Where elegance meets cool and sense meets sensibility, that's Libra. Libra is the sign of cardinal air. Libra is recognised for its balanced intellect, sense of fairness, and aesthetic sensitivity, as well as for the importance it places on partnership.
Symbol: ♎
The glyph of Libra represents a simple balance or the scales of justice. It also suggests the setting Sun, which reflects the fact that the first day of Libra is the autumn equinox, when day and night reach a point of perfect equilibrium.
Polarity: Positive
Modality: Cardinal
Element: Air
Ruling Planet: Venus
Favourable Colours: Blues and pastels
Lucky Gems: Sapphire, jade, and opal
Part of the Body: Kidneys and skin
Metal: Copper
Key Phrase: I balance
Opposite Sign: Aries
Positive Traits
Intellectually creative: a constant source of new ideas. Very active social life, can get along with others fabulously. Cosmopolitan. Diplomatic: will always try to create harmony among other people. Artistically and/or musically talented. great sense of humour, the born entertainer.
Negative Traits
Not genuine: often creates a sort of “false harmony”, merely to avoid any sort of conflict with other people. Indecisive. Appears to be very open, yet is in fact extremely stubborn in his ideas, which he won’t alter even when faced with logical evidence to the contrary. Not at all practical, very often lazy and addicted to pleasure.
Libra is the sign of civilization. Ruled by Venus, the planet of love and beauty, you act rationally, believe in fairness, and are usually easy to be around. Refined and even tempered, amiable and observant when you want to be, you're the ultimate diplomat. Your artistic sensibility is highly developed, your social sense even more so. Easy-going, graceful, smart, and charming, you’re a sought-after dinner party guest who very much wants to be liked. And although you can’t stop being flirtatious, you’re also a committed partner for whom relationships are indispensable. At the same time, as an air sign, you have a sophisticated intellect and you pride yourself on your sensible approach to life. You’re conscious of the implications of any and all decisions. You seek out information and opposing points of view, and you do your best not to jump to conclusions, often arguing a point just to work your way around all sides of an issue. Plus, let it be said that you enjoy a good debate. Because reason is a high value for you, you naturally try to be objective. That’s the meaning of the scales, your symbol, which represents your ability to weigh both sides of an issue as well as your need to achieve emotional balance. Libra is the only sign symbolised by a physical object rather than a living creature. Most of the time, your thoughtful, objective approach works. The harmony and balance that you seek are achievable.
