Libra Sign Dates, Traits, & More
Libra Zodiac Sign Introduction
As depicted by the sign of the scales, Librans are always trying to find the correct balance in life and within situations and relationships. Unlike the other air signs, they generally really need to be in a satisfying relationship, yet unless other planets fall in flamboyant signs, there will still be that airy, intellectual aura to the relationship as opposed to a fiery, passionate one. Undoubtedly the most diplomatic of all the signs, they love harmony and therefore make great mediators in times of crisis and arguments. They do however often sit on the fence, not taking either side and are infamous for not being able to make decisions.
They like things to be quiet, fair, and easygoing and give the impression of being a walkover, but are harder to crack than it would at first appear, probably because of their air sign quality of not being governed by emotion but by logic. Theoretically at least, a partnership offering the tact and diplomacy of a Libran and the impulsiveness of a strong-willed Arian could be the perfect compromise! And whereas with Aries, the pronoun is I, with Libra it is we.
What You Will Learn:
- 1 Libra Zodiac Sign Introduction
- 2 Libra Dates: (born September 23 – October 22)
- 3 About Libra Personality
- 4 Libra Decans
- 5 Good Side of Libra
- 6 Bad Side of Libra
- 7 Libra Career and Work
- 8 Famous Libra Men / Famous Libra Women
- 9 Constellation of Libra
- 10 Mythology
- 11 Libra Decans, 1st, 2nd and 3rd
- 12 Frequently Asked Questions
- 13 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Libra Dates: (born September 23 – October 22)
Placement: 7th Zodiac Sign
House Ruled: 7th House: House of Partnerships and Relationships
Constellation: Libra
Element: Air
Quality: Cardinal
Symbol: The Scales
Ruling Planet: Mercury
Detriment: Mars
Exaltation: Saturn (Modern astrology)
Fall: Venus
Masculine / Feminine: Masculine
Key Words: “I Balance”
My Pleasures: cooperation and fairness
My Pains: Chaos, decision making
Qualities: Soft, Affectionate, Diplomat, Charming
What Libra think about themselves: I would like everything to be beautiful
What others think about Libra: He/she is adorable
Chinese zodiac sign counterpart: The Dog
About Libra Personality
Basic
Libra is the seventh sign of the zodiac and is symbolized by the Balance or Scales. Libras symbol or glyph also attempts to capture this representation of balance. The Sun is in Libra from around September 23 until around October 22 each year. Libra is classified as being of the positive polarity (expressive and spontaneous), of the air element (intellectual, mentally active & communicative), and of the cardinal quality (outgoing and enterprising).
Traits
Libra characteristically shows an attitude of relatedness with others, expressing harmony and associated with an urge for unity. As Aries was centered on the self, the opposite sign Libra centers on others. As Aries is an expression of relatedness to self, so the opposite sign Libra is an expression of relatedness to others or a special other. Libra has a particular awareness of other people’s feelings. Libra is charming, affectionate and tolerant, and seeks relationship, balance, peace, and calmness. The characteristic Libran type has a natural desire to be diplomatic, compromising, and cooperative, and is kind and easy-going. Libra has a great sense of fair play and a very balanced and unbiased way of looking at the world. Libra will do anything for peace and harmony and is greatly unsettled by any environment of coarseness, discord or conflict. Libra prefers working in a pleasant and harmonious atmosphere, with people who don’t impose undue pressure. Libra also has a particular affinity with the evaluation of relatedness, balance, and harmony as seen in aesthetics, beauty, art, and form. Libra is idealistic and at heart a perfectionist.
The sign is sometimes referred to as Lazy Libra, though this apparent laziness is often really indecision, with a dependence on others to shake them from their idealistic dreams. In its quest for balance and harmony, Libra nevertheless rarely indulges in the stronger or more passionate emotions. Libra can experience problems if called on to make urgent snap decisions. When the Libran manner is overused or unintegrated, it can become too compromising and easy-going, changeable and vacillating, indecisive, soft, frivolous or squeamish, with a lack of confidence and sit-on-the-fence, peace at any price attitudes.
Health
Physically, Libra rules the kidneys (symbolical of weighing and eliminating what is unwanted and the lumbar region. Libra may have a tendency to kidney complaints. Libra is especially associated with, or “ruled” by, the planet Venus.
Lets break the Virgo Personalities down into the Decans
Libra Decans
Libra 1st decan – September 23rd to October 1st – Venus ruler (Double Libra)
The individuals born in the first 10 days of Libra enjoy being around polite, well-mannered, and stylish people.
This person needs a social life that is active and full of fun. They don’t want to live a life that is mediocre or boring. A social life like this would include going out with friends, participating in activities, and generally having fun. They do not want to miss out on what’s going on in the world just because they are sitting at home.
Having good friends and being in a relationship is very important to this person. That’s when they seem to be the most fulfilled.
They have very little patience or sympathy for people that break the law. Due to the sign of the scales, they always seek justice.
Libra 2nd decan – October 2nd to 11th – Saturn ruler ( Libra + Aquarius Influence)
This Libra individual puts a greater focus on developing their mind and intelligence. They still have the overly social Libra trait, but they prefer to live a life that’s a little bit more independent.
Although in their Social Circles they prefer to be with larger groups.
There is a chance that they can become involved with charity work at times or helping those in need.
Moreover, they might be interested in joining a club or group. This would allow them to socialize outside of just their normal group of friends.
Libra 3rd decan – October 12 to 22 – Mercury ruler (Libra + Gemini)
Out of all of the decans, this is probably the friendliest and most chatty. They are the type that needs a lot of communication in their lives. The more, the better. The more interaction they have with other people, the happier they appear to be.
