The most important Esther of all
She dances in honour of all the Esthers
The most important Esthers the world has ever known
The most important Esther of all
She dances in honour of all the Esthers
Ruled by Venus, the planet of love, beauty, and harmony. Libra is an Air sign — intellectual, social, endlessly curious. The Scales are the only zodiac symbol represented by an object rather than a living creature, reflecting Libra's deep devotion to balance, fairness, and justice.
Libras are the diplomats of the zodiac. They can see every side of every argument, which makes them incredible mediators — and occasionally indecisive about where to eat dinner. They have a refined aesthetic sense and are drawn to art, beauty, and well-designed spaces.
In relationships, Libras are devoted partners who crave deep connection and intellectual sparring. They despise conflict but will fight fiercely for what's fair. They're the friend who always remembers your birthday and somehow makes every group dynamic better just by being there.
Famous Libra company: Mahatma Gandhi, John Lennon, Oscar Wilde, Serena Williams, Kim Kardashian, Cardi B, Gwen Stefani, and — of course — Esther.
Libra season energy: Autumn equinox vibes. The leaves turn golden, the air gets crisp, everything is in perfect balance between light and dark. That liminal magic? That's Libra energy. That's Esther energy.
She asked for a tribute page. She didn't specify it had to be nice.
Born Hadassah ("Myrtle"), this Jewish woman became Queen of Persia under King Ahasuerus. She concealed her identity until she bravely stepped forward to stop the genocide of her people plotted by the court official Haman. Her courage is celebrated every year at Purim — one of the most iconic power moves in all of ancient history.
French-American economist and MIT professor who won the 2019 Nobel Prize in Economics — the youngest person ever, and only the second woman, to do so. She co-founded J-PAL, whose research now reaches over 400 million people living in poverty. Essentially saving the world, one randomised controlled trial at a time.
America's "Mermaid" — a competitive swimmer who should have been at the 1940 Olympics before WWII cancelled the Games. Instead she became an MGM superstar, turning synchronised swimming into Hollywood spectacle in films like Million Dollar Mermaid. She later built a business empire around pools and swimwear. Effortlessly glamorous in every single medium.
Belgian-American psychotherapist and the world's most listened-to voice on desire, relationships, and intimacy. Her book Mating in Captivity has been translated into 24 languages; her TED talks have tens of millions of views. The New York Times calls her the most influential figure on sexuality since Dr Ruth. She will make you rethink everything about love.
British journalist and philanthropist who hosted the BBC's That's Life! for 21 years. In 1986 she founded Childline, the UK's first free national helpline for children in danger — it has since helped over 6 million children and been replicated in 150 countries. Made a Dame in 2015. A genuine force for good in the world.
American actress iconic as Florida Evans in Good Times (1974–1979), one of the first prime-time TV shows to centre a Black family. She won the Emmy for Summer of My German Soldier and delivered powerful dramatic performances in Driving Miss Daisy and Rosewood. A trailblazer who demanded dignity and got it.
The first woman to hold judicial office in the United States, appointed Justice of the Peace in Wyoming Territory in 1870. She presided over ~70 cases; only two were appealed — both upheld. Her statue stands in the US Capitol's National Statuary Hall representing Wyoming. She was shattering glass ceilings 150 years before the phrase existed.