Libra

Libra is one of the three zodiac air signs, the others being Gemini and Aquarius. In astrology, when dealing with situations those born into this zodiac sign, are calm, rational, and detached. This sign is symbolized by the scales and is associated with the Roman deity Iustitia. According to the writer Manilius, Roman judges are born under this sign.

The Moon was said to be in Libra when Rome was founded and this was based on the historical passage, which state “qua condita Roma”. Everything was balanced under this righteous sign. Manilius once said that Libra was the sign “in which the seasons are balanced”. Both the hours of the day and the hours of the night match each other. Thus why the Romans put so much trust in the “balanced sign”. Going back to ancient Greek times, Libra the constellation between Virgo and Scorpio used to be ruled over by the constellation of Scorpio. They called the area the Latin word “chelae”, which translated to “the claws” which can help identify the individual stars. This constellation makes up the full constellation of Libra, since it was so closely identified with the Scorpion constellation in the sky.