Long ago, people thought that the stars above held the secret to the human condition. Astrologists claimed to know your personality, what your biggest hopes and darkest fears are, and what the future held in store for you – all just by looking at where the stars were positioned when you were born.
There’s no scientific basis for Astrology, but that doesn’t stop us from downloading our birth charts, reading our horoscopes, and searching for star sign compatibility with our friends and potential partners. And at the end of the day Astrology can be scarily accurate, so I wouldn’t count it out just yet!
In honour of the upcoming Libra season, we wanted to celebrate the most famous Libra celebrities, actors, actresses, athletes, musicians, rappers, politicians, and writers in history. Read on for our guide to the sign of Libra, plus our favourite famous Libras.
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Astrology 101
When most people ask for your zodiac sign or star sign, what they actually mean is your sun sign – where the sun was located at the moment of your birth. There are 12 sun signs: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.
Your sun sign dictates your overall personality and it’s the one that most people are familiar with. But astrology goes much deeper than that. You also have a moon sign, ascendant, and dozens of other signs in your chart that make up the wonderful, unique human being that is you!
So if you read a horoscope or a description of your zodiac sign and it doesn’t quite fit, don’t worry. It might just be another sign in your chart that’s more dominant.
What Does It Mean To Be A Libra?
If your birthday falls between September 23 and October 22, then you are a Libra. The symbol for Libra is a balance scale, which inspired contemporary renditions of Lady Justice. Libra is ruled by the planet Venus, which symbolises love, romance, beauty, and art. Libra is also one of the three air signs in the zodiac, alongside Gemini and Aquarius.
But what does this all mean?
Well, Librans (male or female) love justice, balance, and peace. Because of this, they’re mostly charming, fun-loving people-pleasers who love being in the company of others. They’re extremely idealistic and hopeful, and often make the extra effort to ensure that everything in their life is in perfect harmony.
Because Venus is their ruling planet, Librans also tend to be lovers of the arts. They love things that are beautiful and fine. They thrive best in a creative environment, surrounded by other creative minds. This is why Librans make such good Bollywood stars, Hollywood celebrities, and international politicians.
Of course, Libra has some “negative” traits as well. Their desire for equality and fairness can make Libra indecisive – sometimes, they take so much time considering all perspectives that they can’t make a decision! Plus, their people-pleasing nature may cause them to put others’ needs before their own. Their love for beauty can also make them shallow and superficial.
Librans get along with fellow Venus-ruled sign Taurus as both are self-indulgent and slightly hedonistic. They also tend to click with the other air signs (Gemini and Aquarius) because of a shared love of conversation and learning. Librans are generally least compatible with Cancer and Capricorn, but as with any relationship, you can make it work with some effort and a lot of communication!

Common Libra Traits & Characteristics
Positive
- Romantic
- Diplomatic
- Fair, just
- Fun to be around
- Can adapt to any social situation
- Clever, humorous
- Artsy and creative
- Chill, laid-back
Negative
- Indecisive
- Overthinks often
- Superficial, shallow
- Unreliable
- Self-indulgent
- Gossipy
Famous Libra Celebrities Around The World
Cardi B
Date of birth: October 11, 1992 (26 years old)
Eminem
Date of birth: October 17, 1972 (46 years old)
Lil Wayne
Date of birth: September 27, 1982 (36 years old)
Zac Efron
Date of birth: October 18, 1987 (31 years old)
Kim Kardashian
Date of birth: October 21, 1980 (38 years old)
Bruno Mars
Date of birth: October 8, 1985 (33 years old)
Kevin Durant
Date of birth: September 29, 1988 (30 years old)
Maddie Ziegler
Date of birth: September 30, 2002 (16 years old)
Gwyneth Paltrow
Date of birth: September 27, 1972 (46 years old)
Oscar Wilde
Date of birth: October 16, 1854
John Mayer
Date of birth: October 16, 1977 (41 years old)
Amber Rose
Date of birth: October 21, 1983 (35 years old)
Ryan Reynolds
Date of birth: October 23, 1976 (46 years old)
Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez
Date of birth: October 13, 1989 (29 years old)
David Cameron
Date of birth: October 9, 1966 (52 years old)
Conclusion
Librans are one of the most fun and charming signs out of the entire zodiac, which is why a lot of them go on to become artists, musicians, politicians, and other eminent personalities. Put a Libra in a competitive, creative environment and they’ll thrive – these Libran famous people are living proof of that!
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