Libra the Scale, Fantasy Zodiac #10 1987

Boris Vallejo created this painting, "Libra the Scale," depicting the astrological sign through symbolic figures and cosmic elements. The two female figures, mirror images of each other, hold scales aloft, filled with starlight, and connect to the shadow of a male figure behind them. Consider how the concept of balance, central to Libra, manifests across cultures. The scales themselves echo ancient Egyptian depictions of Ma'at, the goddess of truth and justice, weighing souls in the afterlife. We can see how it reappears in our culture's legal systems, where the scales symbolize impartiality. This act of balancing—evaluating opposing forces—engages us on a deep psychological level. It is a powerful symbol of cosmic order and the eternal quest for equilibrium. The non-linear, cyclical progression of this symbol is still evolving and taking on new meanings today.