by Lucas Vanderlinden
Were you born on October 7th? If so, then according to Western astrology, your zodiac sign is Libra, the sign of the Scales. This means that when you were born, the Sun was in the stars that make up the constellation known as Libra. Learn the basics of your horoscope below.
Libra Overview
Libra is known as तूला (tula) in Sanskrit, or “measuring scale.” Each sign of the zodiac is characterized by certain basic traits. This includes Symbol, Planetary Ruler, Element, Nature, and Gender. The general makeup of the Libra sign is below:
- Sign of the Scales: Libra natives are balanced and judicious. However, they can be somewhat selfish.
- Ruled by Venus: Venus is the planet of sensuality, fine food, the arts, and affairs of the home. Venetian individuals are fond of luxury and living the good life.
- An air sign: Those with a Libra moon are imaginative, logical, and curious.
- A movable sign: Persons born under this sign are fluid, spontaneous, and fond of change.
- A masculine sign: This makes the native aggressive, bold, and thick-skinned.
- Libra's preferred gemstone is diamond. Libras can also benefit from white sapphire and white topaz.
Traits of the Sun in Libra
In Western Astrology, also known as Tropical astrology, a person’s sign is determined by the position of the Sun. If you were born on October 7th, then you’re considered a Libra according to most people in the Western world.
The influence of the Sun in a birth chart will change depending on which house it is located in, its relative position in relation to other planets, as well as other factors. However, the following general traits are likely to be found in a native whose Sun is in Libra:
- You are restless. Of the twelve signs of the Zodiac, the Sun is weakest in Libra. Ruled by the Sun’s enemy, Venus, Libra is a sign of diplomacy and refinement. You feel uncomfortable in social settings. You are indecisive, and you often find yourself torn between multiple paths in life.
- You will travel often. One plus side of this planetary placement is that you will have the opportunity for frequent travel, which you generally like to do. It is unlikely that you will settle in your place of birth when you are older.
- You meet with many frustrations in life. The Sun is the planet of self-confidence, vigor, and enthusiasm. When the Sun is in Libra in the birth chart, the native struggles in these areas and meets with various obstacles. You may not feel you have ever found your “calling” in this lifetime. However, this can also be an impetus for detachment and spiritual exploration.
- You may have an excessive desire for sex. Be wary not to overindulge in romantic pursuits. Short-term pleasures cannot compensate for inner feelings of deficiency, low self-esteem, boredom, and the like. If you practice yoga and meditation, especially bhakti-yoga, then you can become a master of your mind and senses and achieve enlightenment in this very life.
- You know how to get along with people. You have a flexible personality type and you know how to adapt to any situation. You can easily fit into any kind of group, and you may find that you belong to diverse circles.
Libra Careers
Librans do best in professions that allow a certain degree of independence. When working for themselves, they can be very enterprising.
- Recommended careers: Libra-natives can do well as lawyers, judges, doctors, academics, artists, poets, sculptors, designers, and architects.
- Careers to avoid: Librans are refined individuals. You may have a hard time working for others, especially bosses who are less intelligent or organized than you. For this reason, you may want to avoid careers that require selfless service or offer little recognition. For example, secretaries, janitors, plumbers, or mechanics.
Libra Mantras
A mantra is a short phrase that uplifts and cleanses our mind, heart, and consciousness. Most suffering takes place only within the mind, and by practicing mantra meditation, we can experience total relief from all suffering and negativity.
Librans can especially benefit by meditating with the following mantra:
ॐ परषुरामाय नमः Om parashuramaya namahaThe Vedas contain many mantras that are effective for different people according to their particular situation. However, some mantras are universal. The following maha-mantra, or “super mantra,” is beneficial for people born in any zodiac sign:
हरे कृष्ण हरे कृष्ण कृष्ण कृष्ण हरे हरे हरे राम हरे राम राम राम हरे हरे Hare krishna hare krishna krishna krishna hare hare Hare rama hare rama rama rama hare hareFamous Birthdays on October 7th
- Vladimir Putin
- Simon Cowell
- Lay Zhang
- Kira Kosarin
- Heinrich Himler
- Toni Braxton
- Diego Costa
- Alesha Dixon
- Thom Yorke
- Holland Roden
- Tang Wei
- Toma Ikuta
- Edison Chen
- Niels Bohr
- Desmond Tutu
- Nicole An Parker
- Yo Yo Ma
- Joy Behar
- Alyssa Chia
- Aline Barros
Events in History on October 7th
- 2016: Washington Post releases videotape of Donald Trump boasting of groping and kissing women without consent
- 2015: US President Barack Obama apologizes to Doctors without Borders President and the President of Afghanistan for the bombing of a hospital in Kunduz
- 2010: Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa is awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature
- 2009: A digital version of psychiatrist Carl Gustav Jung's 'Red Book' is published 48 years after his death
- 2006: Novaya Gazeta Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya shot and killed outside her apartment in Moscow
- 2004: King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia abdicates
- 2003: California holds gubernatorial recall election - Governor Gray Davis loses and actor Arnold Schwarzenegger becomes governor.
- 1996: Rupert Murdoch launches Fox News with Roger Ailes as CEO
- 1993: Nobel prize for literature awarded to American writer Toni Morrison
- 1991: Law Professor Anita Hill accuses Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas of making sexually inappropriate comments to her
- 1986: Steve Yzerman is named captain of the Detroit Red Wings
- 1981: Hosni Mubarak becomes acting-president of Egypt
- 1979: Frank Mahovlich formally retires from the NHL after a failed comeback attempt with the Detroit Red Wings
- 1976: Hua Guofeng succeeds Mao as Chairman of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China
- 1975: US decides John Lennon won't be deported due to UK pot conviction
- 1971: Northern Ireland Prime Minister Brian Faulkner meets with British Prime Minister Edward Heath; they agree to send an additional 1,500 British Army troops to Northern Ireland
- 1960: 2nd JFK & Richard Nixon debate
- 1959: Far side of Moon seen for the 1st time, courtesy of USSR’s Luna 3 space probe
- 1951: David Ben-Gurion forms 3rd Israeli government
Learn About the Zodiac
Learn more about your Zodiac Sign by checking out our complete guide on Libra. You can also learn about the signs of your friends and family!
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Discover Your Nakshatra
In Vedic astrology, the nakshatra is used to determine many important aspects of your life and personality. We have developed a free nakshatra calculator you can use to look up your nakshatra.
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