Libra zodiac sign
The Libra zodiac sign runs from 23 September to 22 October. Explore its personality, love style, career strengths and best matches.
- Dates
- 23 September – 22 October
- Element
- Air
- Modality
- Cardinal
- Ruling planet
- Venus
- Symbol
- The Scales
- Opposite sign
- Aries
Personality traits of the Libra zodiac sign
Libra is the sign of balance, beauty and relationships. Ruled by Venus, it seeks harmony in every area of life: in conversation, in design, in fairness between people. Libra energy is gracious and sociable. It understands that we are often at our best when we are working together.
Where Libra sits in your chart shows where you look for partnership and where you have a natural sense of fairness and style. Strong Libra placements are charming, thoughtful and good at seeing both sides. Their challenge is making decisions and standing their ground, because keeping the peace can come at the cost of their own needs.
The sign shares its name with the Libra constellation, one of the star patterns the Sun passes in front of during the year.
Strengths
- Diplomatic and fair-minded
- Charming and easy to be around
- Strong eye for beauty and design
- Great at partnership and teamwork
- Brings people together
Challenges
- Can be indecisive
- Avoids conflict too much
- May people-please
- Hard to be alone for long
The Libra zodiac sign in love, work and friendship
In love
Libra is in love with love. Romance, thoughtful gestures and a sense of partnership matter deeply. They want an equal, someone who shares the load and treats them with respect. Libra may avoid difficult conversations to keep the peace, so a partner who makes honesty feel safe helps the relationship thrive.
At work
Libra excels in roles that need tact and taste: law, mediation, HR, design, fashion, the arts, events and client relations. They work best in teams and pleasant environments. Libra can negotiate brilliantly, especially on behalf of others.
As a friend
As a friend, Libra is gracious, fun and great at bringing people together. They are the peacemaker in the group and always know the nicest place to meet.
Libra as your Sun, Moon or Rising sign
Libra feels different depending on where it sits in your chart. Read the placement that matches your Big Three.
Sun in LibraYou feel most like yourself when life feels balanced, beautiful and fair, and when you are connecting with people who matter to you..
Explore Sun in Libra
Moon in LibraConflict, rudeness or tension in your surroundings can upset you deeply.
Discover Moon in Libra
Libra risingPeople find you easy to approach.
See Libra risingLibra zodiac sign compatibility
Compatibility is about the whole chart, not just Sun signs, but elements give a useful starting point. As a air sign, the Libra zodiac sign tends to feel at home with other air signs and to be energised by fire signs.
The Libra lesson is inner balance. Choosing your own needs sometimes, even if it causes friction, builds relationships that are truly fair.
Libra zodiac sign: your questions answered
What are the Libra dates?
The Libra zodiac sign runs from roughly 23 September – 22 October. Exact dates shift by a day in some years, so use a calculator if you were born on the first or last day.
What element and modality is Libra?
Libra is a cardinal air sign, ruled by Venus. Its symbol is the scales.
Who is Libra most compatible with?
Libra usually connects easily with Gemini, Aquarius (same element) and Leo, Sagittarius. Its opposite sign, Aries, can be a powerful attraction.
Explore the other zodiac signs
Aries21 March – 19 April
Taurus20 April – 20 May
Gemini21 May – 20 June
Cancer21 June – 22 July
Leo23 July – 22 August
Virgo23 August – 22 SeptemberLibra23 September – 22 October
Scorpio23 October – 21 November
Sagittarius22 November – 21 December
Capricorn22 December – 19 January
Aquarius20 January – 18 February
Pisces19 February – 20 March
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