Libra Personality Traits

Libra is the seventh of the zodiac signs. A Libran is born between September 24th and October 23rd. The symbol of Libra is the scales of a balance. The only sign not symbolized by an animal or a human is Libra. The scales signify the main personality trait of a Libran - equilibrium, harmony and balance. One of the important personality traits of a Libran is diplomacy. Librans are impersonal and impartial. The famous personalities and celebrities born under the sign of Libra include Michael Douglas, Mahatma Gandhi, Margaret Thatcher, Dwight Eisenhower, Matt Damon and so on.

Personality Trait of Libra

Libras are compassionate and loving people. They are remembered for their kindness and grace. Librans are great charmers and have an ability to make everyone feel at ease with them. A Libran is a great listener and has good perception skills. Librans dislike hurting anybody and are diplomatic in handling sensitive issues. Librans value fairness and expect it to be reciprocated by others.

Another notable personality trait of a Libran is ithat he/she is a stickler for the give-and-take policy. The Librans apply this policy to their emotional relationships also. A Libran would make a wonderful friend and have a wide social circle. They make good hosts and ensure that the guests are comfortable and are having a good time

Librans appreciate beauty in all things around. Venus, the Goddess of love and beauty, rules Libra hence, Librans value and seek beauty in people, art, music and other things in life. Librans would do well in such professions as interior decoration and fashion designing and they also make great artists and musicians.

Another personality trait of a Libran is that they love holding intellectual conversations and they can conduct a debate on anything of their interest for hours! This could be one of the reasons why Librans make good lawyers and judges.

A negative personality trait of a Libran is that he is somewhat conceited. They love being praised and being the center of attention, but in a subtle, classy way. This is considered as a self-centered personality trait of Libra. Librans do not take to criticism very positively, although they may not show their resentment to the critic in question. Criticism makes them feel insecure and this, sort of, distorts a Libra's sense of equilibrium of the self.

Facts About Libra

Libra is ruled by the planet Venus and this zodiac sign is ruled by the air element. Neptune rules the health and work front while family life and home is taken care of by the planet Saturn. Mars guides in the matters of love and affection and Moon is responsible for career growth.

Libra is most compatible with the other air signs, Aquarius and Gemini, along with the fire signs Leo and Sagittarius. Aries may be compatible with Libra but to a lesser extent and the attraction between the two is mostly on the physical and intellectual level (both love arguing on matters of interest!). Cancer, Scorpio and Capricorn are totally incompatible with Libra. However, Cancer may help Libra in career growth and Scorpio in the matters relating to finance. Capricorn provides them emotional support. An Arian makes a good life partner for a Libran. Gemini and Virgo help in spiritual enhancement.

The colors that enhance the Libra personality traits include pink, pale green, blue and jade green. The colors burgundy, violet and red increase the earning potential. Colors such as scarlet, red and carmine help in the promotion of love and romance.

Numbers such as 7, 8, 10, and 27 are the lucky numbers for Libra natives. Friday is the best day of the week for Libras as this day is ruled by Venus. Gems such as emerald, jade, opal, coral and quartz are the lucky stones for this zodiac sign. The scents associated with Libra are almond, rose, vanilla and violet. Copper is the lucky metal and sycamore is the lucky wood. Orchid is the influencing flower and fabric is silk. Dove, the symbol of harmony, is the Libra bird.