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| Zodiac symbol | Scales |
| Duration (tropical, western) | September 22 – October 22 (2024, UT1)[1] |
| Constellation | Libra |
| Zodiac element | Air |
| Zodiac quality | Cardinal |
| Sign ruler | Venus |
| Detriment | Mars |
| Exaltation | Saturn |
| Fall | Sun |
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Libra (♎︎) (Ancient Greek: Ζυγός, romanized: Zygós, Latin for "scales") is the seventh astrological sign in the zodiac. It spans 180°–210° celestial longitude.[2] The Sun transits this sign on average between September 22 and October 23.[3] The symbol of the scales is based on the Scales of Justice held by Themis, the Greek personification of divine law and custom.[4] She became the inspiration for modern depictions of Lady Justice. The ruling planet of Libra is Venus along with Taurus.[5][6] Libra is the only zodiac sign that is represented by an object; the other eleven signs are represented by either an animal or a mythological character though some depictions feature a man holding the scales with his hands .[7]
- ^ Astronomical Applications Department 2011.
- ^ Aaboe, Asger (2001). Episodes From the Early History of Astronomy. New York: Springer Science+Business Media. pp. 19. ISBN 9780387951362.
- ^ Libra n.d.
- ^ Atsma c. 2015.
- ^ Horoscopes n.d.
- ^ Libra Nature 2015.
- ^ Ridpath n.d.