Author: Alison Price   –   Updated: January 2026

 ❤️ Basic Natal Astrology

This article is part of my Basic Natal Astrology category and brings all the beginner components of interpreting a natal chart together. This includes signs, planets, houses, aspects and more. Alison

Libra

Dates

Libra is the sign of the Scales and the dates when the Sun is in Libra are from September 23rd to October 23rd.

Libra Symbology

Scales

Libra is the only sign with no animal or person as its figure. The symbol is of the weighing scales. This shows Libra’s urge to find balance in life.

Glyph

The glyph has two horizontal lines with the top one having an arch suggestive of where the fulcrum is. You can see the glyph below.

Harmony

Relationships

Libra is the sign of harmony and relationship.

Equality

If you are born under the sign of the Scales you naturally seek equality especially in partnerships. You want things to feel fair balanced and mutually supportive. Relationship is not just important to you it is central to how you experience life.

Persuasive

Convincing

You are persuasive in a gentle way. Rather than forcing your views you encourage others to see your point by appealing to reason charm and shared understanding.

Concession

You are willing to compromise when it helps restore balance and keeps things on an even keel.

Refined

Gracefull

Libra energy is refined and gracious. You generally have good manners and come across as civil polite and courteous.

Sophisticated

There is often an elegance about you whether in your style your words or the way you move through the world.

Negotiator

Mediator

You are a natural negotiator and peacekeeper. When tension arises you are often the one who steps in to mediate helping others find common ground.

Win Wins

You instinctively look for symmetry, fairness and solutions that work for everyone involved.

Partners

Companionship

Libra loves companionship and thrives when sharing life with one special person. You are capable of deep commitment and you pay close attention to your partner’s needs.

Fair and Square

As the sign of the Scales, you are always seeking balance connection and a sense that things are truly on the level.

Libra Key Phrase

A Libran key phrase is “I can relate to that” and many strong Libran types will pepper their sentences with that one.

Sign Components

Polarity, Element and Mode

Libra is of the air element and means you are intellectual and a thinker. It is of the cardinal mode suggesting you have leadership qualities. And in the positive polarity showing that many Librans are extroverts and go-getters.

Element

Ruling Planet

Traditional Ruler

Your ruling planet is planet Venus also known as the “morning Star” and the “Evening Star.”

• Venus Retrograde
• How the signs got their Ruling Planets

Libra Keywords

Libra loves equality especially in partnerships.

You are persuasive and will encourage others to see your point of view.

You are balanced and will compromise on occasion.

You generally have good manners and are civil, polite and courteous.

You are an elegant person with style.

You are a brilliant negotiator and will step in to mediate and take on a peacekeeping role.

You love companionship and enjoy being with one special person.

The sign of the Scales rules balance, symmetry and things on the level.

You can commit and are focused on your significant other’s needs.

Planets in Libra

Libra Compatibility

Passionate for Aries.

Loves Gemini, Libra and Aquarius.

Friends with Leo and Sagittarius.

Stretches with Cancer and Capricorn.

Grinds with Taurus and Pisces.

Ignores Virgo and Scorpio.

Podcast Episode

Learn about LIBRA STELLIUMS in a birth chart and how you can interpret them in your charts.

In this episode, Arwynne chats with guest Sionnaine, who has a fascinating Libra stellium of Saturn, Venus and Neptune.

Additionally Mars makes an entrance to create a dynamic rolling stellium. For further context, Sionnaine’s natal chart  features a Sagittarian Sun and Gemini Ascendant. 

Planets in Libra

Here are some more articles about Libra. As I write more I’ll add them here.

The Other Signs

If you want to discover more about the other signs click on the image below.

Author Bio

Alison Price: Professional Astrologer

Alison helps you uncover your individual creativity and lead a fulfilling life using your own astrology. She shares her wisdom from the heart with a touch of humor. She offers Consultations for everyone and Coaching for Aspiring Astrologers.

If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

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