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You could say love is in the air! OR you could say Libra season is in the air! The seventh sign of the zodiac, spanning from September 23 to October 22 represents by the human need for balance, fairness, and harmony for all. You know, kind of like the American pledge of allegiance was written by a Libra! Ruled by Venus, this planet concerns matters of love, beauty, and relationships. The sign of Libra is known for it’s charm, diplomacy, and sociable nature. Let’s dive into everything you need to know about the cardinal air sign.
Keep in mind as you read this: Not all of us have our Sun sign or a planet in Libra, of course. But that doesn’t mean that those of us who lack Libra in our birth chart are deficit of Libra traits.
Our birth chart divides our human experience into 12 categories (houses). Our first house, starting with our rising sign and working all the way around counter clockwise and ending with the zodiac sign that precedes the rising. These 12 houses include ALL the zodiac signs, meaning we’re essentially ALL Libras but to different degrees. If you have planets and/or asteroids in Libra then your Libra traits will be more easily expressed and recognized externally,
This information will be relevant for everyone since everyone has a Libra house. So keep reading to get the 411 on the sign of the scales. I will say however, it is up to you to decide for yourself how this information will resonate with you based on:
How much Libra is in your chart
And
The themes of the house it resides in of your individual birth chart
You can always create your own birth chart using an online birth calculator on a site like Astroseek.
Key Traits of Libra
*These traits may be most resonate with those that have a Libra Rising, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, or Mars
Libra is often recognized for their diplomatic nature and the desire to maintain harmony in any environment they find themselves in. They tend to avoid conflict and prefer to resolve issues with tact and grace. That’s why this sign is represent by the scales.
They are the mediators of the zodiac and strive for equilibrium from relationships, to work, to personal life. In order to maintain a balanced life and create harmony they often accomplish this with a magnetic, sociable aura that draws people in, allowing them to excel in social interactions (even if they don’t think they’re good at it). They make them great hosts and conversationalists when or if they choose the use this skill to their advantage.
Their natural sense of fairness makes them excellent at mediating disputes. They have a natural talent for seeing both sides of an arguments, making them valuable peacemakers.
Libra in Relationships
*These may especially resonate with those that have a Libra Rising, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars OR Libra ruling the 3rd, 7th, or 11th house in the natal chart
Libra absolutely THRIVES in partnerships, romantic and platonic. One of their biggest values is companionship and often feel most comfortable when they are in the company of someone who shares their ideals.
They are famous for being are affectionate and loving in relationships. In romance, they tend to seek out those who are as emotionally intelligent as they are. Good communication, mutual respect, and equality is key to winning the heart of the biggest sucker for romance of the zodiac.
In friendships, Libra is the one you can count on to be loyal and supportive. They despise seeing anyone being left out and tries very hard to be inclusive of everyone. As far as family goes, don’t be surprised if they typically play the role of the peacemaker in family dynamics.
Compatibility With Other Signs
Now, I’m not too big of a fan of single sign and planet compatibility because you need the entire birth charts of the people in question to determine that. However, some signs flow more naturally and with ease with one another, increasing the chances of good compatibility.
Libras naturally flow with fellow air signs like Gemini and Aquarius, who appreciate their intellectual and social tendencies. They also mesh well with fire signs, like Leo and Sagittarius, who encourage them to be more bold, take necessary risks, and speak up for themselves in difficult situations.
There may be struggle to connect more with emotionally intense water signs like Cancer or Scorpio, as these signs can sometimes challenge Libra’s need for peace and harmony.
Libra and Career
*This might resonate most to those with a Saturn, Mercury, or Venus in Libra OR Libra ruling the 2nd, 6th, or 10th house of the natal chart
Libra can excel in careers that require diplomacy, creativity, and meaningful connections. Their ability to see different perspectives and mediate between people makes them great candidates for leadership roles in law, human resources, or public relations. In addition, their great sense of aesthetics can help them thrive careers involving the arts, fashion, and design industries.
They could also make great lawyers thanks to their natural need for justice and fairness. Even a mediator or counselor could be a great fit due to their ability to see both sides of a conflict. For those on the more creative side, fashion design or interior decorating can satisfy those with a who have an attention to detail and love to improve their surroundings by making them more beautiful.
Libra’s Challenges and Blind Spots
*These traits may be most resonate with those that have a Libra Rising, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, or Mars OR Libra ruling the 4th, 8th, or 12th house of the natal chart
Due to their tendency to weigh all the options, Libra can often times have trouble making decisions, particularly when it comes to personal matters. They’re often no strangers to
They are also no strangers to people-pleasing since they are prone toprioritizing the happiness of others over their own. This can lead sacrificing their own needs and desires that, funnily enough, creates the imbalance always trying to avoid in their lives.
In their quests to maintain harmony, they can be so conflict averse that they avoid or procrastinate engaging in difficult conversations or situations. This of course, allows problems to fester beneath the surface until they burst without warning, creating more issues in need of a resolve.
What Libra is Here to Teach Us
The scales, reflects our spiritual quest for balance, finding inner peace, and achieving societal and personal justice. Libra helps us navigate an unstable and not always so beautiful world with grace and intellectual curiosity. The elegance and poise of this sign reminds us that we must remain tactful in the face of ugliness and not lose touch with the remaining beauty in life that makes the world shine just a shade brighter.