Characteristics of a Libra

September 24 to October 23

The Libra is the only inanimate sign in the zodiac, the other eleven are representations of animals or humans. Libra is often the most desirable personality of the zodiac among astrologers.

Librans don't like confrontation, and they tend to have a good sense of right and wrong. The scales represent serenity and balance. Librans like the peaceful balance in life. They can mingle well in large groups, yet some people may find them somewhat wishy-washy because they will always try to see both sides of any arguments.

Librans stay up to date on the latest styles, and are very fashion and beauty conscious. They are usually more artistic than intellectual. They are the type of people that makes friends easily with everyone they meet and very cooperative with most any given situation. The Librans enjoy the finer things in life.

Their generous and kind nature usually makes them successful in relationships, and they have solid marriages. Librans will usually take the blame in disagreements with their significant other. Librans love the opposite sex and love to lavish their chosen one with love and affection.

The Libra is by No one can be the perfect person, including Librans, who also have a negative side to their personality. Librans can be flirtatious, shallow, and frivolous. They sometimes keep quiet when they need to speak out and voice an opinion. Usually calm and collective, they are prone to outbursts of anger.

Their love of luxurious and beautiful possessions can often lead to making bad decisions including: squandering of money, gambling, and living beyond their means can lead to serious financial problems. They mingle with the neighborhood social groups to keep up on all of the latest gossip.

Librans good sense of right and wrong make them ambitious and energetic employees. Many successful lawyers are Librans. With their good natured personality and love for beauty and fashion, Some other career paths for Librans could include the following: antique dealers, civil servants, fashion designers, cosmetologists, diplomats, artists, and even bankers.

Health Concerns

The lumbar region, lower back, and kidneys are all controlled by the Libra. They are prone to illnesses involving the kidneys and bladder, especially stones. Librans are often times plagued with a number of different back problems.

Miscellaneous Facts and Famous Librans

The ruling planet of a Libra is Venus. Choice of color is blue. Starstone (not to be confused with birthstone) is sapphire. Some famous Librans you may be familiar with include: Mickey Rooney, Julio Inglesias, F.Scott Fitsgerald, Randy Quaid, Groucho Marx, Mahatma Gandhi, Sting, Susan Sarandon, John Mellencamp, Sigouney Weaver, John Lennon, Eleanor Roosevelt, Margaret Thacher, Dwight Eisenhower, Roger Moore, Suzanne Somers, William Faulkner, Barbara Walters, Michael Douglas, Christopher Reeve, Olivia Newton John, Cheryl Tiegs, Moon Zappa, Gene Autry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Walter Mathhau,Evel Knievel, Martina Nvratilova, John Lithgow, Annette Funicello, Tommy Lasorda, and Jeff Goldblum are to name but a few.