Libra zodiac sign

Libra dates

Libra covers birthdays from September 23 to October 22 in the conventional tropical table used on this site. The exact moment the Sun enters Libra changes slightly each year, which is why people born on September 23 or October 22 sometimes find different answers online.

From 1950 to 2050 the Sun entered Libra on September 22 in 58 of those years, September 23 in 43 of those years in US Eastern Time. For a birthday on a boundary date, the birth year, time and time zone decide the sign.

Libra personality traits

Astrologers describe Libra as sociable, diplomatic and attentive to beauty and fairness, often weighing every side before acting. Its cardinal quality is read as initiating relationships and agreements, while its famous indecision is the downside of wanting everyone to be treated fairly.

Keywords: balance, fairness, partnership, diplomacy, beauty.

Libra in love and compatibility

Libra is traditionally the sign of partnership and is described as romantic, attentive and courteous. Balance and mutual respect are its traditional non-negotiables.

Traditionally, Libra gets on most easily with Aries, Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius, Aquarius. Signs described as more challenging are Taurus, Cancer, Capricorn, Pisces.

Compare Libra with any sign in the compatibility checker.

Libra in friendship and family

In traditional sign symbolism, Libra brings themes of cooperation and fairness. These examples are prompts for reflection, not descriptions of every person born under the sign.

Friendship

Making introductions or noticing whose voice is missing fits the Libra theme. A fair compromise also includes saying what you want, even when a friend might disagree.

Family and shared life

When choosing a shared activity, put the available options into words. Being clear about your own preference can make the discussion more honest than agreeing immediately and feeling resentful later.

A person’s actions, circumstances and boundaries matter more than a sign label. Explore the symbolism of sign pairings without using it to decide who deserves trust.

Libra at work

Law, mediation, diplomacy, design, fashion, the arts and human resources are the careers most often associated with Libra.

Emotional needs and communication

Libra’s traditional emotional needs are harmony, companionship and a sense that relationships are fair on both sides.

Libra is described as tactful and gracious. A Libra apology aims to restore balance and is often offered quickly, because unresolved tension is uncomfortable for the scales.

The Libra symbol and its mythology

The glyph ♎ represents the scales. Libra is the only zodiac emblem that is an object. The Greeks originally counted these stars as the claws of the Scorpion; the Romans popularised the scales, often linked with Astraea or Dike and the balance of justice.

The constellation Libra gave the sign its name, but the sign and the constellation are no longer aligned. Its brightest star is Zubeneschamali (Beta Librae). See when the Sun actually passes through each constellation.

Libra traditional associations

Colors and stones vary between modern sources and have no single historical standard. The other associations are long-standing conventions of Western astrology.

More about Libra

• Today’s horoscope for Libra
• Libra in Greek mythology
• The Libra tarot card: Justice
• Libra colors and Libra birthstones
• Libra in 2026: key dates
• Is Libra the “most dangerous” sign? Rankings examined

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Sources

• Astrology.com: Libra (conventional dates and associations)
• Wikipedia: Zodiac
• NASA JPL planetary ephemerides (DE440s, used for ingress times)