Libra begins at the autumn equinox, when day and night stand equal. Cardinal air ruled by Venus, it is the sign of the scales: its natives seek balance, grace and a fair agreement, and they see the other side of every question. They are made for partnership, and their difficulty is choosing when choosing costs someone's goodwill.
Sign by birth date
What zodiac sign is October 17?
A birthday on October 17 falls in Libra. It is day 25 of the sign's 30, in the third decan, which Mercury governs.
Sun signLibra
The sign runsSeptember 23 – October 22
ElementAir
ModalityCardinal
Ruling planetVenus
Decanthird, under Mercury
Day in the sign25 of 30
Persian calendar25 Mehr, in most years
The sign: Libra
The third decan, and what it changes
The third decan is Mercury's, through Gemini. The scales tilt toward the mind: these natives are articulate, curious and persuasive, the diplomats and the writers of the sign.
In short
What zodiac sign is October 17?
Libra. October 17 is day 25 of the sign, which runs from September 23 to October 22.
Which decan is October 17?
The third decan of Libra, governed by Mercury.
What are the element and ruling planet of Libra?
Libra is a Cardinal Air sign ruled by Venus.
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