Libra is a Cardinal Air sign, ruled by Venus. As the seventh sign of the zodiac, and the only one not represented by a living animal or person, the Libra individual is a refined, sociable, and charming individual who dislikes violence and injustice. Famous and historical figures sharing Libra traits include President Dwight Eisenhower (October 14), John Lennon (October 9), Truman Capote (September 30), and Groucho Marx (October 2).
The Libra personality is one with a strong sense of right and wrong, who despises discord and confrontation. These are tactful people who approach life with a bit of sugar-coating to make the ride less bumpy for themselves and for those around them. With the scales as their symbol, Libras innately and often unconsciously strive for balance and serenity in their lives, sometimes going to extremes to maintain the peace despite the ups and downs inherent in everyday living. Libras are generally well-liked in their social circles and function best in situations in which they are surrounded by admiring friends and family. They are the best in the zodiac as far as being able to see both sides of an issue, but in their need to please everyone all the time, they may often be perceived as uncommitted or indecisive. Libra appreciates beauty, and will usually have top quality possessions and a tasteful wardrobe and hair style. In their quest to be all things to all people, Libra may come off as somewhat flirtatious in some instances, and may have a tendency towards gossip, as they can't get enough of learning all about the people around them. They are the peacekeepers of the zodiac, and when trouble arises, you can count on Libra to help smooth ruffled feathers.
For those with a Libra child, you have a kid with a winning personality who can charm the pants off anyone who comes into his circle. The "balance" aspect of this sign rears its head early, and your little Libra will be horrified at perceived injustices suffered by his siblings, but this is nothing compared to the horror he will display if the injustice is directed at him personally. If this is the case, the Libra child will hold a grudge until he feels that appropriate apologies have been offered. Early on, the Libra child tries to please everyone, and if there are stronger or louder siblings in the family, he might be pushed into quiet submission in the interests of avoiding confrontation. This is a creative and imaginative kid who listens carefully and may at times offer surprising insight beyond his years. Once in school, the Libra child will be a social butterfly that will likely do quite well in the refined subjects, such as art and literature, but it may be a challenge to drum up his interest in science or math. The intelligence is there, but often the drive will be absent as far as excelling in school, so gentle guidance may be necessary to keep little Libra on track.
Libra in the workplace will be the one with a beautifully appointed office with plenty of chairs for visitors. This is a good networker with a lot of business contacts, who is good at bringing people together for the common good. Co-workers will find Libra charming and diplomatic, and will often seek out Libra with personal or professional problems due to Libra's ability to see both sides of the issue. Libra may not be the fastest worker due to his tendency to examine all aspects of a task, but the finished product will generally be near perfect, with all the bases covered. Libra will not tolerate disharmony in the workplace for long, and if problems can't be resolved, he will likely quickly move on to a more peaceful atmosphere. Due to his inherent need for balance and justice, Libra can generally be trusted to deal with issues in the workplace fairly and honestly.
If you have found a romantic partner in Libra, you have found a classy, intelligent, caring, and sensual partner indeed. Your Libra mate will be loyal and fair, and will be an empathetic listener who will ignore your shortcomings for the sake of harmony in the relationship. For those who are Libras, do make a quick mental check to be sure that you are not hooking up just to have someone around. The mentality that anyone is better than no one is very strong in the Libra personality and may cause you to make unfortunate mistakes in your choice of partners.
The best matches for Libra are Aquarius, Gemini, and another Libra. With a little work, relationships with Leo, Virgo, or Sagittarius may last. It will likely be tough going with Aries, Cancer, and Capricorn.
Libra in any relationship is a loyal friend who is interested in your issues and who will bend over backwards to treat you fairly. However, watch out for little white lies that are designed to sugar coat the rough edges of reality for you. Libra will be kind and compassionate, and will welcome you into their circle of friends readily. You may detect some indecisiveness, but a little prodding will usually propel Libra to take a stand on one side or the other - at least for the moment. In general, friendship with a Libra will be an easy-going, long-lasting, satisfying experience
