What zodiac sign is represented by a pair of scales?

The story behind the answer

Libra is the zodiac sign represented by a pair of scales, symbolizing balance, fairness, and harmony. Its very name comes from the Latin word for “scales,” and it’s the only zodiac sign depicted by an inanimate object—fitting for themes of justice and equilibrium.

Historically, Libra is associated with the autumn equinox (around Sep 23–Oct 22), when day and night are nearly equal, reinforcing the idea of balance. In myth, the scales relate to Themis or Justitia, goddesses of justice. The constellation was once considered part of Scorpius (the “claws”) before becoming its own sign. Memory tip: “Libra” sounds like “librarian”—imagine a librarian carefully balancing books on a scale.