♎ Libra dates, traits & compatibility
Libra dates: September 23 – October 22. Libra is the 7th sign of the zodiac, a air sign ruled by Venus and symbolised by the scales ⚖️.
- Dates
- September 23 – October 22
- Element
- Air
- Modality
- Cardinal
- Ruling planet
- Venus
- Symbol
- ♎ The Scales
- Best matches
- Gemini, Aquarius, Leo, Sagittarius
Libra personality traits
Libra, represented by the Scales, is the sign of balance, harmony and partnership. It is linked with beauty and fairness, and Libras are often pictured as natural diplomats with a strong sense of style.
Strengths
- Cooperative
- Gracious
- Balanced
- Sociable
Challenges
- Indecisive
- People-pleasing
- Avoids conflict
Libra in love and at work
Love: Libra is described as a romantic who values partnership, harmony and thoughtful gestures.
Work: Law, design, diplomacy, mediation and client-facing roles match the Libra description.
Libra compatibility with every sign
- ♊ Gemini · 88%
- ♒ Aquarius · 88%
- ♌ Leo · 83%
- ♐ Sagittarius · 83%
- ♎ Libra · 77%
- ♈ Aries · 68%
- ♍ Virgo · 60%
- ♏ Scorpio · 60%
- ♉ Taurus · 57%
- ♓ Pisces · 57%
- ♋ Cancer · 54%
- ♑ Capricorn · 54%
Libra man and woman
Libra birthdays
Every date in the Libra season. Tap a date to see its famous birthdays.
- September 23
- September 24
- September 25
- September 26
- September 27
- September 28
- September 29
- September 30
- October 1
- October 2
- October 3
- October 4
- October 5
- October 6
- October 7
- October 8
- October 9
- October 10
- October 11
- October 12
- October 13
- October 14
- October 15
- October 16
- October 17
- October 18
- October 19
- October 20
- October 21
- October 22
Famous Libra people
- October 7, 1952President of the Russian Federation
- October 2, 1869Indian independence activist (1869–1948)
- October 15, 1844German philosopher (1844-1900)
- October 13, 1925Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990
- October 1, 1924President of the United States from 1977 to 1981 (1924–2024)
- October 6, 1887Swiss-French architect, designer, urbanist, and writer (1886–1965)
- October 20, 1964Vice President of the United States from 2021 to 2025
- October 21, 1833Swedish chemist and inventor (1833–1896)
- October 14, 1890President of the United States from 1953 to 1961 (1890–1969)
- October 7, 1885Danish physicist (1885–1962)
- October 9, 1940British musician (1940–1980)
- September 29, 1943President of Poland from 1990 to 1995 (born 1943)
- October 17, 1972American rapper, record producer and actor
- September 29, 1901Italian–American physicist (1901–1954)
- October 21, 1949Prime Minister of Israel (born 1949), (1996–1999; 2009–2021; 2022–present)
- September 29, 1936Italian media tycoon and politician (1936–2023)
- September 26, 1888US-British poet (1888–1965)
- October 9, 1966Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2016
- September 28, 1934French actress, singer, animal rights activist (1934–2025)
- October 5, 1713French Enlightenment philosopher writer and encyclopædist (1713–1784)
- October 11, 1884American diplomat and activist, First Lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945 (1884–1962)
- September 26, 1889German philosopher (1889–1976)
- September 25, 1897American writer (1897-1962)
- October 1, 1956Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2016 to 2019
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Libra dates?
Libra dates are September 23 to October 22. People born on the first or last day of this range are sometimes described as being "on the cusp" with the neighbouring sign.
What element is Libra?
Libra is a air sign with a cardinal modality, and it is ruled by Venus.
Who is Libra most compatible with?
In traditional astrology, Libra is considered most compatible with Gemini, Aquarius, Leo, Sagittarius.
What is the Libra symbol?
The Libra symbol is ♎, representing the scales.