Air sign · Cardinal
Libra September 23 to October 22
Libra starts at the September equinox, when day and night are close to equal everywhere, and its symbol is a pair of scales. It is the only sign drawn as an object rather than a creature. The ancient Greeks counted its stars as the claws of the Scorpion next door. Ruled by Venus, Libra stands for fairness, partnership and a good eye.
Libra at a glance
- Symbol
- The Scales
- Element
- Air
- Modality
- Cardinal
- Ruling planet
- Venus
- Opposite sign
- Aries
- Season
- Autumn in the north, spring in the south
When Libra season starts
The Sun enters Libra at a slightly different moment each year. From 2000 to 2050 that moment falls on September 22 or September 23 in UTC, and local time can move it a day earlier or later. Someone born on one of those days could be Virgo or Libra, depending on the year and the hour.
Check a Virgo or Libra birthday
Times are worked out from the Sun's position using Jean Meeus's Astronomical Algorithms and checked against the US Naval Observatory's equinox and solstice times. How the calculator works
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What astrology says about Libra
Libra is astrology's diplomat, the friend who sees both sides and always picks the nicest table.
- Fair and good at seeing both sides
- Values partnership and harmony
- Has a strong sense of style
- A natural host
Gift ideas for a Libra
Tickets to an exhibition
Art, design or photography. Go together.
A beautiful everyday object
A handmade ceramic cup or a vase they will want on show.
A scented candle or room spray
Something soft and botanical.
Dinner for two somewhere lovely
Libra enjoys the setting as much as the food.
Flowers, arranged well
Seasonal stems from a local florist.
