If your date of birth is between 23 September and 23 October, you are almost certainly a Libra. People born under this sign have a fiery temperament, full of zeal and enthusiasm. Their ruling planet is Venus, which makes them playful and good at relationships. Librans also have their faults, namely a lack of initiative and superficiality. Find out more about the character traits of Libra and its compatibility with other signs.
Libra overview
Associated with the classic element of air, Libra joins the other two air signs, Gemini and Aquarius. It is also a cardinal sign, like Aries, Cancer and Capricorn. In fact, the signs of the zodiac are divided into 3 types: cardinal, fixed and variable. The cardinal signs are so called because they are found at the beginning of each season. People born in these signs are full of energy and joie de vivre. The sign of Libra enters the autumn season, which makes it tender, loving and sociable.
Librans also have a harmonious physique, with regular, fine features and an average build. Their favourite colours are white, beige, black, fuchsia pink and shades of grey. Libra is mainly associated with 3 metals: copper, titanium and chrome. Their birthstones are jade, pink topaz, white opal and chrysolite. Its flowers are hydrangea, orchid and rose.
Libra’s strengths and qualities
People born under the sign of Libra have many human values. They are very outgoing and friendly. They love to meet new people. Full of diplomacy, they know how to handle conflict tactfully. Peaceful by nature, they abhor confrontation and injustice. They are balanced, wise, sensitive and stable.
Librans are also polite and act from the heart. Sincere, they are always ready to say what they think and abhor hypocrisy. They are also positive and rarely in a bad mood. They are also very refined, intelligent and cultured people.
Weaknesses and faults of the Libra
Despite their stable nature, Librans are very indecisive. They take a long time to think things through before making a decision. They also lack initiative and don’t like to take risks. This prevents them from living life to the full. This sign also has an inferiority complex that prevents them from asserting themselves. Their lack of personality makes them dependent on others and susceptible to influence.
Librans are lazy, always putting things off until tomorrow. Always attracted to luxury, they tend to be superficial and vain. They are seriously unnatural, always trying to please others. Finally, they are unstable in relationships, which they quickly tire of.
Libra compatibility with other signs of the zodiac
People born under the sign of Libra are very compatible in love with the sign of Gemini. They are constantly attracted to them. They also have an affinity with the sign of Cancer, with whom their love life will be torrid. Likewise, Librans are a perfect match for Leo, whose vibrant intelligence will never cease to seduce them. They’ll have a wonderful love affair with Sagittarius and a lasting relationship with Aquarius.
On a friendly level, the signs compatible with Libra are: Aries, Virgo, Pisces and Capricorn. Librans also get on well with people of their own sign. On the other hand, they don’t get on well with Taurus and Scorpio.