What to Expect From Libra Season, According to Your Zodiac Sign
- Libra season (September 22-October 22) occurs when the sun moves through Libra’s portion of the sky on the zodiac wheel.
- During Libra season, we may all feel inclined to get more practical, organized, and refined.
- You’ll be personally impacted by Libra season based on where Libra lands in your birth chart.
Summer has officially come and gone, and that can only mean one thing: Libra season is here. Marking the halfway point of the astrological year, as well as the fall equinox, Libra season is all about balance and making preparations for the longer nights to come.
From September 22 until October 22, Libra season reminds us all of the importance of harmony; Symbolized by the scales, Libra is justice-oriented and always seeks an equilibrium. Fittingly, the northern and southern hemispheres have equal amounts of daylight on the fall equinox.
Libra is an air sign ruled by Venus, the planet of love and beauty—so when the sun visits this sign, we’re all more inclined to be more fair, loving, and relationship-oriented. The Venusian vibes are strong, and it couldn’t be more perfect timing with the coziness of fall coming in.
But it’s not going to be all PSL’s and fuzzy scarves; This Libra season has a few transits that are geared to shake things up. Here’s what to know, plus what Libra season means for your zodiac sign.
Libra traits
If you’ve ever heard that Libras are indecisive and flirty, well, that’s definitely not wrong—but there’s so much more to this diplomatic sign. Libras are some of the most kind-hearted and considerate people you’ll ever meet. With Venus as their planetary ruler, not only do they constantly keep the peace, but they’re almost always champions for the underdog.
They place high value on justice, fairness, and making sure everyone is heard, which is why Libra has a reputation for putting others’ needs before their own. (Codependence is definitely an area of growth for them.)
But when they’re not worrying about everyone else, of course, these folks are lovers of beauty who like to socialize, shop, and curate everything in their life to match their aesthetic—which is fabulous, BTW. (Think notable Libra celebs like Gwyneth Paltrow, Kim Kardashian, and Bella Hadid.)
Libra is also an air sign, so while they may have a pretty face, they’ve got brains to match as well. Libras have a rare combination of logic and intuition that helps them read people with ease. And as a cardinal sign, Libras are idea-people who relish in getting the ball rolling and starting new things.
What Libra Season Brings
Coming off of Virgo season, with its structured and organized energy, Libra season invites us to soften into the energy of autumn. If Virgo is all about the harvest, for instance, Libra is about enjoying that harvest—while making sure everyone gets their fair share. It’s also a social time of year, with back-to-school business and everyone soaking up the daylight and warmer weather while they still can.
Libra is ruled by Venus, after all, and Venusian vibes are all about enjoyment and pleasure, as well as justice. Ideally, this Libra season will bring a much-needed dose of peace and harmony. And Libra does have a romantic, if not codependent, streak. The urge to merge could definitely come up over the next few weeks, as couples feel the call to hunker down together.
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Key Dates For This Year’s Libra Season
September 22: Libra season begins, marking the fall equinox and halfway point of the astrological year.
October 6: Mercury moves into Scorpio, dialing up our inner skeptic and potentially leading to some sleuthing.
October 6: The full moon in Aries, also known as the “Harvest Moon,” marks a full moon all about individuality and bold action.
October 13: Venus moves into Libra, causing everyone to feel more romantic. (Cuffing season, anyone?)
October 21: The new moon in Libra encourages justice, fairness, and reciprocity, especially in our relationships.
How Libra Season Impacts Each Zodiac Sign
In order to understand how Libra season impacts you specifically, you’ll need your rising sign. Your rising sign determines the layout of your entire birth chart, which will then point you to where Libra lands in your chart.
- Aries rising: Seventh house of commitment, long-term relationships, and business contracts
- Taurus rising: Sixth house of self-care, hobbies, and routine
- Gemini rising: Fifth house of passion, creativity, and celebration
- Cancer rising: Fourth house of home, family, and maternal connections
- Leo rising: Third house of communication, local networks, and sibling connections
- Virgo rising: Second house of money, material resources, and self-worth
- Libra rising: First house of self-image, identity, and new beginnings
- Scorpio rising: 12th house of endings, healing, and spirituality
- Sagittarius rising: 11th house of networks, humanitarianism and larger communities
- Capricorn rising: 10th house of career, destiny, and public image
- Aquarius rising: Ninth house of travel, higher learning, and expansion
- Pisces rising: Eighth house of shared resources, intimacy, and vulnerability
When the sun lights up a particular house in our chart, you can think of it like an activation. You might feel a surge of energy or confidence in that area of your life, and in the case of Libra season, that area of your life may take on more Libra-like qualities.
If you’re a Cancer rising, for instance, you might feel inspired to redecorate your home. Or if you’re a Capricorn rising, you could be more inclined to bring more balance or equity into your career.
In any case, there’s one thing we can definitely be sure of when the sun is in Libra: Peace and harmony are the goal.
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