Libra (The Scales)

Libra (The Scales) is the seventh sign of the zodiac, for people born September 23 – October 22. It's a Cardinal Air sign ruled by Venus, known for charm, diplomacy, and a deep love of balance, beauty, and harmonious relationships.

Dates

September 23 – October 22

Element

Air

Modality

Cardinal

Ruling planet

Venus

Symbol

The Scales

Strengths

Diplomatic, Charming, Fair-minded, Sociable

Challenges

Indecisive, Conflict-averse, People-pleasing

Most compatible with

Gemini, Aquarius, Leo, Sagittarius

Libra personality & traits

Libra is the zodiac's diplomat — charming, fair-minded, and devoted to harmony. Ruled by Venus, Libras love beauty, balance, and connection, and they have a gift for seeing every side of a situation. They shine in relationships and social settings. The flip side is indecision and a tendency to avoid conflict or please others at their own expense. At their best, Libra brings grace, fairness, and a talent for bringing people together.

Libra in love & compatibility

In love, Libra is romantic, attentive, and truly partnership-oriented — relationships are where it feels most itself. It connects easily with the air signs Gemini and Aquarius, and with the fire signs Leo and Sagittarius that bring warmth and decisiveness. Its growth edge is knowing its own mind, so harmony doesn't come at the cost of authenticity.

Libra at work & career

Libra thrives where fairness, aesthetics, and people skills matter: law, diplomacy, design, HR, and the arts. Skilled at mediation and collaboration, Libra creates balance in a team. A harmonious, attractive environment and a sense of justice keep a Libra engaged.

Libra is only your Sun sign

Your Sun sign — Libra — describes your core identity, but it's only one part of your birth chart. Your Moon sign shapes your emotions, your Rising sign shapes how you come across, and the planets in their houses fill in the rest. That's why two Libra people can feel quite different.

On Zodigram you can generate your full natal chart from your birth date, time, and place — and read AI interpretations of every placement in your language, alongside your Human Design and Gene Keys.

What are the Libra zodiac dates?

Libra covers birthdays from September 23 – October 22. If you were born on the edge of these dates (on a "cusp"), your exact Sun sign depends on the year and time of birth, so it's worth checking your birth chart.

What element and ruling planet is Libra?

Libra is a Cardinal Air sign ruled by Venus. This combination shapes its core temperament — the Air element gives its basic drive, and the Cardinal modality shapes how it acts.

Who is Libra most compatible with?

Libra tends to be most compatible with Gemini, Aquarius, Leo and Sagittarius. That said, real compatibility depends on both people's full charts, not just their Sun signs.