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Between the signs of Virgo and Scorpio is the constellation Libra. It is the seventh sign of the zodiac, representing those born between September 23 and October 22. An air sign in the Western zodiac, Libra is associated with balance, harmony, and diplomacy. In spirituality, there are several Libra animals that share similar traits.
Ruled by the planet Venus, those born under the sign of Libra are known for being peaceful, fair, sociable, and romantic. While kind, they value being genuine and true to themselves over people-pleasing.
What Is the Ruling Animal of Libra?
Libra is the only zodiac sign that’s represented by an inanimate object — the scales, symbolizing their love for balance and harmony. And, just like Virgo (who also isn’t represented directly by an animal, instead being signified a young maiden), the lack of an animal symbol doesn’t mean that there aren’t plenty of animals that are spiritually connected to the sign of Libra.
Known for their magnetic personalities, Libras strike a balance between embracing needed alone time and nurturing their relationships with others. As a cardinal sign in the zodiac, Libra is also known as a high achiever (albeit with a tendency for indecision at times), an innovator, and a natural leader.
What Animals Are Spiritually Connected With Libra?
There are a variety of animals with a spiritual connection to Libra throughout the animal kingdom. Each of these Libra animals represents the many sides of this complex, compassionate, and creative sign.
The Swan
The swan represents beauty and grace — both of which are very important to Libra because of its ruling planet, Venus, which is generally concerned with appearances. These waterfowl are known for their investment in relationships, engaging in intricate courtship choreography that confirms the depth of their bond with their partner. They also mate for life. Swans share Libra’s desire for loving commitment, so it’s very fitting that popular culture often uses swans as a symbol of true love and romance.
And, of course, the swan wouldn’t be a Libra animal if they weren’t balanced. As romantic as they are, swans can have a surprising bite when provoked. They don’t behave aggressively for no reason, but they will strike back if they or their young are threatened. Highly intelligent with complex relationships, swans have fantastic memories and awareness of who’s been kind or unkind to them, much like the justice-oriented and clever Libra.
The Butterfly
Like the swan, the butterfly is a symbol of beauty but also of transformation and growth, reminding the sign of Libra about how change is beautiful and can lead to bigger and better things.
Symbolizing freedom and creativity, butterflies are generally more solitary than ants or bees, which function much more as a communal entity. However, like the romantic Libra, they do engage in courtship rituals such as dances and wing displays. They also gather in groups at times to regulate body temperature or protect each other from predators, resonating with the Libra sense of justice and community.
The Meerkat
Following Libra energy to the other end of the spectrum, the meerkat is extremely social and represents adaptability, community, and creativity. Their family groups, called mobs, can range from five to 40 members, and each member takes part in all the roles of family life — hunting, babysitting, and standing guard.
The meerkat brilliantly exemplifies Libra’s commitment to interdependence and harmony in relationships of all types, with everyone pulling their weight for the greater good of the group.
The Crow
Known for their intelligence and their ability to build intricate social relationships, crows mate for life, have excellent memories, and will eat almost anything. They represent Libra’s high level of intellect, especially through their creative problem-solving skills and adaptability. Young crows help their parents in caring for the chicks, staying together in families of up to 15 crows. Some crows will maintain their family ties and raise chicks, then leave for part of the day or week to join a larger flock, mimicking Libra’s strong sense of balance between their solitary self and their relationships.
These birds also use cunning strategies to steal food from other animals. The crow carefully puts its immense brain power to use, sometimes for creation or survival and other times for mischief. There’s a holistic sense of symmetry to the crow’s life, mirroring Libra’s deepest values.
Other Animals Associated With Libra
There are many more sides to Libra, which can resonate with other types of animals. For instance, many Librans may feel connected to the dog or wolf for their loyal, pack mentality and sense of justice.
Others may feel more drawn to the intuition and perception of the crane or osprey, while some may resonate with the diligence and fearlessness of the rabbit.
How To Incorporate Libra Animals Into Your Journey
Humans often search for connection and understanding in the surrounding world. Take the time to learn a little bit about the animals that align with the characteristics of your zodiac sign (or a sign that you’re hoping to invoke), and see if any of them are particularly present in your life. If these animals are showing up in dreams, on your commute, or in the symbolism around you, the Universe might be trying to communicate something to you. Speaking to a Life Path or Dream Analysis Psychic can help you understand the meaning of these sightings.
Spending time noticing the presence of animals can make it easier to embrace our place in the larger world and get in touch with our own spirituality. It can help us understand how to move through difficult emotions, find inspiration, or simply feel at peace.
To call upon the energy of a specific animal, consider incorporating a token or image of it into your daily life, so you can remind yourself of its qualities and spiritual influence.
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