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| Zodiac Symbol | The Scales |
|---|---|
| Duration (Tropical,Western) | 23 September – 23 October (2011, UTC) |
| Duration (Sidereal,Hindu) | 14 October – 31 November (2011, UTC) |
| Constellation | Libra |
| Zodiac Element | Air |
| Zodiac Quality | Cardinal |
| Domicile | Venus |
| Detriment | Mars, Pluto (modern) |
| Exaltation | Saturn |
| Fall | Sun |
Libra (♎) is the seventh astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Libra. In western astrology, this sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the precession of the equinoxes. In astrology, Libra is considered a "masculine", positive (extrovert) sign. It is also considered an air sign and is one of four cardinal signs. Libra is ruled by the planet Venus (which also rules Taurus). Being the seventh sign of the zodiac, Libra has been associated with the astrological seventh house.
Individuals born when the Sun was in this sign are considered Libra individuals. Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun enters Libra on the moment of autumnal equinox by definition on September 23, leaving it on October 21. Under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently there roughly around October 19 and November 16.
Mythology
Libra (constellation) Mythology
The symbol for Libra is the Scales, making it the only zodiac sign of which the symbol is not a living creature. In Roman mythology, Libra is considered to depict the scales held by Astraea (identified as Virgo), the goddess of justice.
Compatibilities
Generally, the natives of Libra are considered to be compatible with the natives of the other air signs, Gemini and Aquarius, and the natives of the fire signs, Aries, Leo and Sagittarius. Cancer and Capricorn are signs of the other nature (feminine/introverted), but are considered semi-compatible with Libra due to them having the same cardinal quality.
There are many variables that determine compatibility in astrology, such as birth dates, birth months, birth years, position of a sign within the Moon, Stars, etc. The signs listed as compatible with Libra do not reflect an individual profile or individual reading as interpreted within astrology, but rather reflect a general guideline and reference to compatibility as dictated by variables such as Qualities and Elements within the Zodiac. The branch of astrology dealing with interpersonal compatibilities is called Synastry.
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