Libra is the seventh sign of the zodiac, for people born roughly from September 23 to October 22. It is a cardinal air sign ruled by Venus: fair, sociable and diplomatic, with a love of beauty and balance. Its symbol is the Scales and its tarot card is Justice. Read today's Libra horoscope.
Libra at a glance
| Dates | September 23 – October 22 (varies by a day; see the finder) |
|---|---|
| Element | Air: ideas, communication and connection |
| Modality | Cardinal: starts things and takes the lead |
| Ruling planet | Venus |
| Symbol | The Scales |
| Tarot card | Justice |
| Opposite sign | Aries |
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Libra personality: strengths and challenges
Libra in love and compatibility
Libra is a partnership sign at heart: romantic, attentive and happiest in a relationship of equals. They value good conversation, shared beauty and fairness. The growth point is saying what they really want instead of keeping the peace at any cost.
| Match type | Signs | Why, in traditional astrology |
|---|---|---|
| Easiest matches | Aquarius, Gemini, Sagittarius, Leo | Signs of the same element, or of the element that complements air, tend to understand each other easily. |
| Opposites attract | Aries | The opposite sign has what Libra lacks: strong attraction, and something to learn from each other. |
| More friction | Capricorn, Cancer | Signs three apart ("square") have different needs; it can work, but takes more compromise. |
Sun signs are only one part of compatibility. For a reading based on your birth cards instead, try the tarot love compatibility calculator.
Libra careers
Libra tends to thrive in roles that need people skills and a sense of balance: law and mediation, design, fashion, human resources, diplomacy, sales and client relations.
Libra tarot card: Justice
In the tradition of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, each zodiac sign is linked with a Major Arcana card. Libra's card is Justice. Reading it alongside your sign adds another layer: its themes often echo the strengths and lessons above.
Born on the cusp?
Born on September 22 or 23, or on October 22 or 23? The Sun changes sign at a different time each year, so use the sign finder above with your birth time to know whether you are Virgo or Libra, or Libra or Scorpio.
Libra horoscope
Read the Libra horoscope today, the weekly Libra horoscope or the monthly Libra tarot horoscope, each with a tarot card drawn for the sign.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dates for Libra?
Usually September 23 to October 22. The exact days change slightly each year, so people born on the edges should check with the sign finder on this page.
What is Libra's element and ruling planet?
Libra is an air sign, ruled by Venus, and it is cardinal, a sign that initiates.
Which signs are most compatible with Libra?
Traditionally the other air signs, Gemini and Aquarius, and the fire signs Leo and Sagittarius. Aries, the opposite sign, often brings strong attraction.
What tarot card is Libra?
Justice, the card of fairness, balance and truth.
When is Libra season?
Libra season is the period when the Sun is in Libra, from about September 23 to October 22, starting at the September equinox.
Other zodiac signs
Sources and further reading
- Zodiac · Encyclopaedia Britannica
- Astrology · Encyclopaedia Britannica
- Jean Meeus, Astronomical Algorithms (2nd ed., 1998), chapter 25: the solar position formula used by the sign finder
- How our readings work: randomness, use of AI and limits · The Mystica
Written by The Mystica Editorial Team under our editorial standards. Last reviewed: October 25, 2026. Astrology is a traditional belief system; personality descriptions are offered for reflection and entertainment, not as scientific findings.