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In Sidereal astrology, the sun currently transits the constellation of Libra from October 16 to November 15 (approximately).<ref name="USNO">[http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/geocentric.php ''Geocentric Positions Of Major Solar System Objects and Bright Stars''], United States Naval Observatory, Retrieved 2/8/2012</ref><ref name="IAU Virgo">[http://www.iau.org/static/public/constellations/gif/VIR.gif ''The Constellations IAU''], The International Astronomical Union (IAU), Retrieved 2/8/2012</ref>
In Sidereal astrology, the sun currently transits the constellation of Libra from October 16 to November 15 (approximately).<ref name="USNO">[http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/geocentric.php ''Geocentric Positions Of Major Solar System Objects and Bright Stars''], United States Naval Observatory, Retrieved 2/8/2012</ref><ref name="IAU Virgo">[http://www.iau.org/static/public/constellations/gif/VIR.gif ''The Constellations IAU''], The International Astronomical Union (IAU), Retrieved 2/8/2012</ref>


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==Key characteristics and definitions==
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|+ Definitions and Associations
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! scope="row" style="text-align: left; width:150px"| Glyph meaning: ('''{{Unicode|♎}}''')
| The scales; symbolizes the principle of symmetry and balance.<ref name="Watters">Joanna Watters, ''Astrology for today''. London: Carroll & Brown, 2003. ISBN 1-903258-69-3.</ref>{{Rp|13}}
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! scope="row" style="text-align: left"| [[Astrology and the classical elements|Element]] ([[triplicity]])<ref name="manilius">There are three signs for each element which are related to each other across the Zodiac by the shape of the triangle; therefore these are traditionally known as 'triplicities'. [[Marcus Manilius]], (c.10 AD.)'' Astronomica'' 2.270-295. Translated by G.P. Goold. Harvard University Press, 1977. ISBN 0-674-99516-3.</ref>
| '''[[Air (classical element)|Air]]'''{{Rp|14}}
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! scope="row" style="text-align:left; valign:top"| Mode ([[Astrological sign#The Three Qualities|quadruplicity]])<ref name="manilius" />
| '''[[Cardinal sign (astrology)|Cardinal]]''' (moveable){{Rp|15}}
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! scope="row" style="text-align: left"| Body parts
| Lower back, kidneys, loins.<ref name="Lilly">[[William Lilly]], (1647)'' Christian Astrology''. Republished by Regulus, London, 1985. ISBN 0-948472-01-4.</ref> {{Rp|96}}
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! scope="row" style="text-align: left"| Direction
| East<ref name="Lilly" />{{Rp|365}}
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! scope="row" style="text-align: left"| Traditional definitions
| '''Humane sign''' - the humane signs are usually represented by human figures, but Libra is included on the assumption that the scales are held by a human hand. <ref name="DHGem">[[Deborah Houlding]], ‘[http://www.skyscript.co.uk/libra.html Libra the Scales]'. ''The Mountain Astrologer''; pp.29-35 issue #121, June 2005. ISSN 1079-1345.</ref>
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==Mythology==
==Mythology==

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Libra () is the seventh astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Libra. It spans the 180-210th degree of the zodiac, between 180 and 207.25 degree of celestial longitude, which the Sun transits this area on average between (northern autumnal equinox) September 23 to October 23 each year.

In astrology, Libra is considered a "masculine", positive (extrovert) sign. It is also considered an air sign and is one of four cardinal signs.[2] Libra is ruled by the planet Venus.

In Sidereal astrology, the sun currently transits the constellation of Libra from October 16 to November 15 (approximately).[3][4]

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Mythology

The symbol for Libra is the Scales. In Roman mythology, Libra is considered to depict the scales held by Astraea (identified as Virgo), the goddess of justice. Libra is also considered the goddess of balance and truth. She also corresponds with Egyptian mythology as Ma'at, the goddess of the scales or balance.

Generally, the qualities of Libra are considered to be highly compatible with signs like: Gemini, Sagittarius, and Aquarius. Libra may have somewhat of a moderate compatibility with some signs such as: Taurus, Pisces, Virgo, and Leo. Libra has a lesser extent with signs that bears: Aries, Cancer, Capricorn, and Scorpio. However, compatibility based on sun-sign alone is considered to be only a very general guideline. The branch of astrology dealing with interpersonal relationships is called Synastry. In this, astrologers analyse the horoscopes of both parties being considered with particular reference to the positions of the Sun & Moon, Mars & Venus.[5]

References

  1. ^ Astronomical Applications Department 2011.
  2. ^ Jeff Mayo, Teach Yourself Astrology, pp 38-41, Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1979
  3. ^ Geocentric Positions Of Major Solar System Objects and Bright Stars, United States Naval Observatory, Retrieved 2/8/2012
  4. ^ The Constellations IAU, The International Astronomical Union (IAU), Retrieved 2/8/2012
  5. ^ Linda Goodman, Linda Goodman's Love Signs: A New Approach to the Human Heart. Harper Paperbacks; 1st edition (1991) ISBN 0-06-096896-6 p.8 "Even between two individuals whose Sun and Moon Signs harmonize, there are always some planets in their mutual nativities which clash causing periodic friction and tension."