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Libra is an important sign representing the time of autumn concerning harvests, abundance, and the changing of the seasons.

Known as the second half of the year, Libra is situated on the equator and passé through the elliptic. The day and night time are considered equal. Picture a circle with half of it white, and the other half black. Think of a yin, and yang sign.

These are just a few symbols of the Libran native. October, and the Autumnal Equinox belong to this gentle sign.

Another pertinent imagery is that of the “first love” because of Libra’s innate ability to reach out to the world and form relationships. The first love describes the relationship oriented nature, and the expertise of handling, and the need to have heartfelt connections.

The balancing scales show the inward life of a Libra. More than an ordinary implement, the scales have a connotation of polarities, and the original reach to the outside world.
Libra needs to juxtapose self-perception with reflections of the environment all around.

The need to always reach out and touch is how Libra got the reputation for being an expert with relationships. Usually affectionate, this native gives loving hugs and kisses more than any other sign in the zodiac.

The planetary ruler is Venus. This is the reason a Libran is all about beauty, harmony, grace, love, and gentleness.

A lover of beauty, Libra needs a place for art in everyday life. Their favorite paintings and artwork are under the category of pretty. If Libra could have total command of surroundings and environment, everything would be caste in shades of pretty. Modernism or Jackson Pollock wouldn’t fit the picture of what Libra truly enjoys.

Harmony is an essential for the gentle Libran character. Along with a penchant for pretty, it is difficult for Libras to handle too much intensity. Sad stories, gory movies, conflict and disharmony have no place in the tidy life of a native Libran.

Another interesting characteristic of Libra is how the relationship expertise paves the way for taking charge of group situations. As astrologer, Robert Hand, describes the Libran quality of taking charge. They take the lead and handle the situation with such grace and harmony that no one even notices the Libra has taken charge.