Libra Season runs between September 23rd and October 23rd, in recent years earning the title ‘Cuffing Season’ – this period is totally ideal for coupling up! The air gets cooler in the northern hemisphere, the Sun hangs lower in the sky as people link arms, drawn toward good company before the long, dark nights of winter take hold. In ancient times this pull would be necessary for survival and warmth, with a need to avoid being left out in the cold. Similarly, people born during this window are cordial, charming and perceptive about ways to get along, sensing where it’s logical to be teamed with a mate, better together as opposed to standing alone.
Relationships are important
With a reputation for putting social relations high on the agenda, Libra usually has great awareness of other people, and partnering can be prominent in their life story. It was Libra Gwyneth Paltrow who coined the term “conscious uncoupling”, while actors of this sign seamlessly step into roles that see them playing to their other half, such as Dakota Johnson in Fifty Shades of Grey, or Kate Winslet, Freida Pinto and Naomi Watts in their typical roles. Libra singers easily write about their lover, ex or future beau, (like Haley, Doja Cat, Gwen Stefani, Usher and Bruno Mars), while Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka meet their match on court… It’s not that one-to-ones always run smooth for this sign, just they’re usually in a process of finding their way with a significant other.
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They increase harmony and pleasantry
October is statistically the most popular month to get married, thanks to moderate temperatures; climates can be fair and amenable now (just like the Libra temperament), perfect for outdoor nuptials. Libra operate best in calm, attractive environments, with pleasing, well-mannered people; befittingly, Marie Kondō taught us to elevate our surroundings by minimising clutter, and the late Virgil Abloh was a trained architect before entering the world of fashion, eventually named artistic director of Louis Vuitton. Look to a Libra to guide your interior design, makeup application, aesthetics or guest list choices!
Virgil Abloh at the 2021 Haute Couture Paris Fashion Week
Photo: Edward Berthelot/Getty Images
Beauty and balance is key
The second sign in astrology that’s ruled by Venus (the other Taurus), avenues and forests burst into colour in many parts of the world now, putting on a resplendent show. Leaves and foliage demonstrate natures beauty, so too do those ‘fair of face’ Libras, blessed with balanced, symmetrical features. Throughout the generations we’ve had a picture perfect poster child born under Libra: Brigitte Bardot, Monica Bellucci, and modern day muse to many, Kim Kardashian. Yet good looks are just the surface – it’s not just a superficial shine. Libra usually present themselves at their best – Anita Mui and Cardi B have proven iconic in their style statements, Bella Hadid is polished, preened and put together, Jimin is regarded as the most exceptional dancer from the K-pop scene, while Dita Von Teese shows us how to pose with poise.
Kim Kardashian for Vogue Hong Kong's April 2022 issue
Photo: Greg Swales
Jimin for Vogue Hong Kong's January 2022 issue
Photo: Hyea W. Kang
They’re political and legal masters
We can’t neglect to mention that Libra are represented by the scales of justice, and just like their symbol, they sway back and forth, striving to find the sweet spot of equilibrium in a constant process of exchange (and deliberation). And yet, their ability to compromise, negotiate, weigh up different sides isn’t about people pleasing, rather it’s a way to bring about a solution everyone can get on board with. What’s perceived as indecisiveness stems from a focus on bringing people into agreement, and they will work (and fight to keep the peace). Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Judge Judith Sheindlin express this principle through their careers, firm, fair and diplomatic. From Libra we learn conviviality, to be socially conscious and avoid upset, we witness compromise and see that everyone matters, which is why they’ll always be one of your most popular allies.
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Lead image: Bella Hadid for Vogue Hong Kong February 2020 by Zoey Grossman
