Libra

Libra (♎) is the seventh astrological sign in the Zodiac. It spans 180°–210° celestial longitude. Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun transits this area on average between September 23 and October 23, and under the sidereal zodiac, the sun currently transits the constellation of Libra from approximately October 31 to November 22. The ruling planet of Libra is Venus. Libra and Aquarius are the only zodiac constellations in the sky represented by inanimate objects.

Libra (astrology)

Zodiac symbol	Balance Scales
Duration	(tropical, western) September 23 – October 23 (2019, UT1)
Constellation	Libra
Zodiac element	Air
Zodiac quality	Cardinal
Sign ruler	Venus
Detriment	Mars
Exaltation	Saturn
Fall	Sun

Libra is one of the three zodiac air signs, the others are Gemini and Aquarius. The Libra sign is symbolized by the scales.

According to the tropical system of astrology, the Sun enters the sign of Libra when it reaches the southern vernal equinox, which occurs around September 22.