Libra

*See: Wikipedia: Libra (astrology)*

**Libra** (♎︎) (Ζυγός, *Zygós,* Latin for "scales") is the seventh astrological sign in the zodiac. It spans 180°–210° celestial longitude. The Sun transits this sign on average between September 23 and October 23. The symbol of the scales is based on the Scales of Justice held by Themis, the Greek personification of divine law and custom. She became the inspiration for modern depictions of Lady Justice. The ruling planet of Libra is Venus along with Taurus. Libra is the only zodiac sign that is represented by an object; with the other eleven signs represented by either an animal or mythological character.

## Dates

* September 24
* September 25
* September 26
* September 27
* September 28
* September 29
* September 30
* October 2
* October 3
* October 4
* October 5
* October 6
* October 7
* October 8
* October 9
* October 10
* October 12
* October 13
* October 14
* October 15
* October 16
* October 17
* October 18
* October 19
* October 20
* October 21
* October 22

## Astrological associations

Libra is the cardinal modality of the three air signs, the others being Gemini and Aquarius. The main connotations of planets under this sign are sociable, rational, and detached when dealing with situations. Libra is symbolized by the scales and is associated with the Roman deity *Iustitia*. According to the writer Manilius, Roman judges are born under the sign of Libra.[*timestamp needed*]

The Moon was said to be in Libra when Rome was founded and this was based on the historical passage, which state "*qua condita Roma*". Everything was balanced under this righteous sign.[*citation needed*] Manilius once said that Libra was the sign "in which the seasons are balanced". Both the hours of the day and the hours of the night match each other.[*citation needed*] Thus why the Romans put so much trust in the "balanced sign".
Going back to ancient Greek times, Libra the constellation between Virgo and Scorpio used to be ruled over by the constellation of Scorpio. They called the area the Latin word "chelae", which translated to "the claws" which can help identify the individual stars that make up the full constellation of Libra, since it was so closely identified with the Scorpion constellation in the sky.

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