Libra in 5th House: Harmony in Heart and Creation

Creativity

Blessed with high creative ability, these individuals enjoy virtually ever creative pursuit under the sun! They’re also blessed with the patience needed to achieve good results in whatever creative endeavor they choose to focus on, be it painting, drawing, sculpting, singing, dancing, and so on. 

Libra is an air sign, which also means these people excel in mental stimulating games and puzzles as air is a highly cerebral astrological element. Style, fashion and beauty, including makeup are things that also appeal to them. They could discover that they’re naturally talented at designing clothing or makeup if they tried their hand at it…

Design is generally their forte, including interior design, graphic design, and architectural design. Their keen eye for detail and beauty, along with their innate sense of balance, allows them to infuse both form and function seamlessly into their designs. Design isn’t merely about the act of creation, however—it’s more of a way of life for them. Their deep appreciation for pleasing aesthetics underscore a constant desire for inspiration and a life infused with vibrant artistic expression.

Self-Expression  

Owing to Libra being an air sign, these individuals tend to express themselves very well indeed. Libra is a highly sociable sign, and so these people often find great enjoyment in social gatherings, parties, and events. Many times, they have a flair for hosting all kinds of fun events and creating an enjoyable atmosphere. They put a lot of effort into planning their events, too. Everything from decoration, to food, to entertainment is remarkably well thought out. And they don’t mind over spending a bit to make sure everything is as perfect as it can be.

This sign is ruled by Venus, the planet of love and romance so when it comes to such matters, they have a naturally charming and romantic demeanour which effortlessly draws people to them. Their partners may comment on how incredibly magnetic they found them when they first met. They enjoy the courtship process and have a deep appreciation for the aesthetics of love. Once in a comfortable, committed relationship, they have no problem expressing their love for their partner on a regular basis. 

Despite Libra’s indecisiveness and wishy-washiness, these people can absolutely get themselves into gear. If and when they set their minds on some kind of goal, they’ll pursue it with great tenacity. This is especially true if they are emotionally involved in their work. 

Romance and Relationships 

These people tend to be drawn to those who are exceptionally attractive. While their physical appearance might be the first thing that captures their attention, they also need to be physically clean, well dressed, well mannered and smart. If they also happen to be graceful, elegant, refined or well-off, all the better!

They tend to be drawn to conventionally attractive people, but if the Moon, Venus, or Mars is in Aquarius in the birth chart, they’ll also find those who are unconventionally attractive in some way attractive too. With the addition of Gemini rising, the probability of this increases. With Taurus or Cancer rising, the likelihood decreases because both signs are associated with tradition and convention.

In terms of personality, they gravitate towards those who are fair with a balanced, mature outlook. Calmness is also a vital trait in a partner because they feel it can help to prolong the longevity of their relationship; frequent heated arguments are one of the main reasons couples call it quits. They prefer someone rational who will be able to see things from their perspective and desire to gently work things out.

When going on dates, they like good old-fashioned courting. They want to be treated gently, with dignity and spoken to with politely. They also appreciate being occasionally indulged by their partner. For example, with a meal in an exclusive restaurant or a trip to a romantic location like Paris.

They may be a little indecisive or hesitant about marriage because they know that it’s the most serious and important commitment they’ll ever make (aside from buying a home or having kids, of course!).

When they are married, they desire to spend plenty of time, if not most of their time, with their partner who they see almost literally as their other half. Without them physically close-by they could feel unbalanced so they may choose to work with them or else spend plenty of downtime with them, preferably on fun outings together.

Children and Parenthood 

Of course, children can be a handful but these people delight in having them around. Some may choose to stay and home to take care of them or work from home in order to keep a close eye on their welfare and development. 

If they have more than one child, they’ll strive to treat each one equally. They consider balance and fairness crucial when raising kids so they raise them in an equal manner. And that also means giving them just the right amount of freedom. Not too much of it so they could lose control of them but too little to risk resentment. 

Their children are encouraged to express themselves in virtually any way they choose. They prioritize fostering their children’s creativity, as well as encouraging a strong foundation in general knowledge and a commitment to higher education. They generally aim for them to become intelligent, polite, fair-minded and kind adults. 

Their children may be charming, beautiful or sweet in appearance. Their outlook may be pleasant, fair minded and rational but also possibly indecisive or idealistic. They may feel very strongly about things being just and equitable in the world and often say things like “that’s not fair” and “that’s totally unethical”.

As adults, their children might choose careers in law, business, art and design or professions that directly impact the lives of others every single day such as a nursing, therapy, teaching, or law enforcement. In their spare time, they could enjoy making art, making jewellery, dancing, signing, cooking, and protesting or campaigning for positive change in areas that deeply resonate with them. 

Recreation and Entertainment

These individuals generally love to relax and have fun. They especially enjoy relaxing and hanging out with friends, their partner, kids and other family members. Frequent holidays, if possible, are relished by them and they don’t mind spending money to create the perfect trip. 

They delight in Venusian pursuits alongside their partner, relishing elegant dinners, romantic dates, and vacations in beautiful places, and any form of entertainment that allows the free expression of love and affection. Attending live performances, concerts, and theatre productions also resonate with them as they tend to have a keen interest in the performing arts. 

Occasionally, they may take relaxation too far by lying around to much and succumbing to over indulgence. I have a friend with this placement who can be super productive for weeks at a time but then likes to hide at home just chilling out and doing very little for weeks. But this clearly works for her because she’s happy and the business she runs is doing superbly. Also, she tends to withdraw only when she feels under the weather in some respect. Generally, these people have fun and enjoy time off in moderation. They’re aware of the importance of balancing work and downtime.

Venturing Into the Unknown

Because they speculate in a balanced way, they’re unlikely to indulge too much or too little in risk taking of any kind. But some of these natives may overthink to the point where it hinders them from taking any action at all. 

They may be more inclined to invest in things that are safer or that appeal to them personally such as metals, art and antiques. Those with Gemini rising, associated quick thinking and an open-minded nature, are more inclined to take on risks. Those with Taurus or Cancer rising are more cautious.

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