Sun in Libra Season Horoscope 2023

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Whether you’re pumped for all the pumpkin recipes or you’re more than ready to transition from tanks to cardigans, Libra season — and the fall equinox, which coincides with the sun moving into this cardinal air sign — gives you the green light to soak up all of fall’s vibes. But the sun’s time in Libra, the sign symbolized by the Scales, is about far more than swapping out wardrobes and craving cozy sweats. It’s also a time of year dedicated to bolstering partnerships, cultivating balance in every area of life, allowing airtime for both sides of any argument, and prioritizing harmony above all else.

In 2023, Libra season is also a moment for getting your ducks in a row following the third Mercury retrograde of the year, which runs from August 23 to September 15 in Virgo. You’ll also want to prepare yourself for massive, stunning, and potentially thrilling changes, thanks to the second eclipse season of the year, which kicks off on October 14 with a solar eclipse and new moon in Libra. And as Mars, the planet of action, begins its trip through one of its home signs, intimacy-seeking Scorpio, relationship stakes have never been higher.

Here’s what you need to know about Libra season in general — and particularly in 2023.

The Overall Mood and Vibe of Libra Season

For a sense of how Libra functions in astrology from mid September to mid October, look no further than the sign’s ruler: sweet Venus, the planet of relationships, beauty, art, and money and values. Libra is drawn to and thrives on socializing; they often strive to be the host with the most, as well as someone who’s known for creating aesthetically pleasing (perhaps Instagram-friendly) and memorable moments. Anyone born with Libra placements in their birth chart (meaning Libra is their sun sign, one of their “big three”, or even their “big six”) might be driven to set a scene that’s as buzzy as it is blissful and eye-catching.

The other side of that coin: Libra abhors conflict and will go out of their way to preempt it. This goes hand in hand with the air sign’s symbol, the Scales, which represents their need to create balance and see both sides of any given issue. They’re natural peacemakers and mediators. It also bears noting that as a cardinal sign, Libra is the most go getter, initiative taking of all the air signs. So while they’d seriously prefer not to butt heads in order to blaze their trail, Libra is wired to dive headfirst into ambitious projects.

Associated with the seventh house of partnership, Libras might love hosting a crowd but are actually most content when they’re pairing up and connecting with a loved one or dear friend one on one. (If any sign is most susceptible to being a serial monogamist, it’s the cardinal air sign!)

All of that said, while the sun moves through the sign during Libra season, we’re all more aware of the state of our one-on-one bonds. You could find you’re more inspired than you were during previous seasons to get serious about swiping and online dating. Or maybe it’s become all too apparent that a particular friendship is peppered with red flags. It may also be as simple as realizing that you’re most productive working on a professional project with one colleague versus a group, or deciding to work out with a personal trainer as opposed to hitting the gym solo. Libra season also makes us even more aware of issues of injustice and imbalance that must be addressed — in our personal lives, sure, but also in the world.