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The constellation of Libra appeared in the zodiac as the latest, perhaps that’s why people born under this sign are striving to catch up on this omission and in everything to be the first.

This is the only zodiac constellation in the zodiac, which is an inanimate object. How did Libra get to the sky?

According to legend, Zeus kidnapped the goddess of justice Themis, who gave birth to his daughter Dike, personifying peace, impartiality and the law. Daily Dike walked around the Earth and watched the observance of the order and the laws established by Zeus. She had a bandage on her eyes, that allowed her to assess the situation impartially, and she weighed the good and evil deeds of people on the scales which hold in her hand. She fought with lies and deceit, defending the truth and higher justice. Moreover there is not even Dike herself in the sky only her scales is.

According to another version, it is believed that the point of the autumnal equinox was located earlier in this area of the sky and coincided with the 23 of September. The sun in its annual motion came to the constellation of Libra, which is a double star consisting of pairs of stars very close to each other, connected by the force of mutual gravitation. The Arabs called it Zubenelgenubi is Southern Scale and Zubeneshamali is Northern Scale. At this moment the length of the day became equal to the duration of the night. Probably, this was the reason for the name of this constellation.

The symbol

The astrological symbol for Libra is scales or balance. The graphic symbol of Libra is an inverted bowl of old scales or half of the Sun rising above the horizon, while the second part of it remains invisible. It is a symbol of equality and harmony. He characterizes the dual nature of the sign, consisting of two opposite principles. In it is hidden a fine line, connecting two worlds, two forces, opposite in essence. The task of Libra is to balance these two opposing energies and lead to a common denominator.