One of the zodiac constellations, Libra lies in the vicinity of five other zodiacal constellations; namely, Scorpius, Ophiuchus, Virgo, Hercules and Leo. The constellation was not formally included in the Babylonian star catalogues; however, references about it were present in the writings of Ptolomey and Claudius Ptolemaeus (Ptolemy). The name Libra comes from Latin and means balance as indicated by its depiction on celestial maps and globes.
Imagery and Meaning
Libra is a constellation of the zodiac, and its symbol is a pair of scales. The scales represent justice, balance, and harmony. There are six stars in the constellation that make up three pairs. It was originally part of Piscis Austrinus constellation before it became an independent constellation. As one of the brightest constellations, Libra can be seen from most places on earth with just binoculars or good eyesight. However, because it is located near the horizon during winter months and obscured by trees, some people may not know what they’re looking at when they see it. A group of six white stars creates this beautiful image of balancing scales which represents law and justice as well as fairness and peace. The two most luminous stars, Zuben Elgenubi and Zubeneschamali are so close to each other that they have been called the claws. They form a right triangle with another set of 3 stars–Beta Librae (Zuben Elchami), Gamma Librae (Albali) and Delta Librae (Zuben Eschamali). These 6 bright stars outline the shape of a semi-circle on either side of Zuben Algenubi.
Astrological Associations
Libra is one of the 12 constellations in the zodiac. It is associated with balance, fairness and justice. The name Libra comes from the Latin word for scales, which reflects its association with law and order. In ancient times, Libras were known as scales because they were used to measure weight and value. A person born under this sign would like to do things that are fair for both sides involved, so that each party feels like they are getting a fair deal. They also want everything to be balanced, not too heavy on one side or the other. They want equal rights for all, and can be seen fighting for social justice. One example of this was when the astronomer William Herschel discovered Uranus, but refused to name it after himself. Instead he named it after King George III, who had just been overthrown by rebels in the American Revolution. Although he was offered a substantial amount of money by French astronomers if he changed his mind, Herschel refused and instead named it after an Englishman. That act showed how strongly he felt about society’s values of equality and fairness.
Famous People Who Were Born Under Libra:
Charles Dickens (1812)
David Bowie (1947)
Meryl Streep (1949)
Star Cluster
The beautiful and diverse constellation of Libra is one of the twelve constellations of the zodiac. It’s made up of a number of stars in the southern sky, and is bordered by Virgo, Scorpius, Sagittarius, and Capricorn. The brightest star in this constellation is called Zubeneschamali. The name means the snake’s tail, with zub meaning snake and esch meaning tail in Arabic. Other stars that make up the constellation include Pi (π), Omega (ω), and Epsilon (ε) Librae. Pi Librae has an orange hue to it, while Omega has a blue-green hue that can be seen through binoculars or a telescope. Epsilon, which is also known as Zubenelgenubi, is the second-brightest star in the constellation. Another interesting thing about this constellation is that it contains eight binary pairs of stars within its borders. Seven of these are composed of two red dwarfs, while the eighth pair consists of a yellow dwarf and a white dwarf. A binary pair is when two objects orbit around each other, such as Pluto and Charon. Some stars have another star orbiting them at a distance but not close enough for them to collide; these are also considered binary pairs because they’re very similar in nature. One example of a binary pair within the constellation would be Alpha and Beta Librae, which are located west of Alula Australis. These stars both shine with blue light. In addition to being home to many different types of stars, the Libra constellation also has five open clusters in its boundaries. These clusters contain large groups of young, hot stars clustered together.
Fun Fact – Libras are born between September 23rd and October 22nd
Libras are born between September 23rd and October 22nd and get their name from the constellation of the same name. Libras are seen as peacekeepers, diplomats, mediators and negotiators. They are sensitive to other people’s needs and emotions, which is why they make great lawyers and therapists. They also have a love for beauty which makes them great in fashion design. The word libra comes from the Latin word meaning scales because of how its position in the sky causes it to balance out the night sky with other constellations like Virgo, Scorpius, Pisces, Leo and Hercules. When translated into Greek, this constellation means scales. As the brightest constellation in the zodiacal circle, it can be seen at any time of year and is one of only two zodiacal constellations that crosses into both hemispheres; hence its reputation as a peaceful negotiator. In addition to balancing out the night sky, the zodiacal circle is divided into twelve sections called signs by astronomers. These signs are used by astrologers and psychics to determine a person’s personality traits.
Focusing on those who were born under this sign, Libras tend to be highly creative thinkers but may take on more projects than they can handle, leading to feelings of disappointment when things don’t turn out as planned.
