Libra Zodiac Sign
Libra dates
September 23 – October 22
The Scales · Cardinal air sign · ruled by Venus
Libra is the only sign whose symbol is an object, the Scales. Ruled by Venus, it is linked with balance, fairness, partnership and an eye for beauty.
| Symbol | ♎ Scales |
|---|---|
| Element | Air (with Gemini and Aquarius) |
| Modality | Cardinal |
| Ruling planet | Venus |
| Polarity | Positive |
| Traits | diplomatic, fair, social, charming |
| Strengths | Fair-minded, gracious, cooperative and easy to like. |
| Weaknesses | Indecisive, conflict-avoiding and eager to please. |
| Opposite sign | Aries |
| Most compatible with | Aries, Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius, Aquarius |
| Birthstones in season | September: Sapphire · October: Opal |
| Share of US births | 8.4% |
Libra decans
| Decan | Dates | Co-ruler |
|---|---|---|
| First | September 23 – October 2 | Venus |
| Second | October 3 – October 12 | Uranus (Aquarius) |
| Third | October 13 – October 22 | Mercury (Gemini) |
Every Libra birthday
- September 23
- September 24
- September 25
- September 26
- September 27
- September 28
- September 29
- September 30
- October 1
- October 2
- October 3
- October 4
- October 5
- October 6
- October 7
- October 8
- October 9
- October 10
- October 11
- October 12
- October 13
- October 14
- October 15
- October 16
- October 17
- October 18
- October 19
- October 20
- October 21
- October 22
Libra questions
- What are the dates for Libra?
- Libra runs from September 23 – October 22. People born on the first or last day should check a birth chart, because the Sun changes sign at a slightly different time each year.
- What is Libra’s element?
- Libra is a cardinal air sign, along with Gemini and Aquarius.
- Who is Libra most compatible with?
- By element, Libra gets on best with Aries, Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius, Aquarius. Its opposite sign is Aries.
- What planet rules Libra?
- Libra is ruled by Venus.
- How many people are Libra?
- About 8.4% of US births fall in Libra season, based on birth records from 1994 to 2014.