May Librids Serpens Caput Virgo Hydra Centaurus (corner) Lupus Scorpius Ophiuchus Libra (Latin for balance, symbol , Unicode ♎) is a constellation of the zodiac. It is a fairly inconspicuous constellation and has no star of first magnitude, lying between Virgo to the west and Scorpius to the east. As the names of the brighter stars testify, it was at one point part of Scorpius' claws. Libra - Notable featu ...

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Libra: The Judge

Keyword Phrase: I BALANCE

Libra’s refined sensibilities are seen in artistry of all forms. Social and diplomatic, Libra can be highly impartial. As the Cardinal Air sign of the zodiac, Libra represents the need to initiate relationships and make connections. Yet Libra can also be distant, inconsiderate, and conceited. Symbolized by the Scales, Libra strives for balance and harmony, but is sometimes caught in indecision. Libran energy tends toward a high degree of logic and consideration, but can also be expressed through placating or argumentative attitudes. Ruled by the planet Venus, Libra is continually judging the value of everything. Libra knows there are two sides to every story, and when called upon to mediate, can be an exceptional arbitrator. Where you see Libra in the chart, there is a need for harmony, beauty, and refinement.

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Libra: The best quality of Libra lies in your natural social skills. The worst quality is your capacity to vacillate or approve without careful thought. A key phrase is “I balance.” The Libra personality is peaceful in general, although you can be formidable champions of justice when aroused. You are changeable, willing to go along with the decisions of others in all cases where the outcome is not of deep personal importance to you. The tendency to be indecisive may change as you gather experience, but you may always go through a “what if” scenario or two before choosing a course of action.

Vacillation has its positive side in adaptability. Libras are willing to dabble in many different areas, and this is how you gather enough information to hold your own in any social situation. You can be perfectionists in matters of personal importance, and can surprise others with occasional definitive expressions of your ideas and ideals.

The Libra temperament is sensitive and refined. There is an artistic quality to your mental and emotional outlook – you seek harmony in all things. Libras go along with the group, but this does not mean you are submissive. You are fully able to hold your own ground intellectually. You often supply the argument that leads to synthesis and equilibrium.

The Libra disposition is sympathetic and kind. You are considerate and would never think of causing harm intentionally. You enjoy social interaction and can meet others with impartiality. You are generally approving of the actions of others, and in leadership positions you will find gentle ways to point out the proper path.

The desire to be around other people inspires a cooperative attitude. Your clarity of communication can make Librans an inspiration to others – when you express your beliefs, you reveal your ideals, your creative sense, and your ability to integrate data into a balanced assessment of the needs of the moment. You appreciate the efforts of others.

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Alpha Librae (α Lib / α Librae) is the second brightest star in the constellation Libra (despite its Bayer designation as "alpha"). It also has the traditional name Zubenelgenubi. Alpha Librae is located approximately 77 light years from the Sun. It is actually a visual binary consisting of two stars separated in the sky by an angular distance of 231" (3'51"). The brighter of the two is a white star of spectral type A3, with an apparent brightness of 2.8 and an absolute brightness of 1.1, designated alpha-2 Librae (α< ...

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Beta Librae (β Lib / β Librae) is a star in the constellation Libra. It also has the traditional name Zubeneschamali and the Latin name Lanx Australis. Beta Librae is of spectral type B8 and has apparent magnitude 2.7, at a distance of 120 light years from Earth. The name Zubeneschamali is derived from an Arabic phrase meaning "the northern claw". More examples of Arabic star names (such as Rigel, Fomalhaut, Algol, and Betelgeuse) may be fo ...

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The brightest stars in Libra form a rectangle: α Librae, Zubenelgenubi ("southern claw"), a visual binary; β Librae, Zubeneschamali ("northern claw"); γ Librae, Zubenelakrab ("scorpion's claw"); σ Librae, an eclipsing variable. α and β Librae are the scales' balance beam, and γ and σ are the weighing pans. σ Librae was formerly known as γ Scorpii despite being well inside the boundaries of Libra. It was not redesignated as σ ...

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See VIRGO (physics) for a French-Italian project in physics. Virginids Mu Virginids Boötes Coma Berenices Leo Crater Corvus Hydra Libra Serpens Caput Virgo (Latin for virgin, symbol , Unicode ♍) is a constellation of the zodiac. Lying between Leo to the west and the Libra to the east, it is one of the largest constellations in the sky. It can be easily found through its bright α star, Spica. Including:

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In Greek mythology, Astraea ("star-maiden") was a daughter of Zeus and Themis or of Eos and Astraeus. She and her mother were both personifications of justice. Astraea was the last of the immortals to live with humans during the Golden Age. As mankind became wicked, she was the last to stay on earth, ascending to heaven to become the constellation Virgo; the scales of justice she carried became the nearby constellation Libra. Category: Greek mythology

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October is the tenth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. October begins (astrologically) with the sun in the sign of Libra and ends in the sign of Scorpio. Astronomically speaking, the sun begins in the constellation of Virgo and ends in the constellation of Libra. The name is from the Latin Word "octo" for "eight". October was the eighth month in the Roman calendar until a monthless winter period (summer in the southern hemisph ...

