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Libra the Scales

Libra the Scales

6.5
A sign of the zodiac that looks like a pair of scales and covers late September to late October
  • proper noun
translation icon : Libra las Escalas
  • The sun enters Libra the Scales around the end of September each year.

Examples

  • People born under Libra the Scales are thought to seek harmony and balance in life.

  • People born under Libra the Scales are often known for their diplomacy.

  • Astrology enthusiasts often discuss the qualities associated with Libra the Scales.

  • Are you a Libra the Scales?

  • Astrology enthusiasts often discuss the qualities associated with Libra the Scales.

  • People born under Libra the Scales are thought to seek harmony and balance in life.

  • The sun enters Libra the Scales around the end of September each year.

Synonyms

Libra the Balance
vsLibra the Scales
6.4

The seventh zodiac sign shown as scales that has the sun in it from late September to late October

emphasizes a pair of scales image rather than a simple scales depiction
Libra
vsLibra the Scales
4.6

A star sign for people born between September 23 and October 22

refers only to the sign as pair of scales, not to a person

Surface Forms

Libra the Scales main

Morphology

Libra + the + scale

This is a transparent descriptive epithet: knowing 'Libra' (the zodiac sign) and 'scale(s)' (weighing instrument) lets a learner infer that Libra is associated with the scales. The article 'the' is merely grammatical and the sign+symbol naming pattern is cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will understand the meaning.

Etymology

Libra the Scales comes from the picture of a pair of scales used to weigh things, where the two sides should be equal and give an image of 'balance' and 'fairness'. So the star sign is linked to people who try to keep 'harmony' and balance in their lives.