Libra

A 30° sector of the sidereal zodiac — one bed in the StarGarden.

Libra (Rashi)

Tula · Symbol: Scales

A 30° sector of the sidereal zodiac. In the StarGarden, each rashi anchors one bed — and every plant in that bed carries the signature of this sign's element, modality, and planetary ruler.

Ruler: VenusElement: Air Modality: Cardinal House: 7

Kidneys, partnership, beauty, balance

"Libra teaches harmony and relationship. The pollinator paradise: flowers that draw bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds into partnership."

Grow one plant from this sign's bed and taste its archetype.

Plants of Libra (10)

Apple (espalier)

Apple

Malus domestica

Air·Libra+House 7·Cardinal

Pacifies Pitta; balances KaphaTaste: Sweet; AstringentEnergy: Cooling

Helps with: Constipation, Sluggish digestion

Apple (orchard)

Apple

Malus domestica

Air·Libra+House 7·Cardinal

Pacifies Pitta; balances KaphaTaste: Sweet; AstringentEnergy: Cooling

Helps with: Constipation, Sluggish digestion, High cholesterol

Bergamot

Bee Balm / Bergamot

Monarda didyma

Air·Libra+House 7·Cardinal

Pacifies Kapha & VataTaste: Pungent; BitterEnergy: Heating

Helps with: Indigestion / bloating, Cold & flu, Anxiety & stress

Catnip

Nepeta cataria

Air·Libra+House 7·Cardinal·Swati

Pacifies Vata & PittaTaste: Pungent; BitterEnergy: Cooling

Helps with: Anxiety & stress, Insomnia, Indigestion / bloating, Fever

Cowpea

Cowpea / Black-eyed Pea

Vigna unguiculata

Air·Libra+House 7·Cardinal·Vishakha

Pacifies Pitta & KaphaTaste: Sweet; AstringentEnergy: Cooling

Helps with: Low energy & fatigue, Sluggish digestion

Hibiscus

Roselle / Hibiscus

Hibiscus sabdariffa

Air·Libra+House 7·Cardinal

Pacifies Pitta; balances KaphaTaste: Sour; AstringentEnergy: Cooling

Helps with: High blood pressure, Heat & inflammation

Lady's Mantle

Alchemilla vulgaris

Air·Libra+House 7·Cardinal

Pacifies Pitta & KaphaTaste: Bitter; AstringentEnergy: Cooling

Helps with: Heavy menstruation, Wounds & cuts, Diarrhea

Pear

Pyrus communis

Air·Libra+House 7·Cardinal

Pacifies Pitta; balances KaphaTaste: Sweet; AstringentEnergy: Cooling

Helps with: Constipation, Heat & inflammation

Rose

Rosa damascena / rugosa

Air·Libra+House 7·Cardinal

Pacifies all three; especially cools PittaTaste: Sweet; Bitter; AstringentEnergy: Cooling

Helps with: Low mood, Anxiety & stress, Skin inflammation & rash, Grief

Violet

Sweet Violet

Viola odorata

Air·Libra+House 7·Cardinal

Pacifies Pitta & VataTaste: Sweet; BitterEnergy: Cooling

Helps with: Dry cough, Sore throat, Skin inflammation & rash, Swollen lymph