Libra zodiac sign: dates, traits and meaning

Libra symbolizes balance, partnership and beauty – the art of relating. It is associated with diplomacy, fairness and an eye for harmony.

Before deciding, Libra likes to hear every side – sometimes twice. Trusting your own preference, even when it disappoints someone, is the skill this sign keeps practicing.

Libra as Sun, Moon and rising sign

Sun in Libra

A Libra Sun tends to look for balance – between people, ideas and the way things look and feel. You may have a gift for seeing every side and finding a graceful middle path. Your diplomacy smooths many situations; the growth edge is letting your own preference count too.

Moon in Libra

With the Moon in Libra, emotional calm often comes from harmony in your relationships and surroundings. You may prefer to talk feelings through with someone you trust rather than sort them out alone. Tension in the air can affect you more than you show.

Libra rising

A Libra rising often makes a polished, friendly first impression. People may experience you as easygoing, fair and pleasant company. You tend to approach new situations socially, reading what others want and finding common ground.

Compatibility by element

As an air sign, Libra tends to flow with Gemini and Aquarius and to be energized by fire signs (Leo, Sagittarius). Opposite Aries balances "we" with "me". Compatibility needs the full charts of both people.

When the Sun enters Libra

The Libra constellation

Tropical Libra begins at the September equinox point (180°).