dates
Between 1950 and 2030 the Sun entered Libra as early as September 22 (e.g. 1964, 1968, 1972, 1976) and as late as September 23 (e.g. 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953), in Universal Time. Born on the first or last day of Libra? Check with the sign finder on the zodiac signs page or read about cusps.
Planets in Libra
Having the Moon, Venus or Mars in Libra adds Libra qualities to that part of you:
- Moon in Libra — emotions and inner needs
- Mercury in Libra — mind and communication
- Venus in Libra — love, beauty and values
- Mars in Libra — drive, desire and courage
- Jupiter in Libra — growth, luck and wisdom
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Libra Horoscope
September 23 – October 22
♊♎Gemini & Libra
90% · natural harmony
♏Scorpio
October 23 – November 21
Questions & Answers
What are Libra's best traits?
Diplomatic, Charming and sociable, Aesthetic sense, Fair-minded.
Who is Libra most compatible with?
Based on sign angles and elements: Gemini, Aquarius, Sagittarius.
What are the dates for Libra?
September 23 – October 22; the exact start varies by a day depending on the year.
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