Libra Zodiac Sign Traits
Gracious, fair, and balanced Libra is among the most social and popular signs of the zodiac!
Tarot Card:
Justice
Glyph:
The Scales
Ruling Planet:
Venus
Ruling House:
7th House of Relationships
Element:
Air
Color:
Pink & Light Blue
More About Libra
Ruled by Venus, Libra is a loving sign that focuses strongly on partnership and prioritizes the needs of others. This sign of the Scales is blessed with a natural sense of right and wrong, making them very focused on justice, honesty, and fairness. As the sign of balance, Libra represents both the head and the heart -- they focus on logic and fact to ensure everything is on the up-and-up, but really thrive in the mutual feelings and closeness of one-on-one relationships. Beautiful both inside and out, Libra stands for harmony, elegance, and equality.
What we love about Libra
Libra is charming, graceful, and fair, and their strong sense of right and wrong makes them popular with almost everyone
Why Libra drives us nuts
Because Libra sees both sides of every situation, they have trouble making up their minds and can waffle when it comes to decision-making
Libra advice
We know how much you love to please others, but don't forget to fulfill your own needs once in awhile, too!
Libra celebrities
Gwen Stefani, Kim Kardashian, Hugh Jackman, Bruno Mars, Will Smith, Zach Galifianakis, Kate Winslet, Matt Damon, and Zac Efron
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Libra's Tarot Card: Justice
The powerful Justice card is the Tarot card of Libra. In the Tarot, Justice embodies truth, morals, fairness, and the rights we have as human beings. It is the fair and firm reminder to pay careful attention to our actions and consequences -- for the law of karma is represented here. As the sign that weighs right and wrong in search of ultimate balance, Libra’s observant and harmonious nature makes a great partner for Lady Justice.
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Libra's Symbol: The Scales
The sign Libra is represented by the Scales -- the only inanimate symbol of the zodiac. Of course the Scales represent the idea of balance and imbalance, and Libra is on a lifelong quest for perfect balance and moderation. In western weights and measures, the abbreviation for a pound of weight is "lb" as an abbreviation of "libra," which is the latin word for "scales" or "balance!"
Libra's Ruling Planet: Venus
Venus, the planet of love, casts her sensual powers of persuasion and charm on Libra. Venus was the Roman goddess of love, and her relationship with Libra is what brings out this sign’s grace, charm, and beauty. As a sign that prizes one-on-one relationships, Venus’ sparkling love qualities shine strongly in Libra’s life.
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Libra's Ruling House: 7th House of Relationships
Romance is in the air as we enter into the 7th House of Relationships, ruled by Libra, the 7th sign in the zodiac. In Astrology, the 7th house influences our one-on-one relationships -- normally a romantic partnership, but this can also refer to other working relationships. Libra’s fair, graceful, and empathetic energy creates a gentle balance and an ability to understand their partner’s needs, feelings, and desires.
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Libra's Element: Air
The zodiac sign Libra gets its firm mind and morals from the element of Air. Air is the element of intellect and clarity, and Libra leans on these strengths on her quest toward justice and equilibrium. But Libra is also a sign of peace, and, like a sweet summer breeze, the Air element’s light and lovely qualities bring calming energy to Libra.
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Libra's Color: Pink & Light Blue
The soft, airy colors pink and light blue are the colors of Libra. These pale hues bring a calming and likeable presence to Libra’s personality. Symbolizing a cool, subtle breeze, light blues reflect Libra’s fair, clear, and balanced approach to life, while pink invokes the sweet and loving nature that comes naturally to this sign.
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Libra's Quality: Cardinal
Libra is a Cardinal sign that sweeps us into the fall season. Cardinal signs are initiators, and the onset of Libra’s season begins our journey into the cooler months and the second half of the year. It’s no surprise, really, that this sign of balance is found here, halfway through the year, right in the middle! The Sun’s entry into Libra also coincides with the Fall Equinox, the day when night and day are equal.
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Born on the Libra Cusp
If you're born about three days before or after the Sun changes signs, you're "on the cusp" and you might find that you possess personality traits from your neighboring sign. According to The Secret Language of Birthdays by Gary Goldschneider & Thomas Rezek, each cusp period has a name that reflects the distinct energy it carries.
September 19-25
The Cusp of Beauty
People born on the Virgo-Libra cusp are both intellectual and artistic individuals! Read more »
October 20-26
The Cusp of Drama
If you’re born on the Libra-Scorpio cusp, your intellect and drive might be too much to handle! Read more »
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