Libra (Tula) — The Complete Sign Guide
Libra (Tula in Vedic astrology) is the harmonizer — fair, charming, relational. Born Sep 23 – Oct 22, it is a Cardinal Air sign ruled by Venus, symbolised by the Scales.
Libra is the zodiac's diplomat: charming, fair-minded and happiest in partnership. Ruled by Venus, you crave balance, beauty and harmony, and you weigh every side before you decide. Relationship is where you come alive.
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Libra personality traits
Libra is the zodiac's diplomat: charming, fair-minded and happiest in partnership. Ruled by Venus, you crave balance, beauty and harmony, and you weigh every side before you decide. Relationship is where you come alive.
Libra strengths
Libra at its best is: Diplomatic and fair, Charming and sociable, Aesthetic and refined, Cooperative. These are the qualities that make Libra recognisable and reliable once you understand the sign.
Libra weaknesses
Every sign has a shadow. For Libra the growth edges are: Indecisive, Avoids conflict, Can people-please. Naming them is how a Libra turns them into strengths.
Libra in love and compatibility
In love Libra is romantic, considerate and partnership-oriented — you're at your best in a duo. You seek an equal, someone with whom life feels balanced and beautiful.
Libra career and money
Harmony and beauty guide your work: law, diplomacy, design, fashion, HR, counselling, the arts and any role that balances people or aesthetics.
Libra Sun sign vs Moon sign (Rashi)
Western astrology reads your Libra Sun sign for identity. Vedic astrology (Jyotish) leans on your Moon sign — your Tula Rashi — for the emotional core. A Libra Moon tends to be harmony-seeking, relational and unsettled by conflict. ShivAstro computes both from your exact birth details so you see the full picture.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸What are the dates for Libra?
Libra covers roughly Sep 23 – Oct 22. If you were born near the edge (a "cusp"), only an exact birth chart confirms your true Sun sign — ShivAstro calculates it free.
▸Who is Libra most compatible with?
Libra classically harmonises well with the other Air signs and with complementary elements. But real compatibility is read from both full charts — try ShivAstro's free Guna Milan matching for an accurate answer.
▸What planet rules Libra?
Libra is ruled by Venus, which shapes much of the sign's character. The condition of Venus in your personal chart fine-tunes how strongly your Libra traits express.
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