Libra Tarot
September 23 – October 22 · the sign's card is Justice. How to read it, what it says about love and career, and your card for today.
The Card of Libra: Justice
Libra (September 23 – October 22) is a air sign of the cardinal quality, ruled by Venus. In tarot it corresponds to the arcanum Justice (Libra).
Justice is the card of balance, causes and consequences. Libra looks for harmony and a fair decision.
General meaning of the card: Justice sits with a sword in one hand and scales in the other, looking straight at you. This is the card of cause and effect: every action leads to a result. It asks for an honest, impartial assessment of facts, including your own part in the situation.
Strengths and Weaknesses of Libra
Strengths
Diplomacy, a sense of proportion and taste. Libra can see the interests of different sides and find a compromise. Justice lends its view impartiality.
The sign's shadow
Indecision and dependence on other people's opinions. Justice in shadow is endless weighing without a verdict, or avoiding conflict at any price. Harmony should not cost honesty.
Libra in Love, Career and Money
Love
Libra needs a partner and the beauty of a relationship. It strives for equality and reciprocity. In a love spread the Justice card speaks of honest conversation, agreements and the consequences of a choice.
Career
It is strong in fields that need balance and a fine feeling for people: law, diplomacy, design, consulting, mediation. Solitary work without feedback wears it out.
Money
Libra loves beautiful things and may spend on aesthetics. The advice is to discuss shared finances ahead of time so that money questions do not pile up as things left unsaid.
Advice of Justice for Libra
If you need to decide, set a deadline and keep to it. Justice ends the weighing with a verdict, and that too is a form of harmony.
The full interpretation of Justice upright and reversed, in love and at work, is on the card's page.
Who Libra Matches With in Tarot
Traditionally the signs of the same or kindred elements get on best. For this sign these are Gemini, Aquarius, Leo. Compatibility is not a verdict: a love spread will show how a particular relationship is shaping up.
Libra Compatibility With All Signs
Frequently asked questions
Which tarot card corresponds to Libra?
Libra corresponds to the arcanum Justice. Justice is the card of balance, causes and consequences. Libra looks for harmony and a fair decision.
What does Justice mean in love for Libra?
Libra needs a partner and the beauty of a relationship. It strives for equality and reciprocity. In a love spread the Justice card speaks of honest conversation, agreements and the consequences of a choice.
What career suits Libra according to tarot?
It is strong in fields that need balance and a fine feeling for people: law, diplomacy, design, consulting, mediation. Solitary work without feedback wears it out.