Libra (lē`brə, lī`–) [Lat.,=the scales], southern constellation constellation, in common usage, group of stars that appear to form a configuration in the sky; properly speaking, a constellation is a definite region of the sky in which the configuration of stars is contained.
..... Click the link for more information. lying on the ecliptic ecliptic (ēklĭp`tĭk, ĭ–)
..... Click the link for more information. (the sun's apparent path through the heavens) between Virgo and Scorpius; it is one of the constellations of the zodiac zodiac (zō`dēăk) [Gr.
..... Click the link for more information. . 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 Arcturus (ärkt
..... Click the link for more information. and Antares Antares (ăntâr`ēz), brightest star in the constellation Scorpius ; Bayer designation Alpha Scorpii; 1992 position R.A.
..... Click the link for more information. , 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.

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.

Libra

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

See : Indecision

Libra

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

See : Justice

Libra

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

See : Zodiac

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