Libra: The Unique Sign

Libra is typically considered as a unique sign because it is actually the only sign having a symbol that is inanimate and is not represented by an animal or person. Similarly, it a very desirable zodiac sign because it represents the zenith of the year where in harvest is at its peak.

Basically, Libra is the seventh astrological sign in the Zodiac and is astrologically considered as a “masculine” sign. At the same time, it is also a positive or extrovert sign and an air sign.

In western astrology, Libra is one of four cardinal signs and is said to be ruled by the planet Venus.

Generally, individuals who are under the sign Libra are born when the Sun was in Libra sign. Whenever under the sidereal zodiac, the Sun is in Libra roughly from September 23- 24 to November 15. However, if under tropical zodiac, it is presently there roughly from as early as September 23- 24 to October 22.

Being Symbolized by the Golden Scales

Libra being represented and symbolized by the golden scales is normally linked to the Greek Goddess of Justice, Themis, and Atalanta, the Greek mythological figure. In some cases, also with the daughter of Themis, Astraea, who became the constellation of Virgo, and carried the scales of justice.

For whatever particular reason, in some rare instances, it is also associated with the goddesses Aphrodite or Venus and Eris or Discordia, together with the god Xolotl and goddesses Hermione or Concordia, Hera or Juno, Ishtar, Freyja and Frigg.

Possible Traits

Possible traits Libra people may actually possess are the traits like being cooperative, diplomatic, urbane, fair, clinging, graceful, charming, just, open-minded, social, refined, and balanced. For such good traits, Libra people can then be into occupations such as artist, real estate agent, entertainer, and even lawyer.

But on on the other hand, Libra people have a tendency to be indecisive, dull, extremely rationalized, and lazy.

Libra with Some Other Signs

Astrologically speaking, Libra is compatible with the signs Aquarius, Gemini, and Libra if actually based on birth dates, birth months, birth years, position of a sign within the Sun, the Moon, Stars, or the like.

However, the said compatibility should just be a reference or a guideline to compatibility basing on the qualities and elements within the zodiac and not as a single profile or reading.