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Libra (astrology)
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Libra is an astrological sign and is the seventh sign of the zodiac. Libra is classed as a Positive or masculine, extrovert sign; its element is Air and its Quality is Cardinal. [1] Traditionally in astrology Libra is ruled by the planet Venus. The sign opposite of Libra is Aries. Under the tropical zodiac, Libra is occupied by the Sun from September 23 to October 23, and under the sidereal zodiac, it ends on November 15. The corresponding month in the Babylonian calendar is Tišritum, dedicated to Shamash (the Sun). Libra, (The Scales of Balance), is the only symbol of the zodiac that is inanimate (it is not represented by an animal or person). SAWA
In astrology the astrological signs represent twelve equal segments or divisions of the zodiac. According to astrological beliefs, celestial phenomena reflect or govern human activity on the principle of "as above, so below", so that the twelve signs at the same time are held to represent twelve basic personality types or characteristic modes of expression.[2] The scientific community generally considers astrology as a pseudoscience or superstition.[3][4] ; yet despite this, belief in astrology remains widespread.[5][6][7][8]
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In mythology Libra is often associated with the Greek Goddess of Justice, Themis,[9] the Greek mythological figure of Atalanta (meaning balanced), and Astraea (daughter of Themis), who ascended to heaven and became the constellation of Virgo, and carried the scales of justice, the nearby constellation of Libra.
Libra is also associated with the Greco-Roman goddess Aphrodite/Venus and sometimes also the goddesses Eris/Discordia, along with Hermione/Concordia, Hera/Juno, Ishtar, Freyja and Frigg, and the god Xolotl.
The astrological symbol for Libra represents the scales. Many modern astrologers regard it as the most desirable of zodiacal types because it represents the zenith of the year, the high point of the seasons, when the harvest of all the hard work of the spring is reaped.
Astrologers broadly agree that the following are the characteristics of Libra: [10] The Libra person is co-operative, diplomatic, open-minded, urbane, fair, partnership-oriented, avoids conflict, easy-going, even-tempered, refined, balanced, graceful, artistic, home-body, charming, debative, flexible, sensual, idealistic, equalitarian and sociable. They also seem to have a great chance at making vast amounts of wealth and fortune. They can sometimes also rationalize, be easily deterred, indecisive, lazy, changeable, gullible, easily influenced, flirtatious, conceited, perfectionist, aloof, mildly vengeful, can't say no, quarrelsome, over-seriousness, cold, self-indulgent, cruel, jealous, and some are violent.
- Likes: fairness, equality, home, stability, happiness, justice, saying yes
- Dislikes: drama, yelling, being ignored, judgmental people/being judged, saying no
- Ideal Careers: Artist, Real Estate Agent, Entertainer Agent, Design, Fashion, Architecture
Astrologers believe that each of the twelve signs has identifiable physical traits. Physically, individuals born under the sign of Libra supposedly tend to have a graceful figure; charming appearance; a roundish head; small and refined features; a high forehead; and a 'trademark' dimple. And also thought to be above average height.[citation needed]
The following items are traditionally associated with Libra: [11]
- Birthstone = Sapphire,Opal
- Colours = Pink, Pale Green, Blue, Lavender
- Gemstones = Opal, Tourmaline, Aventurine
- Metal = Steel, Gold, Platinum, Copper
The Indian equivalent of Libra is Tula; the Chinese equivalent is thought to be the idealistic, fair-minded Dog, whose lunar month is 8 October - 7 November.[12]
The following is a list of some famous people whose sun sign is in Libra. The list is indicative only and makes no claim to be a representative list of all Libras.
- Mohandas Gandhi, Margaret Thatcher, Oscar Wilde, John Lennon, Viggo Mortenson, Ralph Lauren, Ryan Bares, Richard Harris, Tim Robbins, T.I., Linda McCartney, Michael Douglas, Will Smith, Harry Hill, Lil Wayne, Hilary Duff, Ayumi Hamasaki, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Fiona Allan, Keyshia Cole Nikki Spencer , Gwen Stefani, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Mickey Rooney, John Coltrane, Ray Charles, Bruce Springsteen, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Jim Henson, Shel Silverstein, Barbara Walters, Michael Douglas, T. S. Eliot, George Gershwin, Olivia Newton-John, Serena Williams, Arthur Penn, Avril Lavigne, Ed Sullivan, Marcello Mastroianni, Brigette Bardot, Koko Taylor, Janeane Garofalo, Gweneth Paltrow, Anita Ekberg, Jerry Lee Lewis, Truman Capote, Julie Andrews, Don McLean, Sting, James Herriot, India.Arie, Anne Rice, Kate Winslet, Yo-Yo Ma, Sigourney Weaver, Matt Damon, Giuseppe Verdi, Edward D. Wood Jr., Dale Earnhardt Jr., Eleanor Roosevelt, Luciano Pavarotti, Paul Simon, Marie Osmond, Sacha Baron Cohen, Bashar Rahal, William Penn, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Vladimir Putin, E. E. Cummings, Usher, Emeril Lagasse, Suzanne Somers, John Mayer, Arthur Miller, Rita Hayworth, Evel Kneivel, Alan Jackson, Wyclef Jean, Chuck Berry, Lee Harvey Oswald, Judge Judy Sheindlin, N.C. Wyeth, Gummo Marx, Dwight Yoakam, Martin Luther King III., Weird Al Yankovic, Bridgette Wilson, Phil Plait, Lord Hellbaron, Sean Allen aka Mr. 500, Alyssa Larizza, Dannii Minogue, Naomi Watts, Michael Nguyen, Ashlee Simspon
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| Elements | Fire - Earth - Air - Water |
| Qualities | Cardinal · Fixed · Mutable |
| Signs | Aries · Taurus · Gemini · Cancer · Leo · Virgo · Libra · Scorpio · Sagittarius · Capricorn · Aquarius · Pisces |
- ^ Jeff Mayo, Teach Yourself Astrology, pp 38-41, Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1979
- ^ Jeff Mayo, Ibid, p 35, Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1979
- ^ WordNet 2.1. Princeton. Retrieved on 2006-07-05.
- ^ Activities With Astrology. Astronomical society of the Pacific.
- ^ Objections to Astrology: A Statement by 186 Leading Scientists. The Humanist, September/October 1975.
- ^ Humphrey Taylor. The Religious and Other Beliefs of Americans 2003. Retrieved on 2007-01-05.
- ^ Science and Technology: Public Attitudes and Understanding. National Science Foundation. Retrieved on 2007-01-05.
- ^ "Astrology". Encarta. (2008). Microsoft. Retrieved on 2007-08-28. “Scientists have long rejected the principles of astrology, but millions of people continue to believe in or practice it.”
- ^ Libra, Characters of Greek Mythology
- ^ Robert Pelletier & Leonard Cataldo Be Your Own Astrologer pp 24 - 33, Pan Books Ltd, London 1984; Maritha Pottenger, Astro Essentials, pp 31 - 36, ACS Publications San Diego, 1991 ; Jeff Mayo, Ibid, pp 41-55, 1979
- ^ Derek and Julia Parker, The New Compleat Astrologer, pp194-5, Crescent Books , New York, 1990
- ^ Theodora Lau, The Handbook of Chinese Horoscopes, pxxvii, Souvenir Press, London, 2005