Western Zodiac
Libra

In the chronology of the Western zodiac, Libra represents the mid-life of the human life-cycle, equivalent to the 40s. The Libran outlook is thus one of adjustment, balancing what is valuable and what can be discarded, as if in preparation for the second half of life. Importantly, at this time the pressure of mortality is still distant enough for Libras not to feel like they need to rush. Hence people born under this sign are inclined to weigh problems carefully, and to resent being forced to act prematurely. Having the element of Air, people born under this sign are instinctively drawn to intellectual and social matters. The Cardinal modality means this is Air at its most pure, which when Librans are relaxed manifests as great enthusiasm for diverse possibilities, especially social perspectives and constructs. In uncomfortable settings, however, the pure quality of Librans' energy means it can be hard to control, and they may find themselves procrastinating or rendering harsh judgements.

Perhaps less obvious, but with plenty of potential, are the signs Libra shares a minor aspect with—the semi-Sextile connections of Scorpio and Virgo, and the Quincunx connections of Pisces and Taurus—and of course, kindred natives of Libra. Finally, there are the Square matches of Capricorn and Cancer, which can be more challenging but equally rewarding.