Libra or Tula is the seventh sign of the Zodiac. It is indicated by a pair of Scales. The Sun stays in Libra from 17th October to 15th November as per sidereal zodiac which is followed by Vedic Astrologers.
Libra is ruled by the planet Venus it is a cardinal, airy, masculine sign, governs kidneys and the seventh house of the horoscope. It characteristics are yearning for harmony, pleasure and partnership and the consciousness of balance. It symbolizes relationship with others, their goals and characteristics and our picture for others.
Placement of some strong positive planets like Saturn and Venus in Libra in a horoscope can bless the native with good to extreme materialistic pleasures and great earthly successes depending upon the rest of the horoscope. A good positive Venus placed in Libra generally makes the native beautiful and attractive and the people from the opposite gender get attracted to such natives. A combination of positive Saturn and Venus in this sign in a horoscope can do wonders for the native and can bless him with name, fame, luxuries and many more such things depending upon the other factors of his horoscope.
On the other hand, weakness of Libra in a horoscope by virtue of placement of negative planets in it or by aspect of negative planets can cause serious concerns for the native. Libra represents the sexual organs, some part of the large intestine, urine bladder and some other organs in the same region in the human body. A strong Libra and Venus in a horoscope generally indicate good working of sexual organs whereas serious weakness to this sign by afflictions from negative planets can make the native suffer from venereal disease, urinal infections and other such problems related to the parts and organs of the body ruled by Libra. Apart from these diseases, the sexual life, married life and the love life of the native can also get disturbed if this sign is afflicted by some specific negative planets in a horoscope.
New ideas, conversations and perspectives appeal to Librans because, as an air sign, they usually have active minds. The sign of Libra is also a cardinal sign, meaning that these people are ambitious and eager to start new things.
Librans often possess a strongly developed sense of fairness and will vigorously defend the rights of others, sometimes before defending their own rights. Librans are usually diplomatic, tactful and aware of the needs and feelings of others. Being naturally cooperative and sociable, Librans enjoy group participation and often work at securing group consensus and harmony. Essentially idealistic and helpful, Librans excel where negotiation is required and they work hard for the benefit of a group rather than for personal gain.
These people are typically generous, especially in giving up their own time to help others or in sharing whatever resources they have, even if they are in short supply.
Keenly sensitive to balance in their environment, Librans need pleasant and harmonious surroundings to feel a sense of inner harmony. When their surroundings are disharmonious, Librans are often unable to function well or maintain an inner sense of balance.
Libra like all other zodiac signs, contains three Nakshatra or lunar mansion, which are second half of the Chitra Nakshatra, entire Swati Nakshatra and two third of the Vishakha Nakshatra.
Libra Facts
Duality: Masculine
Element: Air
Quality: Cardinal or movable
Ruling Planet: Venus
Symbol: The scales
Part of the Body: Back & kidneys
Exaltation sign of: Saturn
Debilitation Sign of: Sun
Determent Sign of: Mars
Positive traits of Libra: Balanced, artistic, charming, courtesy, hopefulness, attractive, diplomatic, justice loving, easy-going, sociable & peaceable
Negative traits of Libra: Indecisive, emotional fluctuation, can’t say no, gullible, changeable, easily influenced & flirtatious
Things Governed by Libra
Flowers: Rose, cosmos, hydrangea & mint daisies.
Trees: Almond, cypress, ash, plum & poplar.
Herbs: Cleavers, thyme, cat-mint, fever-few, bear-berry, burdock, archangel & penny-royal
Animals: Doves, swans, snakes, lizards & small reptiles.
Libra Health
Libra rules the kidneys. The elimination of poisonous waste is essential to life. Libra also rules the basal metabolism, specifically the acid-alkaline metabolism. When the body is unable to supply enough alkalinity, the result is nervousness without reason, insomnia, tenseness and the inability to relax, headaches and heartburn. If there are planets are afflicted in Libra it may create various diseases of the kidney, such as nephritis or Bright’s disease, as well as skin ailments or diseases that are kidney related by renal retention.
Libra Career & Profession
All occupations related to Venus and seventh house but not related to finance, such as judges, lawyers, diplomats, artists, actors and entertainers. It also denotes all occupation related to marriage, love, beauty, art, young women and girls. Women’s apparel manufacturers and dealers, dressmakers, furniture manufacturers and dealers, social secretaries, art museum curators, house painters, engravers and illustrators.
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