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Libra (lē`brə, lī`–) [Lat.,=the scales], southern constellation lying on the ecliptic (the sun's apparent path through the heavens) between Virgo and Scorpius; it is one of the constellations of the zodiac. Sometimes depicted as a pair of scales, it is also known as the Balance. The ancient Greeks represented it as the claws of the Scorpion (Scorpius). Zubenelschemal (Beta Librae), which lies between Arcturus and Antares, is the only star observable by the naked eye that has been reported to appear greenish. Libra reaches its highest point in the evening sky in late June.

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Libra

(Latin: “Scales”) In astronomy, the constellation lying between Scorpio and Virgo; in astrology, the seventh sign of the zodiac, governing approximately the period September 22–October 23. Its symbol is either a woman holding a balance scale or the scale alone. The woman is sometimes identified with Astraea, the Roman goddess of justice.

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Libra

1. Astronomy a small faint zodiacal constellation in the S hemisphere, lying between Virgo and Scorpius on the ecliptic

2. Astrology

a. the seventh sign of the zodiac, symbol ♎, having a cardinal air classification and ruled by the planet Venus. The sun is in this sign between about Sept. 23 and Oct. 22

b. a person born under this sign

3. Astrology born under or characteristic of Libra

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Libra

7th constellation of the Zodiac; those born under Libra may be indecisive. [Astrology: Payton, 389]

See : Indecision

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Libra

sign of the balance, weighing of right and wrong. [Zodiac: Brewer Dictionary, 640]

See : Justice

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Libra

balance (Sept. 23–Oct. 22). [Astrology: Hall, 315]

See : Zodiac