At a Glance
- Birthday
- October 9
- Sun Sign
- Libra
- Approx. Degree
- 17° Libra
- Sabian Symbol
- “A retired sea captain watches ships entering and leaving the harbor.”
- Jones Keyword
- Relaxation
Your Sun Sign on October 9
A October 9 birthday places your Sun in Libra, an air sign ruled by Venus. But your sign is only the broad stroke — within Libra, your Sun sits at one specific degree, and that single degree carries its own Sabian image.
Because the Sun moves about one degree per day, your exact degree can shift slightly with your birth year and time. The calculator pins it precisely from your birthday.
The Image at Your Degree
For October 9, that degree is about 17° Libra, and its Sabian Symbol is “A retired sea captain watches ships entering and leaving the harbor.” This is one of 360 images received clairvoyantly in 1925 — a concrete scene rather than an abstract trait. Read the full meaning, gift and shadow, and chart placement on the 17° Libra Sabian Symbol page.
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Common Questions
What is the Sabian Symbol for someone born on October 9?
If you were born on October 9, your Sun is at approximately 17° Libra, whose Sabian Symbol is “A retired sea captain watches ships entering and leaving the harbor.” Its Jones keyword is Relaxation. Your exact degree depends on your birth year and time.
What zodiac sign is October 9?
A birthday on October 9 usually falls under Libra.
Why might my Sabian degree be different?
The Sun advances about one degree per day, and sign boundaries shift by a day or so each year. Your birth time also matters. Enter your birthday in the free calculator for the exact image at your Sun's degree.