♎︎ Libra: zodiac sign meaning

The Scales · Air · Cardinal · ruled by Venus

By The Crystal Moonlight team · Published 27 October 2026

Libra is the 7th sign of the zodiac, a cardinal air sign ruled by Venus. The Sun is in Libra for people born roughly 23 September – 22 October, but every planet in your chart can be in Libra, and each one shows a different side of the sign.

What does Libra mean for your Sun, Moon and rising sign?

Sun in Libra · The Diplomat

With the Sun in Libra you seek balance, beauty and fairness. You are charming, sociable and gifted at seeing both sides of a story. Relationships are central to your life, and you bring grace to every room you enter.

Moon in Libra · Your emotional needs

With the Moon in Libra you need harmony to feel at ease. You are gracious, sensitive to others and happiest in good company. Conflict unsettles you, and you work hard to keep the peace around you.

Libra rising · The Charmer

With Libra rising you meet the world with grace. People see you as pleasant, polite and easy to like, someone who makes others feel welcome. You have a natural sense of balance and good manners, and you tend to smooth over tension.

What does each planet mean in Libra?

What are the key facts about Libra?

Dates (Sun)	23 September – 22 October
Symbol	The Scales
Element	Air
Mode	Cardinal
Ruler	Venus
Polarity	Active (yang)
Opposite sign	Aries
Natural house	7th house
Body	Kidneys and lower back
Gemstone	Opal
Colour	Soft pink