Libra Traits
♎ 24 September - 23 October · Air · Cardinal · ruled by Venus
Personality, strengths and weak spots.
Libra personal traits
Standing in front of you is a symbol of charm, famous for being unable to decide. By the time you notice that you have fallen under an attraction whose cause you cannot name, it will already be too late. They have an enchanted air about them; with their rhythmic movements they live as though they were dancing. Beside them your anger disappears; even at your most furious they have the ability to settle you. And although they enjoy an argument, very few people can master a subject so skilfully and then declare victory without once raising their voice - a Libra manages it. In rooms where you are swinging a sword, they will send smiles and grace. In their head there is a remarkable balance. You can never tell what they are thinking. Beneath that agreeable, affectionate nature lies a hidden strength. They read a room very quickly and set about finding where the concealed details are. Rather than working themselves into the ground to master a subject, they choose the settings where their sharp perception and sound reasoning will do the work. To succeed, they work in an agreeable silence on tangible matters that will raise them up, not on the impossible. Convinced as they are that what they do is right, they cannot stop themselves waiting for approval. You will never have the chance to criticise them; if you attempt it, they will smile at you with every ounce of their grace, listen to your suggestions attentively, thank you politely and move away - and then never ask your opinion again. Behind that smiling face hides a formidable ego; love and art are the elements of their life. They can give up anything in the world except the abstract ideas that feed their character and carry their feelings. Reason, logic, love... Standing in front of you is a person who is, in every respect, out of the ordinary. If you want a place in the pan of their scales, you will have to be well above the usual measures - and we should warn you now that this is not an easy person.
Libra physical traits
Libra''s physical constitution is very strong; you could call them the most beautiful people of the zodiac. They are tall and slender, with straight brown hair, a round face, fair skin and dark eyes. Libra is a sign of balance, and the slightest imbalance is enough to throw their sensitive body into disorder. When they are ill they expect a great deal of attention; if they do not get it, they turn irritable and become more ill still. Because of the swells in their inner world they suffer headaches and a tendency to overeat. Since their nervous system affects the stomach, they should balance excess stomach acid with food containing phosphorus. The Libra metabolism is very slow; because they are fond of spiced, sauced and sugary food, they are liable to put on a great deal of weight. They have to exercise regularly all their lives, or heaviness in later years becomes unavoidable.
Libra correspondences
Ruling planet
Venus
Colours
Pastel shades
Birthstone
Opal
Lucky number
6
Lucky day
Friday
Opposite sign
Aries
Metal
Copper
Cities
Vienna, Frankfurt
Flowers
Chrysanthemum, white rose, daisy
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The full Libra profile
24 September - 23 October · Air · Cardinal · birthstone Opal
Libra zodiac sign