Libra is a cardinal air sign ruled by Venus
idealistic · a peacemaker · diplomatic · perfectionist · romantic · refined · poised · gracious · kind · courteous · fair-minded · sociable · charming · artistically creative · cooperative
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Lucky Corner
Gemstone: sapphire, jade
Colors: green, purple, pink
Flowers: large roses, hydrangea, blue flowers in general
Metal: copper
Animals: lizards and other small reptiles
Countries: Austria, Burma, Japan, Argentina, Upper Egypt, Canada, Sweden, Tibet, China, some South Pacific Islands
Cities: Copenhagen, Johannesburg, Warsaw, Rome, Vienna, Lisbon, Frankfurt, Antwerp, Zurich, Seattle, and Auckland
Famous Libra
Will Smith, Barbara Walters, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Brigitte Bardot, Kate Winslet, William Faulkner, Ray Charles, John Coltrane, Mickey Rooney, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Michael Douglas, Heather Locklear, Christopher Reeve, William Faulkner, Olivia Newton-John, Serena Williams, Avril Lavigne, Meat Loaf (Marvin Aday), Hilary Duff, Marcello Mastroianni, Gwyneth Paltrow, Mira Sorvino, Michelangelo Antonioni, Anita Ekberg, Jerry Lee Lewis, Naomi Watts, Greer Garson, Monica Bellucci, Truman Capote, Fran Drescher, Jenna Elfman, Martina Hingis, Deborah Kerr, Julie Andrews, Jimmy Carter, Mahatma Mohandas Gandhi, Donna Karan, Sting, Kelly Ripa, Tommy Lee, Ashlee Simpson, Gwen Stefani, Buster Keaton, Susan Sarandon, Liev Schreiber, Alicia Silverstone, Sir Bob Geldof, Bernie Mac, Britt Ekland, Carole Lombard, Simon Cowell, Yo-Yo Ma, Rachel McAdams, Vladimir Putin, Matt Damon, Reverend Jesse Jackson, Johnny Ramone, Sigourney Weaver, John Lennon, Jason Wu, Yohji Yamamoto, Stefano Tonchi, Sean Lennon, Sharon Osbourne, Guiseppe Verdi, Eleanor Roosevelt, Michelle Trachtenberg, Michelle Wie, Hugh Jackman, Luciano Pavarotti, Sacha Baron Cohen, Marie Osmond, Margaret Thatcher, Bruce Springsteen, e.e. cummings, Ralph Lauren, Usher, Emeril Lagasse, Friedrich Nietzsche, Mario Puzo, Zac Efron, Oscar Wilde, Suzanne Somers, Nick Cannon, Eminem, Rita Hayworth, Martina Navratilova, Magdalena Frackowiak, Viggo Mortensen, Snoop Dogg, Alfred Nobel, Annie Leibovitz and Catherine Deneuve.
Strengths
- Able to lead on behalf of good causes
- An excellent mediator
- Artistic
- Charming
- Communicative
- Cooperative
- Good companion
- Good negotiator
- Has clear opinions
- A true chameleon
- Loving and romantic
- Refined
- Sense of fair play
- Sincere
- Uses intellect when going into action
- Very strong and defined beliefs
- Has instinctive sense of style and can turn a dark studio apartment into a Moroccan showplace given a few days
- Ooze charm and charisma
Weaknesses
- Avoidance of emotionally charged scenes or decisions makes them a bit of a wimps
- Fearful
- Overly flirtatious
- Often spoiled
- Melodramatic
- Indecisive
- Indolent or sulky
- Manipulative
- Narcissistic
- Overbearing
- People often feel they’re mechanical and cold – Libras are an air sign, tending to think logically rather than emotionally
- Total inability to make up their mind and stick to a decision once they’ve made it!
Behavior – Female
- Has excellent powers of analysis
- Is excellent at partnership and teamwork
- Is very aware of her looks
- Loves luxurious clothes and perfumes
- Presents her opinions with diplomacy and tact
- Takes care of her body and appearance
- Has a rebellious streak in her
- Loves going to concerts and taking art courses
- Uses her natural attraction to get what she wants
- Will create a beautiful home
- Most likely had the best grades in class back in school
- Might have tendency to steal friends’ boyfriends
Behavior – Male
- Can be fickle and change his mind often
- Can be lavish with money, spending it on things that will bring happiness
- Enjoys art and needs harmony
- Gives advice freely
- Has financial abilities
- Is a master in the art of romance (but can be both hot and cold)
- Is interested in the facts of a situation so that he can come to a balanced decision
- Is very trustworthy
- Wants to make a visual impression that is appropriate to the task at hand, whether it be an international conference, a romantic assignation, or a day on the beach
- Likes the History Channel
- Loves giving fair due to people that surround him
- Makes very concrete judgments
Love
- Does not want a partner who is overly demonstrative
- Enjoys romantic settings
- Almost always stands out in group social settings
- Is casual and easygoing
- Is emotionally dependant upon the partner
- Will do anything to avoid hurting the loved one
- Will ignore the partner’s shortcomings in return for love
At Home
- Uses good taste to create a place of harmony
- Will be a very gracious host, offering good food and wines while making interesting conversation
- Will enjoy arguing about almost everything with all the family – just for the sake of it
- Will keep the place tidy and clean, unless he or she has become resentful due to unfair treatment
- Will spend time just lounging around listening to music or reading pleasant books
- Usually likes a very organized refrigerator
As a Parent
- Gives the children the best possible education
- Is often quite permissive
- Likes to be proud of the children’s appearance and behavior
- May spoil the children
- Will probably dominate the family
- Will show his or her children much affection
- Will try to be just and fair
- Wants kids to learn from the mistakes
At Work
- Builds a good network of contacts
- Is a great promoter of ideas
- Is more often than not in partnership
- Is usually honest in business
- Takes time to get things right
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Work Environment
- If there is music, it must be classical or refined
- Must be harmonious – Libras can get migraines just because the walls are the wrong color
- Should be free from anything upsetting
- Should be peaceful
- Will have a calm but purposeful atmosphere
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Employer
- Believes his or her policy is the best
- Has strong opinions about finance
- Is an expert at the rational analysis of situations
- Is unhurried but extremely restless
- Often suggests unusual answers to problems
- Takes note of everyone’s opinion before making decisions
- Has no problem firing people
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Employee
- Belongs to a union
- Can be moody, but is not rude or mean
- Expects and gives a fair deal
- Mediates effectively in personality tiffs
- Needs periods of rest
- Never gossips, although he or she talks a lot
- Knows how to assess an office situation and then take advantage of it
Careers
- Academic advisor
- Architect
- Art dealer
- Beautician
- Entrepreneur
- Food expert or critic
- Graphic artist
- Headhunter
- HR manager
- Interior decorator
- Judge
- Landscaper
- Lawyer
- Negotiator
- Notary
- Novelist
- Politician



