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. Let's explore the basics of your horoscope below.
Libra Overview
Libra, known as "तूला" (tula) in Sanskrit, represents the measuring scale. Each zodiac sign is characterized by specific traits:
Sign of the Scales: Libra natives are balanced and judicious, although 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, 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.
While the influence of the Sun in a birth chart varies based on various factors, these general traits are likely to be found in a native whose Sun is in Libra:
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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 may feel uncomfortable in social settings and often find yourself torn between multiple paths in life.
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You will travel often: One plus side of this planetary placement is that you will have the opportunity for frequent travel, which you generally enjoy. It is unlikely that you will settle in your place of birth when you are older.
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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 faces struggles in these areas and encounters various obstacles. However, this can also be an impetus for detachment and spiritual exploration.
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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. By practicing yoga and meditation, especially bhakti-yoga, you can become a master of your mind and senses and achieve enlightenment in this very life.
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You know how to get along with people: With a flexible personality type, you easily adapt to any situation and can fit into any kind of group. You may find that you belong to diverse circles.
Libra Careers
Librans thrive in professions that allow a certain degree of independence. When working for themselves, they can be very enterprising.
Recommended careers: Libra natives can excel as lawyers, judges, doctors, academics, artists, poets, sculptors, designers, and architects.
Careers to avoid: Librans are refined individuals and may have a hard time working for others, especially bosses who are less intelligent or organized. For this reason, you may want to avoid careers that require selfless service or offer little recognition, such as secretaries, janitors, plumbers, or mechanics.
Libra Mantras
A mantra is a short phrase that uplifts and cleanses our mind, heart, and consciousness. By practicing mantra meditation, we can experience total relief from all suffering and negativity.
Librans can benefit from meditating with the following mantra:
ॐ परषुरामाय नमः (Om parashuramaya namaha)The 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 hare)Famous 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 the 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: The far side of the Moon is seen for the first time, courtesy of the USSR's Luna 3 space probe.
- 1951: David Ben-Gurion forms the 3rd Israeli government.
Learn About the Zodiac
Expand your knowledge about your Zodiac Sign by checking out our comprehensive guide on Libra. You can also learn about the signs of your friends and family!
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