Astrology Notes - Herong's Notes - v2.13, by Herong Yang
Libra - The Balance, The Seventh Zodiac Sign
This section describes the seventh zodiac sign, Libra, the Balance.
Libra, the Balance, is the seventh zodiac sign in Western and Indian astrology, with the following properties:
Unicode Symbol: U+264E () Name: Libra Symbol: The Balance Tropical Sun Sign: September 24 – October 23 Sidereal Sun Sign: October 18 – November 16 Element: Air Ruling Body: Venus Colors: Pink ,Blue, Lavender Numbers: Four and Seven Day: Friday Related Constellation: Libra Opposite Sign: Aries, the Ram
Your sidereal zodiac sun sign is Libra, the Balance, if you were born between October 18 – November 16. During this period, the Sun's apparent position is in the Taurus constellation area - the Sun and the Taurus constellation are in the same direction if you view them from the Earth. Sidereal zodiac sun sign is used in Indian astrology.
Your tropical zodiac sun sign is Libra, the Balance, if you were born between September 24 – October 23. The period shifted, because tropical sun signs follow the equinoxes, which has been shifted for about 24 days because of the precession. Tropical zodiac sun sign is used in Western astrology.
If your sun sign is Libra, the Balance, here is nice logo for you from istockphoto.com:
According to wikipedia.com, individuals born under this sign are thought to have a pleasant, articulate, charming, charismatic, fair, idealistic, refined, and self-sufficient character, but one which is also prone to flirtatiousness, frivolity, indecision, selfishness, anger, envy, excessive pride, cruelty, coldness, and isolation.
Many Web sites provide daily forecasts based on Western sun sign astrology. Here is an example for Libra, the Balance, from Yahoo:
Quickie: All of your perceptions about a conflict are accurate, so move forward accordingly.
Overview: Stop pretending this person amuses you when it's clear that they don't. You can be civil without having to engage them further. If any sign knows how to make a discreet exit, it's yours. Find company you genuinely enjoy.
Table of Contents
Quick Introduction to Astrology
Basics of Astrology and Astronomy
►Introduction to Western Zodiac Signs
Zodiac Signs and Zodiac Constellations
Zodiac Coordinate Systems - Starting Points
Aries, The Ram, The First Zodiac Sign
Taurus - The Bull, The Second Zodiac Sign
Gemini - The Twins, The Third Zodiac Sign
Cancer - The Crab, The Fourth Zodiac Sign
Leo - The Lion, The Fifth Zodiac Sign
Virgo - The Virgin, The Sixth Zodiac Sign
►Libra - The Balance, The Seventh Zodiac Sign
Scorpio - The Scorpion, The Eighth Zodiac Sign
Sagittarius - The Archer, The Ninth Zodiac Sign
Capricorn - The Goat, The Tenth Zodiac Sign
Aquarius - The Water Bearer, The Eleventh Zodiac Sign
Pisces - The Fish, The Twelfth Zodiac Sign
Horoscope and Horoscopic Astrology