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Writer Links Libra Constellation to Lady Justice Imagery
Original: Tipping the Scales The constellation Between Virgo and Scorpio, is the inspiration for the modern depiction of Lady Just
A social media post is drawing attention to the claim that the constellation Libra — located between Virgo and Scorpio — inspired the modern depiction of Lady Justice holding her scales. The author, describing themselves as a Libra, argues the zodiac sign's association with fairness and balance carries an astrological formula, while questioning how standardized its classification really is. Engagement is modest so far, with the post mixing astrology, mythology and legal symbolism.
Why now: Astrology content linking zodiac signs to cultural symbols tends to circulate widely among people interested in horoscopes and symbolism.
Evidence
- Tipping the Scales The constellation Between Virgo and Scorpio, is the inspiration for the modern depiction of Lady Justice. The righteous sign, (also mine), Libra, is said to have an astrological formula, but by my calculation, the classification is less standardization and… · lousight.com@lousight.com · 3
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