Libra: The Scales
The sign of balance, harmony, and partnership.
Symbol
The Scales
Key Traits
Charming, diplomatic, social, fair-minded, and cooperative. Libras seek harmony in all areas of life and have a natural sense of justice.
Element & Mode
Air – Intellectual, communicative.
Cardinal – Initiating, active.
Relationships
Libras are natural partners. They value equality, deep conversation, and aesthetic harmony in their relationships.
Strengths
Strong sense of fairness, graciousness, ability to see multiple perspectives, and a talent for bringing people together.
Focus Area
Their energy is best directed towards creating balance, building partnerships, and pursuing beauty and art.
The Constellation Myth
Libra is one of the zodiac's few inanimate symbols. It is often associated with the Scales of Justice held by Astraea, the Greek goddess of innocence and purity, who became the constellation Virgo. Thus, Libra represents the pursuit of balance and justice that follows the analytical mind of Virgo.