| Sanskrit name | Tula |
|---|---|
| Ruling planet | Venus |
| Element | Air |
| Modality | Movable |
| Symbol | The scales |
Strengths
Diplomacy, aesthetic judgement, fairness, and social intelligence.
Challenges
Indecision, conflict avoidance, and losing oneself inside a partnership.
Libra as your Lagna
With Libra rising, Venus becomes the ruler of your chart — its condition colours everything else. The nakshatras beginning inside Libra are Swati and Vishakha.
Which planet rules Libra?
Libra, or Tula rashi, is ruled by Venus. It is a movable air sign, and when it rises as your Lagna, Venus becomes the ruler of your whole chart.