Libra The Scales Libra is a zodiacal
constellation. It represents the balance or scales, and is one of the oldest constellations.
Although now associated with Virgo, a goddess of justice who had scales as the emblem of her office, it was once associated with the fall equinox. On that day, the days and nights are of equal length (i.e. the moon and the sun are in balance). Libra is represented in the heavens next to the hand of Virgo.
Libra is an Air sign |
Symbol: The Scales |
Planet: Venus |
Style: Cardinal |
Birthstone: Opal |
Color: Lavender |
Flower: Rose |
Virtue: Fairness |
Key Characteristic: Harmony, Tactful, Objective, Lazy, Avoids
conflict, Indecisive, Cultural, Strategist
Scorpius The Scorpion Scorpius is a zodiacal
constellation. The scorpion is generally believed to be responsible for the death of the great hunter Orion. According to some myths, the scorpion stung Orion in response to his boast that he could defeat any beast; according to others, it was sent by Apollo, who was concerned for his sister Diana's continued chastity. In either case, Scorpius was placed in the opposite side of the sky from Orion so as to avoid any further conflict. It is to the southeast of Libra, and is marked by the bright red star Antares. (Antares is Greek for "Rival of Ares," the Greek war-god. The star is so named because of of its brightness and color, which are approximately the same as of the planet Mars. Mars, of course, is the Roman name for Ares.)
Scorpio is an Water sign |
Symbol: | The Scorpio |
Planet: Mars / Pluto|
Style: Fixed |
Birthstone: Topaz|
Color: Burgundy |
Flower: Chrysanthemum|
Virtue: Intense Dedication|
Key Characteristic: Endurance