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Libra 1st decan (September 23–October 2): personality and meaning
Venus rules the first decan of Libra with no one to share the throne: you are grace incarnate, a feel for beauty and the art of putting others at ease.
From about September 23 to October 2, depending on the year and time of birth, the first decan of Libra lives under the full influence of Venus. You’re the most Venusian Libra: charming, elegant, allergic to ugliness and brutality, with an aesthetic sense that touches everything, clothes, interiors, music, relationships. You have a natural talent for gentle seduction and for creating a pleasant atmosphere. Harmony isn’t a luxury for you but a vital necessity, and you create it wherever you go, through your taste, your courtesy and your listening.
In love, you’re romantic in the noblest sense: you love being a couple, rituals for two, shared beauty, attentions given and returned. You need a partner who returns your gallantry and with whom you can build a gracious, beautiful life. At work, the first decan of Libra excels in the arts, design, fashion, decorating, public relations, consulting, diplomacy, luxury. Your relationships are numerous and well tended; you’re the charming friend who gets invited everywhere, the one who brings grace to a dinner and whose kindness never fails.
Your key to growth is decision-making. Venus ruling twice over has you weighing the pros and cons endlessly out of fear of displeasing someone or upsetting the balance, and you risk letting others choose for you. Learn to decide, even imperfectly, and to accept that a choice will sometimes upset someone: true harmony comes from your authenticity, not from your disappearing. When your sense of beauty joins a clear will, you become a powerful creator of balance, able to bring peace to the people around you without sacrificing your own voice.
Your strengths
- ✦Natural charm and elegance
- ✦An aesthetic sense that beautifies everything
- ✦A talent for creating harmonious atmospheres
- ✦Courtesy and listening that put people at ease
Your growth levers
- ↗Deciding rather than weighing endlessly
- ↗Accepting that you’ll sometimes displease in order to stay authentic
The advice
For every everyday decision, give yourself thirty seconds and choose: your Venusian sense of balance sharpens with practice, and the people close to you will love finally hearing your opinion.
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Questions about the 1st decan of Libra
What does the 1st decan of Libra mean in a birth chart?
Venus rules the first decan of Libra with no one to share the throne: you are grace incarnate, a feel for beauty and the art of putting others at ease. From about September 23 to October 2, depending on the year and time of birth, the first decan of Libra lives under the full influence of Venus. You’re the most Venusian Libra: charming, elegant, allergic to ugliness and brutality, with an aesthetic sense that touches everything, clothes, interiors, music, relationships. You have a natural talent for gentle seduction and for creating a pleasant atmosphere. Harmony isn’t a luxury for you but a vital necessity, and you create it wherever you go, through your taste, your courtesy and your listening.
What are the strengths of the 1st decan of Libra?
Natural charm and elegance. An aesthetic sense that beautifies everything. A talent for creating harmonious atmospheres. Courtesy and listening that put people at ease.
What are the challenges of the 1st decan of Libra?
Deciding rather than weighing endlessly. Accepting that you’ll sometimes displease in order to stay authentic.
How do you make the most of the 1st decan of Libra?
For every everyday decision, give yourself thirty seconds and choose: your Venusian sense of balance sharpens with practice, and the people close to you will love finally hearing your opinion.