Libra, The Scales
Libra, The Scales, is the seventh sign of the zodiac, which runs from September 24th to October 23rd every year.
Western astrology is based on the Sign of the Zodiac of a person's date of birth. Astronomers used the term "zodiac" to mean the ring of constellations that lines the ecliptic, which is the Sun's apparent path across the sky during the year.
Western astrology divides the year in to 12 segments, and the names given to these 12 segments are called the "Signs of the Zodiac". Each one is named after the animal or object shaped patterns of stars in the part of the zodiac that the sun passes through during that segment of the year.
Western astrology holds that a typical person born under each sign of the zodiac has a set of positive and negative characteristics and character traits. These characteristics and character traits may not fully apply to every person born under that sign.
Libra Characteristics
Libra is a masculine, or positive, sign, so Libra people tend to be spontaneous and self-expressive.
Libra is an Air sign, so Libra people tend to be lively in mind and fluent in expression.
Libra is one of the Cardinal signs, which are the signs of dynamic change, movement, and great vitality. Libra people tend to have these characteristics.
Libra Character Traits
According to Astrology Insight, people born under Libra tend to have these character traits:
- Positive traits: diplomatic, urbane, romantic, charming, easy going, sociable, idealistic, and peaceable
- Negative traits: indecisive, changeable, gullible, easily influenced, flirtatious, and self indulgent
Influence of Chinese Zodiac Signs on Libra
Read about how the characteristics and character traits of people under Libra are influenced by the Animals of Chinese Zodiac they were born under.
Libra Birthstone
Western astrology associates a birthstone with each sign of the zodiac. They are designed to support the strengths of the zodiac sign, and to compensate for its weaknesses.
Peridot is the birthstone for people born under the Libra zodiac sign. Peridot is a lime green variety of olivine, which is a mixture of the minerals fayalite and forsterite. Peridot are associated with prosperity, happiness, fame, dignity, protection, and success.
Libra Planetary Ruler
The Ruler of each sign of the zodiac has a special potency in that sign, and has a more powerful influence over that sign when it is in the sign's part of the zodiac. The planetary ruler of Libra is Venus.
Libra Color
Blue is the main color for people born under Libra. For more information, see Colors for the Signs of the Zodiac.
Libra Compatibility
Western astrology holds that the character traits for each sign of the zodiac determine if two people are compatible. People who trust in Western astrology often consider the compatibility of their zodiac signs before committing to a romantic relationship or to a business relationship.
Libra people are most compatible with the other Air Signs: Gemini and Aquarius. They are also compatible with the Fire Signs: Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius.
Horoscope for 2012 for Libra
2012 should be a reasonable year for Libra people, with career and relationships improving as the year progresses. They should be careful with their money to avoid financial difficulties . For a full horoscope for 2012, see Horoscope for the Libra Sign of the Zodiac.
The Signs of the Zodiac
The 12 signs of the zodiac are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.
Sources:
Mark Tibbits - A professional writer and educator who writes about Astrology, South Asia/China, the UK, the British Royal Family, and Religion.
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