Rashi 7 of 12 · Balance (scales)
Libra (Tula) Rashi
The balanced sign: harmony, partnership, justice and art.
Tula is moving air ruled by Venus, and Saturn is exalted here. Natives are diplomatic, fair and refined, seeking balance in relationships, work and beauty.
- Lord
- Venus
- Element
- Air
- Quality
- Chara
- Sun here
- 17 Oct – 15 Nov
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Vedic astrology reads your Moon sign (rashi) for daily predictions and your Lagna for the birth chart. Both use the sidereal zodiac, so they often differ from your Western Sun sign.
At a glance
Libra (Tula) rashi facts
| Sanskrit name | Tula (meaning: balance (scales)) |
|---|---|
| Span | 180° – 210° sidereal |
| Ruling planet | Venus (Shukra) |
| Element | Air |
| Quality | Chara (movable) |
| Gender | Masculine (odd sign) |
| Exalted here | Saturn (deepest at 20°) |
| Debilitated here | Sun |
| Moolatrikona here | Venus (0°–15°) |
| Body (Kalapurusha) | Lower abdomen, kidneys and lower back |
| Direction | West |
| Sun in this sign | About 17 Oct – 15 Nov (sidereal) |
| Lucky colour | White, pastel and variegated |
| Lucky day | Friday (Shukravar) |
| Gemstone (of the lord) | Diamond (Heera). Choose only after studying the whole chart. |
Lunar mansions
Nakshatras in Libra (Tula)
Personality
Libra (Tula) traits
Strengths
- Diplomatic and fair
- Charming and sociable
- Artistic taste
- Good negotiator
Challenges
- Indecision
- People-pleasing
- Avoids conflict
Libra (Tula) as your Moon sign
A Tula Moon needs harmony to feel at ease and reads other people's moods well. Conflict unsettles it; fairness restores it.
Libra (Tula) as your Lagna
Tula rising gives a graceful, attractive appearance and polite manners. Venus as Lagna lord brings charm, and Saturn is the yoga karaka.
Careers that suit Libra (Tula)
Relationships
Libra (Tula) in love and compatibility
Romantic and partnership-minded, Tula thrives in a balanced, respectful relationship. It must learn to state its own needs.
Same element
Aquarius, Gemini
Shared air temperament
6th / 8th (shadashtaka)
Pisces, Taurus
Traditionally the harder pairing in Bhakoot
Wellbeing
Health
Rules the lower abdomen, kidneys and lower back: kidney and sugar balance benefit from water and moderation.
Traditional associations, not medical advice.
Common questions
Libra (Tula) rashi FAQs
Who is the lord of Libra (Tula) rashi?
Venus (Shukra) rules Libra (Tula). The condition of Venus in your chart colours how Libra (Tula) qualities express themselves.
Which nakshatras fall in Libra (Tula)?
Chitra (padas 3, 4), Swati (padas 1, 2, 3, 4), Vishakha (padas 1, 2, 3). Every rashi holds nine padas, or two and a quarter nakshatras.
Is Libra (Tula) my Sun sign or Moon sign?
In Vedic astrology "rashi" usually means your Moon sign: the sign the Moon occupied at birth. Your Sun is in sidereal Libra roughly 17 Oct – 15 Nov, which differs from Western dates by about 24 days.
Which signs are compatible with Libra (Tula)?
Signs of the same element (Aquarius and Gemini) usually understand Libra (Tula) easily. Pisces and Taurus sit 6th and 8th from it (shadashtaka), traditionally the harder pairing in Kundli matching. A full match uses both charts.
What is the lucky gemstone for Libra (Tula)?
Diamond (Heera), the gem of its lord Venus. Gemstones should only be worn after studying the whole chart, not chosen from the sign alone.
