Sun sign · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Libra
The Scales: balance, beauty and fairness.
About Libra
- Dates
- Sep 23 – Oct 22
- Element
- Air
- Mode
- Cardinal
- Ruled by
- Venus
- Symbol
- The Scales
- Lucky numbers
- 6, 9
- Day
- Friday
- Stone
- Opal
- Colour
- Pink, light blue
- Motto
- “I balance”
Libra is an air sign ruled by Venus. Libras are diplomatic, charming and romantic, and they need harmony and fairness around them.
Their gift is bringing people together. Their challenge is indecision and avoiding conflict; a Libra who chooses becomes a powerful peacemaker.
Good and bad traits
Good traits
- Diplomatic
- Fair
- Charming
- Sociable
- Romantic
- Artistic
- Peaceful
- Cooperative
Bad traits
- Indecisive
- People-pleasing
- Avoids conflict
- Vain
- Superficial
- Dependent
- Passive-aggressive
Libra compatibility
Every sign with a percentage: the average of eight published compatibility tables.
Planets in Libra
Your Sun sign is only one part of the chart. Here is what Libra does to the Moon, the rising sign and every other planet.
Libra with each Life Path
- Libra with Life Path 1The Leader
- Libra with Life Path 2The Peacemaker
- Libra with Life Path 3The Communicator
- Libra with Life Path 4The Builder
- Libra with Life Path 5The Free Spirit
- Libra with Life Path 6The Nurturer
- Libra with Life Path 7The Seeker
- Libra with Life Path 8The Executive
- Libra with Life Path 9The Humanitarian
- Libra with Life Path 11The Master Visionary
- Libra with Life Path 22The Master Builder
- Libra with Life Path 33The Master Teacher
Famous Libra people
Vladimir PutinPresident of the Russian Federation7 October 19527LibraMahatma GandhiIndian independence activist2 October 1869 – 19489LibraMiguel de CervantesSpanish novelist, poet, and playwright29 September 1547 – 16161LibraFriedrich NietzscheGerman philosopher15 October 1844 – 19006LibraLe CorbusierSwiss-French architect, designer, urbanist, and writer6 October 1887 – 19654LibraJimmy Carterpresident of the United States from 1977 to 19811 October 1924 – 20249LibraKamala HarrisVice President of the United States from 2021 to 202520 October 19645LibraAlfred NobelSwedish chemist and inventor21 October 1833 – 18961LibraEminemAmerican rapper, record producer and actor17 October 19721LibraAkbarthe third and greatest Mughal emperor from 1556 to 160515 October 1542 – 16051LibraGiuseppe VerdiItalian opera composer10 October 1813 – 19016LibraLech WałęsaPresident of Poland from 1990 to 199529 September 19431Libra
Questions and answers
What are the dates of Libra?
Sep 23 – Oct 22.
Who is Libra most compatible with?
Gemini (89%), Aquarius (89%), Leo (88%).
Who is Libra least compatible with?
Cancer (47%), Capricorn (53%), Scorpio (57%).
What element is Libra?
Air, a cardinal sign ruled by Venus.