The lost myth behind the secretive most balanced zodiac sign.
Table Of Contents
- The Only Object in the Zodiac
- The Goddesses Behind Libra
- Caught Between Two Signs
- Dike and the Weight of Souls
- Libra Throughout the Ages
- Final Thoughts
The Only Object in the Zodiac
Libra is the only zodiac sign not represented by a creature or human, but the Scales. Balanced. Silent. Powerful. The Scales, however, are not just symbols. They are ancient relics of myth, justice, and divine reckoning.
The Goddesses Behind Libra
Libra's beginning lies with the Greek goddess of divine law, Themis. Blindfolded and in possession of the Scales, she did not reign by compulsion, she reigned by justice.
Astraea, her daughter, was the final immortal to inhabit the human world. When human nature succumbed to corruption, she departed Earth and deposited the Scales into the heavens. These stars became the constellation Libra.
Caught Between Two Signs
Libra is situated between the virgin Virgo and the scorpion Scorpio. Indeed, Libra's stars previously made up the claws of Scorpio. This positioning provides Libra with its dual energy balancing purity and instinct, mind and desire.
It's no surprise individuals born under this zodiac sign tend to find identity outside themselves. They reflect, weigh, and compare, trapped between the energies of the signs on either side.
Dike and the Weight of Souls
Another forgotten goddess associated with Libra is Dike, Zeus' daughter. She did not merely hold the Scales, she employed them.
Her task was to balance the souls of the dead, condemning the wicked and rewarding the righteous. She did not merely represent justice, she maintained it.
Libra Throughout the Ages
Before the Greeks, the Babylonians named Libra "ZIBBAANNA," the Balance of Heaven. They first interpreted justice as written in the stars.
Then the Romans embraced Libra as a popular sign. The Romans felt Libra balanced the seasons, equal nights and days. It's said that the Moon was in Libra at the time of Rome's founding.
Final Thoughts
Libra's not just about equilibrium. It's about judgment, identity, and truth. It bears the weight of myth and the burden of harmony.
So the next time you look at zodiac sign dates, keep this in mind:
Libra doesn't merely represent justice.
Libra is the instant prior to passing judgment.
And if you happen to be one born between September 23 and October 22, you weren't created to take sides.
You were born to restore the world into harmony.
FAQs
What is Libra's zodiac sign date?
Libra season is between September 23 and October 22. Individuals born during these dates are Libras.
Which goddesses are associated with Libra?
Libra is usually associated with Themis (Titaness of justice), Astraea (goddess of innocence), and Dike (goddess of moral justice and soul judgment).
Why is Libra represented by Scales rather than an animal?
Unlike any of the other zodiac signs, Libra is a representation of a notion of justice, balance, and fairness and is therefore the only sign represented by an object.
Is Libra closer to Virgo or Scorpio?
Libra is like a bridge between the two. Virgo is purity, Scorpio is transformation, and Libra brings both energies together in balance.
What are Libras like as people?
Libras are famous for diplomacy, charm, and justice. But more inwardly, they are seekers of truth, always asking themselves in their efforts to maintain harmony.
Is Libra associated with ancient cultures?
Yes. Libra was named "ZIBBAANNA" (the Balance of Heaven) by the Babylonians, and the Romans envisioned Libra as a symbol of law and correspondence of seasons.
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