libra ♎

September 23rd - October 23rd

mythology

Libra is the 7th sign of the zodiac and is remarkable for being the only one not represented by a living creature. Early zodiacs did not recognize the sign for it was only created in Roman times to separate and maintain the balance between the Virgo - Scorpio pair who are, according to Genesis, Eve crushing the Serpent's head and the Serpent, or Scorpion, striking at the Virgin's heel - a story with its basis in the turn of the year at the new moon following the Autumnal Equinox.

astronomy

Libra the Scales is a Spring constellation, and can be best viewed in the night sky during the month of May. Libra is seen along the ecliptic between Virgo and Scorpius. The brightest star (Alpha 2 Lib) in Libra is Zuben Elgenubi, the second-brightest star (Beta Lib) is Zuben Elschemali, the third-brightest star (Gamma Lib) is Zuben Elakrab, and the fourth-brightest star (Delta Lib) is Zuben Elakribi.

astrology

Mode: Cardinal
Element: Air
Ruler: Venus
Exaltation: Saturn

Birthstone: Emerald, Beryl, Opal
Body Part: Liver, Kidneys
Color: Green
Day: Friday
Metal: Brass
Perfume: Galbanum
Plant: Aloe
Animal: Elephant

Qualities: Ego sublimation. Co-operativeness. Businesslike. Persuasive. Just.

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