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1 Astronomy a small constellation (the Scales or Balance), said to represent the balance that is the symbol of justice. It contains no bright stars. (as genitive
Librae /ˈlēbrē, ˈlī-/)
used with a preceding letter or numeral to designate a star in this constellation:the star Alpha Librae
2 Astrology the seventh sign of the zodiac, which the sun enters at the northern autumnal equinox (about September 23). (
a Libra)
a person born when the sun is in the sign of Libra.
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