The Messed Up Mythology™ of Libra | Astrology Explained - Jon Solo

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The episode sponsored by Jon Solo's Patreon explains the significance of the Libra sign in Western astrology, representing balance and fairness, falling between September 23rd and October 22nd with roots in ancient mythology. Librans exhibit a tendency to prioritize fairness and justice in relationships, often neglecting their own needs while excelling at negotiating for others, ruling over the kidneys in medical astrology.

Insights

  • Libra, the only sign in Western astrology represented by scales, influences personalities with stability and balance, emphasizing fairness and justice in relationships, often leading to self-sacrifice.
  • Themis, a Greek goddess associated with Libra, epitomizes natural law and order, embodying fairness and balance by offering guidance without prioritizing personal interests, symbolizing the essence of justice and equilibrium.

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Recent questions

  • What is the meaning of the name "Libra" in astrology?

    The name "Libra" in astrology means weighing scales or the rising sun at the Equinox.

  • What are Librans known for in relationships?

    Librans are known for weighing fairness and justice in relationships, often sacrificing too much for others.

  • What do Libras rule over in medical astrology?

    Libras rule over the kidneys in medical astrology.

  • When does Libra season fall?

    Libra season falls between September 23rd and October 22nd.

  • Who are the Greek goddesses associated with the scales of Libra?

    The Greek goddesses associated with the scales of Libra are Astraea, Dike, and Themis, the goddess of divine law and justice. Themis symbolized natural law and order, offering guidance without serving her own interests, showcasing fairness and balance.

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"Libra Season: Balance and Justice Explained"

  • Jon Solo's episode of Astrology Explained is sponsored by his Patreon, offering support for as little as $1 a month.
  • Libra is the only sign in Western astrology represented by the scales, impacting personalities born under it with stability and balance.
  • Libra season falls between September 23rd and October 22nd, with the name "Libra" meaning weighing scales or the rising sun at the Equinox.
  • The constellation of Libra sits between Virgo and Scorpio, initially part of the Scorpion constellation in the Babylonian Empire.
  • Librans are known for weighing fairness and justice in relationships, often sacrificing too much for others.
  • Libras excel at negotiating for others but struggle to look out for their own interests, ruling over the kidneys in medical astrology.
  • The scales of Libra are associated with Greek goddesses like Astraea, Dike, and Themis, the goddess of divine law and justice.
  • Themis, Zeus's second bride, symbolized natural law and order, offering guidance without serving her own interests, showcasing fairness and balance.
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