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In astrology, a triplicity is a group of three signs belonging to the same element. Signs of the same triplicity tend to have many of the same qualities in common, which and this makes it easier to fit them into a certain category. In traditional Western astrology there are four triplicities, being: Fire - Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius Earth - Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn Air - Gemini, Libra, Aquariu ...

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September is the ninth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of four Gregorian months with 30 days. September begins (astrologically) with the sun in the sign of Virgo and ends in the sign of Libra. Astronomically speaking, the sun begins in the constellation of Leo and ends in the constellation of Virgo. The name comes from the Latin septem, for "seven". September was the s ...

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Astrology has used the concept of classical elements from antiquity up until the present. Most modern astrologers use the four classical elements extensively, and indeed it is still viewed as a critical part of interpreting the astrological chart. The elemental rulerships for the twelve astrological signs of the zodiac are as follows: Fire -- 1 - Aries; 5 - Leo; 9 - Sagittarius Earth -- 2 - Taurus; 6 - Virgo; 10 - Capricorn Air -- 3 - Gemini; 7 - Libra; 11 - Aq ...

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In astrology, a positive, diurnal or masculine sign refers to any of the six odd-numb ered signs of the zodiac: Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius or Aquarius. These signs constitute the fire and air triplicities. They are termed "positive" because they are suppose d to be naturally more communicative, buoyant and sociable - broadly matching the extrovert personality. They typically are supposed to aim for a large number of friends and to focus on working with them rather than on their own resources. They, how ...

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In astrology, the antiscion (pl. antiscia) is considered to be the mirror image, or shadow, of a planet based upon a line of reference, which is usually the line between MC and IC, or 10th house and 4th house cusps. These antiscia are also known as the "solstice points". For example, the corresponding antiscia sign placements are as follows:- Aries antiscia is Virgo and vice versa. Taurus antiscia is Leo and vice versa. Gemini antiscia is Cancer and vice versa. Libra antiscia is Pisces and vice versa. Scorpio antiscia is Aquarius and vice versa. Sagittari ...

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In astrology, an air sign refers to any of the three signs Gemini, Libra and Aquarius. They were, in earlier astrology, often referred to as whole signs or (to contrast the "bitter" fire signs) as sweet signs. The air signs are described as positive and extroverted. According to astrological theory, air signs are the talkers and communicators of the zodiac. Typically they are supposed to be intellectual, analytical, articulate and versatile - able to discuss just about any topic. Air signs are also s ...

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November is the eleventh month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of four Gregorian months with the length of 30 days. November begins (astrologically) with the sun in the sign of Scorpio and ends in the sign of Sagittarius. Astronomically speaking, the sun begins in the constellation of Libra, passes through Scorpius from approximately the 24th through the 29th and ends in the constellation of Ophiuchus, which is the only zodiacal constellati ...

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The planet Venus ( ) in astrology is considered to possess a number of qualities which influence events on Earth . Since the Roman goddess Venus is the goddess of love, in Western astrology the planet Venus is also associated with love. Venus is also associated with the principles of harmony, beauty, balance and the urge to unite. According to Marcus Manilius, Venus is generous and fecund, and presides over the left arm. In Gustav Holst's musical composition The Planets, Venus is called "The Bringer of ...

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In astrology, a planet is said to be in detriment when it is posited in the sign opposite the sign it rules. When a planet is in detriment it is not comfortable in that sign and tends to operate with the least strength. The sign detriments are as follows:- Planet Home Detriment --------- -------- ------------- Sun Leo Aquarius Moon Cancer Capricorn Mercury Gemini Sagittarius Virgo ...

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Libra

The balance or scales; seventh zodical sign (approx. September 20 to October 20); of the airy element; ruler Venuskeywords; justice, beauty, harmonizing energy.

Recognized strengths: perceptive, charming, sociable, diplomatic; negotiator, lover of harmony, justice and beauty.

Potential weaknesses: indecisive, codependent, quick to swing to opposite pole, unexpected rigidity

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LIBRA

(Sept. 23- Oct.22). Equilibrium in both psychic and material works. The sign of the Sun's decline, hence Librans tend to passivity of some type, preferring to act behind the scenes and avoiding the limelight except when it becomes necessary to act as society's balance or opposition. Librans are either remarkably accommodating and cooperative or they are deliberately contradictory, negativistic and anti-social. In pre-writing times, during the oral tradition, Virgo and Scorpio appear to have been one sign (which can be observed by the similarity of their symbols, Virgo being closed, Scorpio being open. Libra is then the balance between the two extremes.

Famous Librans: Pavlov, Gandhi, Le Corbusier, Himmler, Saint-Saëns, Annie Besant, Verdi, Virgil, Nietzsche, Oscar Wilde, Cervantes, Joan Fontaine, Carrol Lombard, Aleister Crowley, Timothy Leary.

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