In the world of Naruto, a lot can be revealed about a character when fans take into consideration that character's MBTI personality type, Enneagram type or even astrological sign. These are emotionally deep and thoroughly fleshed-out characters, including their dates of birth, so it's wonderfully easy to get a read on what kind of people these characters are.
This can be done not just for primary characters like Naruto Uzumaki and Sakura Haruno but also for supporting characters, such as the members of the Konoha 11, from Kiba Inuzuka and Neji Hyuga to Ino Yamanaka. In particular, Ino Yamanaka is famed for being Sakura's good friend and rival, and she soon became one of Naruto fans' favorite kunoichi. Her birth sign says even more about who Ino really is as a person and as a kunoichi.
Libra, The Scales of Balance
Ino Yamanaka's canon birthday is September 23rd, meaning she was born on the very first day of the sign Libra, one of the three air signs in astrology. Represented by a set of scales rather than an animal, Libra is ruled by the seventh house, it's a sign that emphasizes togetherness, the importance of teamwork and certainly partnership, with two people being mutually respected and trusted equals in all things. In particular, Libras like to surround themselves with the best people possible so they can grow and accomplish all their dreams. Meanwhile, Libra is also ruled by the astrological body Venus -- the planet of love, beauty and dynamism. Together, the seventh house and Venus describe someone who is concerned with rich interpersonal connections and the beauty of life and self.
In accordance with its house and its scale symbol, the sign Libra is all about balance, fairness, unity and justice. Anyone born under the sign Libra, according to astrological lore, is all about keeping people together with diplomacy, tact and good humor, making it roughly similar to its fellow air signs Gemini and Aquarius. After all, Aquarius is a "power of the people" sign, though Libra is more focused on the practical side of things rather than dreaming of a better society in the future. Libra is even more charismatic than Aquarius and more hands-on about bringing balance and justice to the world, and it likes to take an active role in shaping the lives of others for the better. In short, this makes Libra an altruistic, idealistic sign that sees the best in other people and wishes to bond with them.
The sign Libra has many noteworthy virtues. Anyone born under this air sign is very approachable as a friendly, caring and easygoing individual who can easily form strong bonds with anyone around them, meaning a Libra will soon become popular and influential in their social setting. Such people are described as being graceful, patient, modest and original in their thinking, as they tend to put idealism and other people first. That said, Libras tend to dislike vanity in other people, and oddly enough, an overconfident Libra might become vain and insufferable as well. Libras also tend to become moody if people don't openly appreciate them, and they are often skeptical of other people's own ideas. Libras are convinced that only they can restore the balance and harmony of the world, and they don't like having other people assume that duty for them.
Ino Yamanaka as a Libra in Naruto
At times, the strong-willed Ino Yamanaka behaves more like a headstrong Aries, given her temper and her fierce leadership tendencies, but as a whole, she embodies her native Libra sign in several key ways. To begin with, Libras like to reshape the world around them and care for other people, and that often describes Ino's leadership aptitude in Naruto. She can be brash at times, but most of all, she cares deeply for her friends, family and teammates, acting like a mature big sister who knows what's best for others. That's a classic Libra attitude for all the right reasons, and Ino has been this way since her girlhood, especially where her insecure friend Sakura Haruno was concerned.
Ino and Sakura were classmates in an all-girls class in their academy days, where Sakura often felt left out due to her lack of a strong signature jutsu and her large forehead. Being the Libra she is, Ino immediately sought to cheer up Sakura, empower her and help the other girl reach parity with the rest of the class. Libras like Ino are all about justice, fairness and harmony, so if a person or group is out of balance or at odds with society, the Libra will step in and fix the problem with their creative minds. Sure enough, Ino empowered Sakura with her flower-based analogies, and Sakura gained confidence over time until she finally graduated from the academy as a worthy genin.
Ino and Sakura were, for a time, at odds as they competed for Sasuke Uchiha's affection, but the two of them mended ties after their battle in the chunin exam story arc. Libras like Ino always strive to maintain healthy, fair relationships, and there's no way would she just abandon her friendship with Sakura over these petty feelings. On a more superficial note, Ino embodies the Libra sign's fondness for beauty and domestic comforts, such as her role in the Yamanaka family's flower shop and her role as a warm, caring mother for her and Sai's son Inojin in Boruto.