Libra (astrology)

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Libra
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Zodiac Symbol Scales
Duration (Tropical, Western) 22 September – 23 October (2013, UTC)
Constellation Libra
Zodiac Element Air
Zodiac Quality Cardinal
Sign ruler Venus
Detriment Mars
Exaltation Saturn
Fall Sun

AriesTaurusGeminiCancerLeoVirgoLibraScorpioSagittariusCapricornAquariusPisces

Libra () is one of the twelve astrological signs in the Zodiac. It spans the 180-210th degree of the zodiac, between 180 and 207.25 degree of celestial longitude, which the Sun transits this area on average between (northern autumnal equinox) September 23 to October 22 each year.

In Sidereal astrology, the sun currently transits the constellation of Libra from October 16 to November 15 (approximately).[1][2]

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In astrology, a planet's domicile is the zodiac sign over which it has rulership. The planet said to be ruler of Libra is Venus.[3]

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Citations [edit]

  1. ^ Geocentric Positions Of Major Solar System Objects and Bright Stars, United States Naval Observatory, Retrieved 2/8/2012
  2. ^ The Constellations IAU, The International Astronomical Union (IAU), Retrieved 2/8/2012
  3. ^ Heindel, p. 81.

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External links [edit]

  • The dictionary definition of Libra at Wiktionary
  • Media related to Libra at Wikimedia Commons