Libra

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Libra


Element
Air, interactivity
Quality
Cardinal, active
Rulers
Venus, on its airy side

Natural houses
The seventh house

Alternative names
The scales

1 General
2 Zodiacal comparison
3 Occupations
4 Libra personalities
5 Planets in the sign

Libra is the most chummy, socially minded sign within the zodiac. The ruler of this sign is Venus, on its airy side. Its natural house is the seventh house.

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Libra is normally a very sociable sign. It is quite concerned with its social environment and seeks to impact, and normally bring some sense of balance into it. It is somewhat intellectual in demeanor, and surely does not like boring people. This sign has a natural flirtatious inclination and it is usually charming in character (unless the astrological chart is very difficult). This especially finds expression when Mercury is in this sign and unafflicted.

Libras like to see fair play, and usually do not take well to displays of unkindness. Like Taurus (both are ruled by Venus), the sign of Libra generally reflects refined senses which normally does not bode well with unsightly things. With moderately difficult indications in the chart, it may repress much disagreeable content out of the limelight, however unusual Uranus influences may change this pattern of behavior. With heavy negative indications the Libra individual may well lose the balance of this sign in a dramatic fashion, but this often comes at a price of internal torment. A Libra often has a rather ostentatious appearance.

Libra tends to be quite indecisive, often taking too many things into consideration, and procrastinating making decisions or acting on them. A strong influence by Mars can assuage this with some restless impulsivity, but then the person may wind up making mistakes. A strong Mercury set-up in the chart can help to override these natural Libra issues.

They usually draw to people with open, fun personalities who aren't prone to acting disagreeably. They themselves usually take pains not to act as such (unless very afflicted) normally even if this involves bending the truth to a degree. Here again this pattern may break-clean with unusual influences by Uranus. In romantic partners, looks usually take on a great importance.

Libras can sometimes reflect other people's behavior, and although they do not usually like conflict, they can find themselves acting in ways they don't like around negative people, often rendering them extremely unhappy (especially in a chart with sensitive elements).

Libra is usually quite a considerate sign, unless Mars is prominent which can make the individual only appear to be so, or reflect the individual's use of diplomacy as a tool to get what he wants. This sign tends to love itself, and can have a somewhat supercilious demeanor. It can be a bit too delicate and take things to heart. They can be a bit silly sometimes, and are fascinated by and susceptible to kitsch.

Libra is usually an open-minded sign, willing and wanting to listen to what others have to say.

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There is a naturally high-strung 180 degree angle between these signs.

Unlike Aries, Libra is much more considerate and fair. It can be attracted to Aries' firm confidence, enthusiastic and assertive character, but its inconsiderate, infantile and insensitive ways can strain such association, and may become hurtful for Libra. There are often many arguments between these signs in close relationships. Otherwise, Aries can be rather exciting for Libra.

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Libra often attracts to Leo as it is usually attracted to strong individuals, to balance its own indecisive nature. Libra also usually seeks fun and excitement in its relationships, which Leo can more easily supply. Libra can have a problem with Leo's somewhat selfish demeanor, and may sometimes be embarrassed by certain lacks of manners in Leo's personality. Libra can sometimes be annoyed by Leo's adamant mentality and dominance in decision-making. In some instances there may be some issues of trust, as both signs have flirty inclinations. Nevertheless, these signs tend to match up alright.

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Although both signs can be quite considerate, Pisces tends to be more self-effacing and passive in the face of many things that would set off Libra. Libra likes Pisces' considerate demeanor, but may be dumbfounded by its puzzling emotional nature. Libra wants to understand people, but these signs seem to have a hard time understanding each other. It may sometimes seem as if they are talking Chinese to each other. Nevertheless, there is often something magical in this association, although there may be more fantasy than substance. There is often an issue of decision-making between them, as neither sign is especially decisive.