Dictionary term
Libra
Direct answer
Libra is the seventh zodiac sign: cardinal air, ruled by Venus, associated with relationship, proportion, justice, aesthetics, diplomacy, and mutual awareness.
Libra is cardinal air, ruled by Venus.
The sign glyph and elemental field orient the archetype without reducing it to a stereotype.Quick reference
- Use when
- Use Libra when interpreting partnership, design, negotiation, conflict mediation, social grace, justice, and the house where life asks for proportion.
- Do not use it for
- Do not reduce Libra to people-pleasing.
- In astrology
- Libra is cardinal air, ruled by Venus, opposite Aries, and begins autumn in the tropical zodiac.
- Reference category
- Zodiac Signs
- Related terms
- Zodiac, Sun Sign, Moon Sign, Rising Sign
Deeper Almanac guide: Libra zodiac guide. This dictionary entry is a concise definition page; the linked guide remains the long-form topic page.
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The story behind Libra
Libra carries scales symbolism and is the only zodiac sign represented by an object rather than a living creature.
Libra in spiritual tradition
Spiritually, Libra asks what would be beautiful because it is also fair.
Why Libra matters
Libra matters because it shows where a chart seeks balance, beauty, fair exchange, conversation, and the intelligence of considering another person.
Libra at work: an example
Libra on the second house may connect money and self-worth with aesthetics, clients, partnership, or fair pricing.
Sources and editorial method
This concise reference separates established definitions from historical, symbolic, or interpretive claims. Entries without external references are presented as editorial summaries rather than primary-source scholarship.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Zodiac Signs
- Also appears in
- Zodiac Signs
- Aliases
- Libra sign, Libra zodiac sign
- Last updated
- 2026-07-15
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Common questions
What is Libra?
Libra is the seventh zodiac sign: cardinal air, ruled by Venus, associated with relationship, proportion, justice, aesthetics, diplomacy, and mutual awareness.
How is Libra used in astrology?
Use Libra when interpreting partnership, design, negotiation, conflict mediation, social grace, justice, and the house where life asks for proportion.
What should I avoid when interpreting Libra?
Do not reduce Libra to people-pleasing. Libra can be sharp about justice and proportion.
