All About Libra and Pisces Compatibility

When we talk about astrological compatibility, a lot of importance is placed on the angle that two Sun signs—also called an aspect. Basically, an aspect is a fancy name for the specific angle two planets or zodiac signs make to each other. Each has its own name and is associated with a certain type of energy or relationship. For Libra and Pisces, the kind of aspect we’re talking about is called a “quincunx,” meaning these two signs form a 150-degree angle.

Appropriate for this funny name, quincunx aspects are traditionally associated with awkwardness, difference, and unpredictability. Basically, Libra and Pisces have very little in common—they’re different elements (Libra is an air sign and Pisces is a water sign) and different modalities (Libra is a cardinal sign and Pisces is a mutable sign). They have totally different ways of seeing the world! But does this mean they’re “incompatible”? Let’s discuss:

Dates: September 23 to October 22

Element: Air

Modality: Cardinal

Ruler: Venus

Represented by: The scales

Famous Libras: Kim Kardashian, Bella Hadid, Serena Williams, Will Smith, Gwyneth Paltrow, Cardi B, Doja Cat, Dakota Johnson, Jenna Ortega, Bruno Mars, Jimin, Zac Efron, Donald Glover, Addison Rae, Halsey, Maddie Ziegler, A$AP Rocky, Usher

Dates: February 19 to March 20

Element: Water

Modality: Mutable

Ruler: Jupiter (traditional) and Neptune (modern)

Tarot card: The Moon

Represented by: The fishes

Famous Pisces: Rihanna, Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, Trevor Noah, Elliot Page, Lupita Nyong’o, Justin Bieber, Queen Latifah, Millie Bobby Brown, Kumail Nanjiani, Drew Barrymore, Oscar Isaac, Olivia Wilde, Jhené Aiko, Camilla Cabello, Jameela Jamil

As you might guess with that whole “quincunx” thing, Libra and Pisces are very different. Libra is an outgoing social butterfly, while Pisces is more introverted. Libra is very concerned with the here and now, while Pisces has their head in the clouds and is fascinated with abstract ideas and fantasies. Libra is concerned with justice and fairness, while Pisces is getting all philosophical and asking, “What is fairness, really?” Really, the only thing these two might have in common is that they’re both turning up late to dinner reservations.

Despite all their differences, Libra and Pisces can have a rewarding friendship for a few different reasons. Libra is a social butterfly who’s fascinated by people, and will happily welcome Pisces into their circle of friends. For their part, Pisces is also very open-minded and will be interested in getting to know Libra, in part because they’re so very different. Outgoing Libra is happy to take the lead in initiating meetups and Pisces’ go-with-the-flow nature meshes well with Libra’s more hectic jumping from one interest or topic to the next. One point of tension comes up, however: Pisces is very nonjudgmental of others, but Libra loves to gossip.

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When it comes to sex, there’s a big problem with this couple: Neither one is known to be the initiator! Both prefer a partner who takes the lead, so when they’re coupled up with each other, someone is going to have to step up. (Odds are that’ll be Libra, but who knows?) If they can get things started, though, Libra’s people-pleasing tendencies and Pisces’ imagination and mental flexibility mean that they’ll have an ah-mazing time.

As I said, Libra and Pisces are very different, so some romantic connections won’t ever get past a first date because they just don’t “get” each other. However, if Libra and Pisces make an effort to try to understand each other, see the world from each other’s POV, and approach each other’s differences with curiosity, this can be a really rewarding connection. I’m talking about the kind of connection where each person grows individually as well as a couple—transformative love!

If Libra and Pisces make it to the point of discussing marriage, they’ve likely taken a positive and open-minded approach to their relationship, appreciating each other’s differences and making an effort to understand one another’s perspectives. This bodes well for the success of a marriage or another long-term relationship, but there is one potential point of tension: Neither Libra nor Pisces is particularly skilled at confrontation or saying when something is wrong, so that’s something they’ll both have to work at.

It’s true that Libra and Pisces don’t have a lot in common—but that doesn’t have to be a bad thing. If Libra and Pisces can appreciate each other’s differences and learn from each other, this can be a transformational and rewarding relationship.

Together:

• Rihanna (Pisces) and A$AP Rocky (Libra)
• Dakota Johnson (Libra) and Chris Martin (Pisces)
• Miles Teller (Pisces) and Keleigh Sperry (Libra)
• Gwyneth Paltrow (Libra) and Brad Falchuk (Pisces)
• Emily Blunt (Pisces) and John Krasinski (Libra)

Broken up:

• Gwyneth Paltrow (Libra) and Chris Martin (Pisces)
• Serena Williams (Libra) and Common (Pisces)
• Rihanna (Pisces) and Hassan Jameel (Libra)
• Kim Kardashian (Libra) and Reggie Bush (Pisces)
• Hilary Duff (Pisces) and Joel Madden (Libra)

Libra

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Pisces

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Erika W. Smith

Senior Astrology Editor

Erika W. Smith (she/her) is the Senior Astrology Editor at Cosmopolitan. She also contributes lifestyle, travel, and sex and relationships coverage. In her decade-long media career, she's become an expert in the "women's lifestyle" beat and has held staff positions at Refinery29, BUST magazine, and HelloGiggles. Her book Astrosex: How to Have the Best Sex According to Your Star Sign was published in 2021.