Libra dates and key facts
The conventional dates for Libra are September 23 – October 22. The exact start shifts a little from year to year: depending on the year, the Sun’s entry into Libra falls in the window September 22 – 24 (UTC), so if you were born on a boundary day, add your birth time and place in the calculator above. Libra is an air sign of the cardinal modality, ruled by Venus; its symbol is the Scales. The opposite sign is Aries.
Libra personality
Libra is the cardinal air sign and is ruled by Venus, which here is associated with harmony, beauty and partnership. Its symbol, the Scales, is the only object among the zodiac symbols and stands for balance and justice. The air element is linked with ideas and relationships, the cardinal modality with initiative, and Venus with charm. In the traditional picture, Libra takes the initiative in bringing people together, smooths over conflict and has a strong sense of fairness and good taste. Because it weighs every option, Libra is also said to find decisions difficult, especially when someone might be disappointed.
Libra strengths and weaknesses
Strengths traditionally attributed to Libra: diplomatic, fair, sociable and graceful. Typical weaknesses: indecisive, conflict-avoidant and people-pleasing. Libra is traditionally said to grow by making decisions and standing by them, even when not everyone agrees. Saying no, expressing anger in healthy ways and asking what it wants rather than what others want are classic themes. The sense of fairness Libra is known for is at its best when it includes fairness towards itself.
Libra in love
In love, Libra is traditionally seen as the sign of partnership. It is said to enjoy romance, courtesy and shared experiences such as art, music and good company. Libra puts real effort into keeping the peace and making a relationship feel balanced and fair. Astrologers note that the sign may avoid difficult conversations to keep the atmosphere pleasant, which can let problems pile up. A partner who is considerate and willing to talk things through calmly is said to bring out its affectionate, loyal side. By the traditional rules used in our compatibility tool, the best matches for Libra are Gemini, Aquarius and Sagittarius.
Libra at work
At work, Libra is associated with diplomacy, aesthetics and teamwork. Astrologers often connect the sign with law, mediation, human resources, design, fashion, the arts, public relations or customer-facing roles. Libra is said to work best in a pleasant, cooperative setting and to be good at negotiating solutions that everyone can accept. Open conflict, rudeness or ugly surroundings are said to drain it. Libra often does well in a partnership or a team where its talent for bringing people together is put to use.
Zodiac Sign Calculator
How to use
- 1Enter your date of birth.
- 2Born on a day when the sign changes? Add your birth time and place: search for a city, or enter latitude, longitude and time zone.
- 3Read your sign with its element, modality, ruling planet, symbol, traits, strengths, weaknesses and opposite sign.
- 4Open the compatibility pages for your three best matches, or check the table of all 12 sign dates.
How the calculator finds your sign
Your zodiac sign, also called your star sign or Sun sign, is the sign the Sun was in on the day you were born. With only a date, the calculator uses the conventional date ranges. The Sun does not change sign on the same day every year, though: depending on the year, the change can fall a day earlier or later. If you add your birth time and place, the tool computes the Sun’s exact ecliptic longitude and shows its degree, so a boundary (cusp) birthday is settled precisely. Daylight saving time is handled automatically, and the tool warns you when your date is a boundary day and no time has been entered.
Zodiac sign dates
The conventional dates are: Aries March 21 – April 19, Taurus April 20 – May 20, Gemini May 21 – June 20, Cancer June 21 – July 22, Leo July 23 – August 22, Virgo August 23 – September 22, Libra September 23 – October 22, Scorpio October 23 – November 21, Sagittarius November 22 – December 21, Capricorn December 22 – January 19, Aquarius January 20 – February 18 and Pisces February 19 – March 20. The calculator uses the tropical zodiac of Western astrology, which is tied to the seasons rather than to the constellations.
Elements, modalities and ruling planets
Each sign belongs to one of four elements (fire, earth, air, water) and one of three modalities (cardinal, fixed, mutable), and has a ruling planet; for Scorpio, Aquarius and Pisces both the modern and the traditional ruler are shown. Astrologers use these building blocks to describe a sign’s temperament: fire is associated with enthusiasm, earth with practicality, air with ideas and water with feelings. The result card also names your opposite sign and the three signs that score highest with yours in the compatibility tool.
Astrology is for entertainment
Astrology is a cultural tradition, not a science. There is no scientific evidence that the position of the Sun at birth shapes personality, relationships or the future. The descriptions on this page summarise what astrologers traditionally say about each sign. Enjoy them as a conversation starter, not as advice for real decisions. Your date of birth stays in your browser and is not sent anywhere.
Frequently asked questions
What is my zodiac sign?
It is the sign the Sun was in when you were born. Enter your date of birth above; for example, someone born on May 1 is a Taurus.
What if I was born on the cusp?
On boundary days the sign depends on the year and the exact time. Add your birth time and place and the calculator works out which side of the line the Sun was on.
Is a zodiac sign the same as a star sign or Sun sign?
Yes. All three terms mean the sign the Sun was in at your birth. Your Moon sign and rising sign are different and need a birth time.
Why do some websites give slightly different dates?
Because the Sun enters each sign on a slightly different day each year, sites round the boundaries differently. The calculator avoids this by computing the Sun’s actual position when you give a birth time.
Is this the tropical or the sidereal zodiac?
Tropical, as used in Western astrology. Vedic (sidereal) astrology usually places the Sun about one sign earlier.
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