Libra is the sign of balance and relationships. Taking the other person into account is a reflex for Libra; the hard part is putting their own wishes on the same table.
- Dates
- September 23 – October 22
- Element
- Air
- Modality
- Cardinal
- Ruler
- Venus
Libra notices an imbalance in a room right away and tries to correct it. They see who's being left out and who's talking too much. The mediator role often falls to them, sometimes when they'd rather it didn't.
Making decisions is Libra's well-known difficulty, and the cause isn't indecisiveness: they genuinely see what's right about every option. Choosing means giving up one of two things they can see are valid, and that costs them.
Aesthetics are not a superficial preference for Libra. An ugly environment directly spoils their mood; a balanced, pleasant space makes them more productive. It shows in everything from their clothes to the way they arrange their home.
- Genuinely understands both sides
- Softens the atmosphere
- Connects people with each other
- Disagrees without being rude
- Making decisions
- Putting their own wishes first
- Risking conflict
- Feeling at ease after saying no
What is the Libra woman like?
A Libra woman looks for harmony in a relationship and is unsettled by tension. A pleasant setting, gentle words and mutual attention are her baseline. When she's hurt she doesn't say so right away; she stores it up, and when it finally comes out, the other person usually can't work out what happened or when.
What is the Libra man like?
A Libra man comes across as polite and accommodating, and that first impression is accurate. At the moment of decision he waits, because he's looking for a path that will keep the other person happy too. That waiting is sometimes read as indecision and raises questions of trust in the relationship.
What is Libra like in love?
Libra puts relationships at the center of life. Being alone is hard for them, so they may keep a relationship going long after it has run its course. The balance that works best for them: building a shared life while keeping a space of their own.
What is Libra like at work?
Libra is strong in work that revolves around people. Law, consulting, design, public relations and negotiation are their territory. In jobs done alone and in silence their motivation drops, and positions where they must make decisions on their own are a strain.
How does Libra handle money?
Libra spends money on quality of life and beauty. They don't hesitate to pay for something lovely and dislike haggling. With shared finances they're fair; the real risk is taking on more than their share to avoid causing displeasure.
What is Libra like as a friend?
Libra keeps the balance in a group of friends. When two people fall out, Libra is often the one who steps in between. When it comes to their own problems, though, they hold back because they don't want to burden anyone. That's why a hard stretch they're going through can stay hidden even from their closest friend.
How to get along with Libra
If you want a clear answer from Libra, cut down the options. Faced with five choices they freeze; faced with two, they decide. To find out whether something is bothering them, you have to ask directly; they won't bring it up on their own.
The most common myth about Libra
Indecisive is Libra's best-known label. What it leaves out: Libra can decide, but decides slowly because they also see the cost of the side they don't choose. Once the options are clear, the decision comes faster; where they really get stuck is having too many options.
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