Libra Zodiac Sign
The Scales · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Libra personality & traits
Libra is the zodiac's diplomat — charming, fair-minded and devoted to harmony. Ruled by Venus, this air sign loves beauty, balance and connection, and instinctively seeks the middle ground. Relationship-oriented and gracious, Libra is happiest when life feels balanced and people get along.
Libra strengths
- Diplomatic
- Charming
- Fair-minded
- Sociable
- Romantic and gracious
Libra weaknesses
- Indecisive
- Conflict-avoidant
- People-pleasing
- Can be superficial
- Self-pitying
Libra in love & relationships
Libra is the sign most in love with love — romantic, attentive and devoted to partnership. They thrive in a relationship of equals, value harmony and beauty, and put real effort into keeping things balanced. Their challenge is voicing their own needs instead of always accommodating.
See who Libra matches with on our compatibility calculator.
Libra career & money
Libra excels in people-centred, aesthetic or justice-driven work — law, diplomacy, design, HR, the arts and counselling. Their charm, fairness and eye for beauty make them natural mediators and tastemakers.
The Libra man
The Libra man is charming, easygoing and romantic, with a gift for making others feel at ease. He seeks a true partner and a balanced, harmonious relationship, though he can struggle to make a decision or rock the boat.
The Libra woman
The Libra woman is gracious, sociable and refined, with natural charm and a love of beauty and fairness. She's a devoted partner who values harmony and connection, and she shines in any relationship of equals.
Explore your Libra placements
Your sun sign is just the start. If you have any planet in Libra, here's what it means:
Libra compatibility with every sign
Frequently asked questions
What are the Libra dates?
Libra season runs from Sep 23 – Oct 22. If you were born within a day of those dates (on the "cusp"), use our sun sign calculator to confirm your true sign for your birth year.
What are Libra known for?
Libra is a cardinal air sign ruled by Venus, known for being harmonious, fair, relational. Ruled by Venus, this air sign loves beauty, balance and connection, and instinctively seeks the middle ground.
Who is Libra most compatible with?
Libra tends to match well with fellow air signs and complementary signs. But true compatibility depends on the whole birth chart — compare two full charts with our synastry calculator for an accurate reading.
What is the Libra symbol and element?
Libra's symbol is The Scales, its element is Air, its quality is Cardinal, and it's ruled by Venus.