The history of Libra’s scales begins with the Babylonians who saw the scales of constellation Libra and associated them with the judgment of the living and the dead. To the ancient Egyptians, they were the final judgment. But the ancient Greeks saw the scales as the outstretched “claws” of constellation Scorpius. It wasn’t until the Golden age of Rome (Pax Romana, or Roman Peace) that began in 27 B.C.E. that the scales became the symbol of justice, harmony, and balance.” Understanding the Libra Zodiac: Symbolism and Meaning
Libra the Cardinal Air sign
Libra, the Cardinal Air sign, is a complex sign with an unusual history. It’s glyph ( ♎︎︎ ), the setting Sun, represents the promise of death and rebirth. Of course, this sounds a lot like Scorpio and could be why the Greeks saw the balance scales as the claws of Constellation Scorpius.
As one of the four cardinal signs (along with Aries, Cancer, and Capricorn), Libra is an initiator and leader, known for getting things started rather than passively observing.
The day the Sun moves into Libra is the Equinox – day and night are almost perfectly balanced. During Libra Season it’s time to talk, relate and actively weigh one thing, or one set of opinions or beliefs against another, while taking a thoughtful and considerate approach to questions or problems and striving to be fair, collaborative, objective, and just.
Libra Season 2025 Begins
This year just before the Sun moves into Libra, Mars dives into the dark swampy and powerful waters of Scorpio and squares its ruler, Pluto in Aquarius. Think power plays and a high potential for conflict.
Mars in Scorpio is also quincunx Neptune in Aries and Uranus in Gemini, becoming the apex planet of A Finger of Fate (Yod). Metaphorically, a Yod is a “damned if you do, damned if you don’t” aspect pattern. Think anger, uncertainty, anxiety, discomfort, and a sense of being stuck.
All of this could make for a tumultuous Equinox, as well as a passionate, intense and stressful Libra Season.
Yes, Libra, the sign equated with justice, is likely to have claws in 2025!
The Claws of Justice
The phrase “justice can have claws” is a metaphor that implies that justice is not always gentle.” Libra’s claws can be a force that drives for the correction of wrongs and the mending of a broken society. In this sense, Libra’s aggression is not for cruelty or revenge, but to restore a sense of balance and equilibrium.
“Justice is love correcting that which revolts against love.”
~ Martin Luther King.
King’s words suggest “that justice is not merely fairness, but a loving force that actively combats hate, oppression, and inequality to create a better world.”
September 22, 2025 – 18:20 (GMT)
The Sabian Symbol Message for the Sun’s Yearly Entrance into Libra
In a collection of perfect specimens of many biological forms, a butterfly displays the beauty of its wings, its body impaled by a fine dart. ~Rudhyar
Libra 1 (0° – 1°)
BECOMING THE EMBODIMENT OF AN ARCHETYPE
Even if only in conceptual terms there exists a perfect specimen of humanity, the Christ ideal, which we can reach towards
“Understanding that we are an imperfect example of an ideal”
At this Autumnal point of the year’s cycle we see the beginning of the greater darkness. Since the Spring, light has been in ascendancy and supportive of individual self-expression, and now the journey begins towards collectivisation. Through the process we eventually become aware of ourselves as part of the group consciousness of our kind. No longer a tiny speck of humanity, we identify with humanity as a whole – and this begins by identifying the form of a perfect example. The butterfly is no longer a worm and, pinned and preserved, it cannot degenerate – it is the representative archetype of all butterflies that have been transformed and learned how to fly.
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The Sun entering Libra forms a Grand Air Trine with Uranus in Gemini and Pluto in Aquarius. And due to its opposition to Neptune and Saturn the Sun completes another kite pattern, becoming the tail of the Kite and directing its flight.
While Neptune in Aries suggests that we pursue our bold visions with decisive action and Saturn in Pisces blurs boundaries and limits, the Libra Sun directs well thought out and balanced decisions and actions that honor unity, mutual support, and justice.
Mercury Square Jupiter
When Mercury in Libra squares Jupiter in Cancer on October 1, 2025 the challenge will be to use your intellect to understand your heightened emotions and your emotions to inform your intellect. This will enable more objective thinking and a greater capacity for emotional intelligence and problem-solving.
Mercury Enters Scorpio
On October 6th, when Mercury enters Scorpio, the mind touches magic and becomes more psychic and intuitive. When Mercury is in Scorpio it’s time to face the ugliness, wonder why, ask questions, and find answers.
