BIBLICAL ASTROLOGY

Libra

Sign of Libra
Justice
Business
Measurement
Spiritual Rapport
Words for Libra in Scripture
Sun in Leo
Star Gospel Nearby Constellations
Application

Sign of Libra Libra

Libra, the Balance, or Scales, symbolizes measurement and balance in general as well as justice (Job 31:6) and commerce (Rev 6:5).  It symbolizes Christ, our justification, who satisfied the perfect Justice of God by being judged for the sins of the world (Rom 5:8-9).  Since the balance was used for weighing money, it became the symbol of business (Rev 6:5).  Libra was symbolized by the Tribe of Dan (Gen 49:17).

Justice

An accurate balance with accurate weights was a symbol of justice.  The Lord has perfect Justice based upon His absolute Righteousness.  The scales of divine Justice are accurately calibrated.  Divine Judgment is without partiality (Deut 10:17; Acts 10:34; Rom 2:11; Gal 2:6; Eph 6:9).  God is the final Judge (2 Tim 4:1; Heb 4:12; 10:30; 12:23; Jas 4:12).

God's Justice

God's perfect Justice will not tolerate injustice (Isa 30:18, 61:8).  The sin of man demanded God's Judgment (Gen 2:17; Rom 5:16-18; 6:23; 1 Cor 15:22a; Jas 1:15).  Jesus Christ suffered the Judgment of God on behalf of mankind for the sins of the world (Rom 4:25; 8:3; 2 Cor 5:21; Gal 3:13; Heb 9:26, 28; 1 Jn 2:2).  Believers are justified through the work of Christ on the Cross.

There will be Justice in the Resurrection when every believer will render an account to the Lord (Rom 2:16; 14:10, 12; 1 Cor 4:5; 2 Cor 5:10; 1 Pet 4:5).  Jesus Christ administers perfect Justice from the Throne of God (Psa 33:5; 89:14; 97:2; Isa 33:5; Acts 10:42; Heb 8:1; 12:2).  He will rule in the Millennium with Justice (Isa 28:17; 42:1-4; 61:8; Jer 33:15) as with a rod of iron (Psa 2:9; Rev 2:27; 12:5; 19:15).

Satan

Satan and fallen angels have to be judged for rebelling against God (Matt 25:41; Rev 20:10).  Satan tried to usurp the authority of God and rule in the Lord's place on the Throne of God (Isa 14:14).  For his sin, he was tried, found guilty, and sentenced to the Lake of Fire.

Unbelievers

God is fair to unbelievers in this life.  He is not willing for any of them to perish, but if they die without accepting Christ, they will have to be judged.  They will be judged at the Great White Throne for their works, which do not measure up to the Righteousness of God (Jn 3:18; Acts 17:31; Heb 9:27; 1 Pet 4:5; Rev 20:14-15; 21:8).  Their sins will not be mentioned, since they were judged on the Cross.

Nations which try to destroy Israel must be judged (Joel 3:2, 11-12; Zeph 3:8; Zech 14:2-3; Rev 16:14).  And governments are ministers of justice (Prov 29:4; Rom 13:4).

Business

The scales of Libra symbolize the economy, commerce, and business (Rev 6:5-6).  The balance, as a measuring or weighing device, was also called a pair of scales.

Measurement

Libra also symbolizes measuring devices other than balances and scales.  These devices include: The measurements of Libra are symbolized by all manner of mathematical calculation, counting, weights, and measures, including time (Isa 40:12).  The balance of Libra symbolizes balance and control of all manner of competing forces, such as walking upright and not falling; dancing; heat and cold, ebb and flow, rise and fall, wet and dry, masculine and feminine, sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system, and music.

Spiritual Rapport

Libra includes rapport and harmony.  The balance of Spiritual Rapport is described by the Hebrew verb, palas, meaning to make even; make level, smooth, of a path (Pr 4:26; 5:6, 21; Is 26:7; Psa 78:50).  Harmonious rapport is love, unity, and lack of friction between two people.  There is no harmony (Greek, sumfwvnhsi", (sumphonesis)) between Christ and Belial (1 Cor 6:15).  Spiritual Rapport with God must precede harmonious rapport with people.  The concept of balance and harmony is key to analyzing an astrology chart.

Words for Libra in Scripture

The words in scripture for Libra as a balance or scales include:
  1. Greek,  zugov" (zugos) = a balance, pair of scales (Rev 6:5)
  2. Hebrew, sl#P#(peles) = balance, scale (Prov 16:11; Isa 40:12); (from Hebrew, sl^P* = to make even)
  3. Hebrew, <y!n^z+am{, (mo'zenajim), du. = balances, scales (Lev. 19:36; Job 6:2; 31:6; Ps. 62:9; Prov 16:11; Isa 40:15; Ezek 45:10; Dan 5:27); for weighing money (Je 32:10); (from Hebrew, /z^a* ('azan) = to weigh), libra
  4. Hebrew, wq^, (qav) = line, a measuring line for marking off a possession in land (Isa 28:17; 34:17; Jer 31:39; Lam 2:8; Ezek 47:3; Zech 1:16)
  5. Hebrew, tl#q{v+m! = (misheqoleth) = leveling instrument, level (for horizontal accuracy) (Isa 28:17); plummet (2 Ki 21:13)
  6. Hebrew, En*a^ ('anak) = plumb line (Amos 7:7-8)
  7. Hebrew, /b#a#('eben) = plummet, from stone (Isa 34:11)

Sun in Libra

The Sun in Libra symbolizes the Millennial Throne of David (Psa 89:35-37).  It symbolizes Sovereign power and authority, and a magnate.

Star Gospel Nearby ConstellationsLibra

Constellations around Libra contribute to a fuller meaning in the Star Gospel.1   The nearby constellations present the scene of Jesus Christ being Judged on the Cross for the sins of the world.  They include:
  1. Corona - The Crown - the crown of thorns (Matt. 27:29)
  2. Lupus - The Victim - Lupus (a dead wolf) symbolizes Christ dying as a substitute for us (1 Cor 15:3).
  3. Crux - The Cross - the crucifixion (1 Pet 2:24).
Ruling planet - Ringed Planet, the God of the Covenants.

Application

Libra can symbolize, depending upon the planet in the sign, a judge, jurisprudence, law, judgment, bloody judgment, wrath, or mass murder.  It can symbolize a musical instrument, orchestra leader, a singer, or dancer.  Or it can symbolize business, a buyer or seller, measurement, and calculation.  Or it can symbolize mathematics, metallurgy, refining, chemistry, or pharmacy.

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References

1.  "The Star Gospel," Larry Wood, January 16, 2008.


Released February 12, 2010 - Revised Sept. 30, 2011

Author: Larry Wood
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