Libra (Tula) in Vedic Astrology

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Sanskrit Name: Tula

Symbol: Balance / Scales

Ruling Planet: Venus

Element: Air

Quality: Movable (Chara)

Zodiac Position: 180° – 210°

Libra, known as Tula Rashi in Vedic astrology, is the seventh sign of the zodiac. It represents balance, harmony, relationships, and fairness. Libra spans 180° to 210° of the zodiac and is ruled by Venus (Shukra), the planet associated with beauty, relationships, art, and harmony. As an air sign with a movable (Chara) quality, Libra is connected with social interaction, cooperation, diplomacy, and the ability to bring balance to different situations.

Ruling Planet of Libra: Venus

Venus (Shukra) rules Libra and represents love, relationships, harmony, beauty, and artistic expression in Vedic astrology. Venus governs attraction, pleasure, social bonds, and appreciation for art and luxury. When Venus is strong in a birth chart, Libra qualities such as diplomacy, charm, balance, and relationship awareness become more pronounced.

Element of Libra: Air

Libra belongs to the Air element, along with Gemini and Aquarius. Air signs are associated with ideas, communication, relationships, and social awareness. The air element gives Libra its ability to think objectively, communicate effectively, and maintain harmony between people.

Air signs in Vedic astrology include

Gemini (Mithuna)

Libra (Tula)

Aquarius (Kumbha)

Quality of Libra: Movable (Chara)

Libra is a movable sign, meaning it represents change, action, and the beginning of new cycles. Movable signs initiate movement and bring energy into new phases.