They develop excellent people skills from an early age. It makes it easy for them to make friends no matter their circumstances. Almost like it just comes naturally.
They are very ingenious and inventive. their humor is on point, and they are sharp-witted. Also, they seem to be able to think quickly. They need someone to whom they can vent to, as they need a way to express themselves.
Good Side of Libra
They have an easy time making friends. If you’re looking for someone who would be a wonderful friend and great companion, this would be the person for you.
They’re great at explaining things and figuring out problems. If any of those issues are problematic, they can express themselves diplomatically. They will then work to resolve those issues.
They are the type of people who really think things through before acting upon them. They don’t usually take risks. They like to consider their options carefully before making decisions.
They love socializing with others and seem to be drawn to creative or artistic people.
They are capable of forming their own opinions about a variety of subjects. If the person with whom they are debating has a valid view or if they can justify their position, their opinion might change.
They can be affectionate and tender towards a loved one, a partner, or even a close friend.
It comes naturally to them to have a good sense of taste, a sense of style, and a sense of sophistication.
Bad Side of Libra
When they are left on their own for too long or go into solitude, it seems that they lose themselves a bit and fall apart.
When they’re irritable, they can be extremely argumentative and confrontational.
When they are upset by something, they will usually dwell on it. This can sometimes become borderline obsessive. Occasionally, they may feel sorry for themselves or have a pity party.
It is not uncommon for them to manipulate things or twist events to make them more convenient for themselves. That way, it basically suits their needs or is beneficial to them.
Often, they are very intense. Sometimes the intensity can be aggressive or demanding, especially when they put pressure on others.
Libra Career and Work
This is the type of person we can’t live without. They are gorgeous, charming, humorous, and very entertaining. Their cooperative character makes them excellent ambassadors and excellent team leaders. The fact that these individuals are supportive and have a helpful nature makes them the most suitable candidates who would make dealing with customer service a pleasant experience. Sometimes but not always, Libra seems to gravitate toward the artistic or creative side of life. More often than not, if they are into music, they would rather be the lead vocalist in a band, where they can engage and interact with the crowd. This is more appealing to them than being a lyricist.
Some of the best jobs for them are as follows.
Serving as a diplomat or ambassador for a brand or even a country. As an entertainer or performer, such as a musician or dancer. An individual that’s involved in marketing or sales would probably more than likely be able to charm their clients. They would excel at being a mediator or negotiator. They could do well as tour guides or travel agents. And when it comes to the business world itself they would do very well as a supervisor, administrator, or a boss.
Famous Libra Men / Famous Libra Women
Libra eminent personalities male
Some famous star males with the zodiac sign Libra are Will Smith, John Lennon, Michael Douglas, Zac Efron, Jeff Goldblum, Jean-Claude van Damme, Sting (musician), and Matt Damon.
Libra eminent personalities female
Some star females with the zodiac sign of Libra are Gwyneth Paltrow, Kelly Preston, Bonnie Hunt, Kate Winslet, Olivia Newton-John, Gwen Stefani, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Julie Andrews, and Ashlee Simpson.
Constellation of Libra
The seventh constellation, Libra, is represented by the scales. Libra was once associated with the fall equinox.
Mythology
During the period of time that Astrea, the Roman goddess of justice, was on Earth, she measured the good and evil deeds of men with her scales. She became increasingly disgusted with the Earth, and thus fled so fast into the heavens that she left her scales behind. In fear of Astrea’s judgment, the Romans placed the scales in the sky next to her. Ancient Greeks do not acknowledge the scales; they see this constellation as the claws of the Scorpion.
Libra Decans, 1st, 2nd and 3rd
Frequently Asked Questions
Colors, Gemstones, and Flowers oh my!
Your colors are muted pastel shades of blue, green and pink.
Your gemstones are the sapphire, the emerald and jade. Your flowers are roses and aloe.
What you love
Being surrounded by beauty, feeling at peace, having friends, creating, imagining, making life tranquil and serene, being stylish, having parties, helping find solutions, resolving your friends problems and disputes.
Who you are
Creative, peaceful, tolerant, artistic, visionary, friendly, fair, stylish and popular. People love being around you.
The Best things about you
Your fairness, your ability to see all sides of a situation, your artistic vision, your sense of life poetry, your friendliness, your ability to calm people down, your ability to bring people together.
What Most People don’t understand about you
How important making “the right” decision is to you, how important your friends and social life are, how sensitive you are to your environment, how deep and strong your dreams are.
Your Friendship Style
You make friends with everyone, you’re a natural peacekeeper and others often seek you out to talk over their problems. You expect the same in return and often find it hard to make up your own mind or come to your own decision choosing to let others find your answers for you. You will generally have a lot of friends and your social life is extremely important to you.
Your Romance Style
You have definite likes and dislikes. Romance and poetry, wisdom and integrity and a partner who has a certain sense of style or attitude draw you. You don’t like loud, crude romantic partners and anything obvious will probably turn you off. Setting is important, you will not snuggle and kiss just anywhere.
As A Relationship Partner
Dominating individuals are seldom the lifelong partners of a Libran. Those of the seventh sign can rely on their intuition and will invariably possess a well-developed sense of justice. They like to be in love, sometimes rushing into emotional relationships before the other is ready. In these circumstances, they are easily taken advantage of.
As A Parent
The Libra parent is easygoing, very affectionate, and not a disciplinarian, except in matters of dress-sense and good manners. The Libra child is charming and obedient. These children should be encouraged to think for themselves and to develop artistic talents.