Air · Cardinal

♎ Libra

Libra is traditionally described as relational, balanced, diplomatic.

Standard dates: September 23–October 22Ruler: VenusSymbol: The Scales

Quick answer: Libra is a air sign with a cardinal modality. In tropical astrology, its standard date range is September 23–October 22.

Element

Air

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Modality

Cardinal

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Traditional ruler

Venus

What ruling planet means

Traditional meaning

Astrological traditions associate Libra with qualities such as relational, balanced, diplomatic. These are interpretive themes rather than scientifically established personality measurements.

Libra in the zodiac cycle

Libra occupies one of twelve equal sections in the tropical zodiac. Its combination of the air element and cardinal modality gives it a distinct structural role within the system.

People born near the cusp

The commonly printed range—September 23–October 22—is a convenient calendar guide. The exact moment the Sun enters a sign varies slightly by year and time zone, so people born on a transition date may need a calculated birth chart.

Libra sign vs. Libra constellation

The astrological sign is a fixed 30-degree segment of the zodiac. The astronomical constellation is an uneven region of the sky. They share historical names but are not interchangeable.

Common questions

What element is Libra?

Libra belongs to the Air element.

What modality is Libra?

Libra is a Cardinal sign.

What dates are Libra?

The standard tropical range is September 23–October 22.