In Scorpio Mercury asks “why?” and encourages deep thinking, probing conversations, investigations, and a desire to uncover hidden truths and motives.
As Mercury enters Scorpio it squares Pluto in Aquarius. It’s also quincunx Uranus and Neptune forming another “Finger of Fate”. So pay attention and be on guard. Because this year Mercury’s time in Scorpio is likely to be a difficult period of passionate communications, emotional reactions, and intense adjustments.
Mercury will be in Scorpio from October 6, 2025, and due to its upcoming retrograde (November 9th-29th) will stay in Scorpio until December 11, 2025.
“Wonder — that edge state on the rim of understanding, where the mind touches mystery — is our best means of loving the world more deeply. It asks of us the courage of uncertainty because it is a form of deep play and play, unlike games, is inherently open-ended, without purpose or end goal, governed not by the will to win a point but by the willingness to surrender to a locus of experience and be transformed by it.” ~ The Marginalian by Maria Popova
Full Moon in Aries October 7, 2025
Aries Full Moon: October 7, 2025 03:47 GMT
The Sabin Symbol Message for 2025’s Aries Full Moon
Aries 15 (14°- 15°)
An Indian weaving a ceremonial blanket. ~ Rudhyar
COSMIC CONSCIOUSNESS
Living more and more as a realized being
“Sanctifying life itself”
Finding an inner balance of polarities, we are raised into cosmic consciousness. At first only momentary, we revisit this higher state repeatedly, holding it for longer periods. Mystics metaphorically refer to this as being robed in the universe, weaving a seamless robe, or spiritual vesture. Becoming a unique being of light, this is the fulfilment of our desire to differentiate and express ourselves entirely creatively.
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Venus Enters Libra
When Venus enters Libra on October 13, 2025, she opposes Neptune in Aries and trines both Uranus in Gemini and Pluto in Aquarius. Venus in Libra completes the Kite Pattern, yet again, and becomes the tail that directs the kite. Further highlighting the value of diplomacy, open communication, mutual understanding, respect, and cooperation.
Pluto Direct
Then on October 14, Pluto in Aquarius stations and begins moving in direct motion. This suggests that Pluto’s power to make profound changes becomes more externalized, insistent, and direct. As Pluto continues its slow forward journey, the people are ever more likely to take things into their own hands
Libra Sun Square Jupiter in Cancer
On October 17, 2025, the Libra Sun squaring Jupiter in Cancer brings emotional depth and emotional awareness and a unique challenge and opportunity for growth.
New Moon in Libra Oct 21, 2025
On Oct 20, 2025, just before the Libra New Moon, Mercury conjuncts Mars in Scorpio. Thoughts and actions are in agreement. Expect the hidden layer of things to be exposed.
Mercury conjunct Mars in Scorpio can further raise suspicions that something’s not right with what you’re seeing, reading and hearing, and give you a greater desire to dig out the deeper hidden truths and turn that knowledge into strategic action.
Libra New Moon: October 21 at 12:24 GMT
The Sabin Symbol Message for 2025’s Libra New Moon
Mankind’s vast and enduring effort to reach for knowledge transferable from generation to generation. ~ Rudhyar
Libra 29 (28° – 29°)
INVOLVEMENT IN HUMANITY’S EVOLUTION OF WISDOM
We take from our ancestors and pass to our descendants and
thus co-create the flowing and flowering of knowledge
“Seeking knowledge”
One of the most splendid of human characteristics is that we have conscious awareness of and intention to be a living link of the chain that binds past to future, ancestors to descendants. This comes out of our sense of being part of something greater than ourselves, and indeed truly great. This is an aspect of our participation in life and a real guard against the desolation of loneliness that accompanies selfishness.”
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“Do the best you can until you know better. Then, when you know better, do better.” ~ Maya Angelou
Libra Season Ends with This Message
On October 22, 2025, just before the Sun enters Scorpio, Neptune Rx leaves Aries and joins Saturn Rx in Pisces.
The lyrics of John Lennon’s “Imagine” are a powerful expression of Neptune and Saturn in Pisces: dissolving boundaries and inspiring a collective vision of oneness.
Note: John Lennon was born with both his Sun, North Node, and Mars in Libra.
On October 23, 2025 the Sun joins the Moon, Mars, Mercury, and Lilith all in Scorpio.