Zodiac Dates

Libra Dates: September 23–October 22 in Tropical Astrology

Libra runs roughly September 23 to October 22 in Western tropical charts, between Virgo and Scorpio. Sidereal and astronomical answers draw different lines.

Last updated 2026-10-29

In brief

Western tropical astrology, the system behind most horoscope columns, places Libra from about September 23 through October 22, though publishers round the opening or closing day by one day. Vedic sidereal astrology runs Libra (Tula) roughly a month later, and the astronomical constellation Libra holds the Sun for a shorter, irregular stretch. None of those answers overrides the others; each follows its own rules.

Opal specimen from Coober Pedy, often marketed as a Libra birthstone though no zodiac list is official
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The range horoscope sites quote

AstroStyle, Farmers' Almanac, and Britannica's zodiac material all place Libra in late September and most of October, typically September 23 through October 22 in tropical charts. That window sits between Virgo dates and Scorpio dates on this site's zodiac cluster.

Like Virgo and Scorpio, Libra's tropical boundaries can wobble by a day at the edges in some years because the equinox anchor drifts with leap-year math. Printed ranges are accurate for most birthdays and unreliable within about a day of either ingress.

Sidereal and astronomical Libra

Vedic astrology assigns Tula (Libra) to a later portion of the calendar, commonly cited around mid-October through mid-November, offset from tropical Libra by precession the same way Virgo dates and sidereal Kanya diverge.

Astronomers using IAU constellation borders see yet another schedule: the Sun crosses the stars named Libra for a shorter interval than the tropical sign's thirty-degree arc. That mismatch is the same class of question NASA "13th sign" stories describe, not a recent discovery.

Frequently asked questions

What are Libra's dates in 2026 and 2027?

Tropical publishers still quote roughly September 23 through October 22 for both years. Edge birthdays need a birth-year ephemeris, not a generic table.

When does Libra season start in 2026?

Most tropical charts open Libra around September 23, 2026, closing around October 22. Exact ingress times vary by year and time zone.

Is Libra between Virgo and Scorpio?

Yes in the tropical order used by Western horoscopes: Virgo, then Libra, then Scorpio.

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