Scorpio (astrology)

Scorpio (♏︎) (Ancient Greek: Σκορπιός, romanized: Skorpiós, Latin for "scorpion") is the eighth astrological sign in the zodiac, originating from the constellation of Scorpius. It spans 210–240° ecliptic longitude. Under the tropical zodiac (most commonly used in Western astrology), the Sun transits this sign on average from October 23 to November 21.[2] Depending on which zodiac system one uses, someone born under the influence of Scorpio may be called a Scorpio or a Scorpionic.[2]

For other uses, see Scorpio.
For the unit of measurement with the symbol ♏︎, see minim (unit).

Scorpio
Zodiac symbolScorpion
Duration (tropical, western)October 22 – November 21 (2024, UT1)[1]
ConstellationScorpius
Zodiac elementWater
Zodiac qualityFixed
Sign rulerMars (traditional), Pluto (modern)
DetrimentVenus
ExaltationNone in traditional, Uranus in modern.
FallMoon
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Scorpio is one of the water signs, the others being Cancer and Pisces.[3] It is a fixed, negative sign.[4] According to The Astrology Bible, Scorpio's colors are deep red, maroon, black, and brown.[5]

Myth

According to Greek mythology, its representation as a scorpion is related to the Greek legend of Orion and how a scorpion stung him to death (said to be why Orion sets as Scorpius rises in the sky). Another Greek myth recounts how a scorpion caused the horses of the Sun to bolt when they were being driven by the inexperienced youth Phaethon.[6]

See also

References
  1. Astronomical Applications Department 2011.
  2. dictionary n.d., s.v. Scorpio.
  3. Allen 1899, p. 107
  4. Lewis 2003, pp. 601–608.
  5. Hall 2005, pp. 84–91.
  6. Scorpius 2023.

Works cited
  • Allen, Richard Hinckley (1899). Star-names and Their Meanings. G.E. Stechert.
  • Astronomical Applications Department (2011). Multiyear Computer Interactive Almanac. 2.2.2. Washington DC: US Naval Observatory. Longitude of Sun, apparent geocentric ecliptic of date, interpolated to find time of crossing 0°, 30°....
  • Hall, Judy (2005). The Astrology Bible: The Definitive Guide to the Zodiac. New York: Sterling. ISBN 1402727593.
  • Lewis, James R. (2003). The Astrology Book: The Encyclopedia of Heavenly Influences (2nd ed.). Detroit: Visible Ink Press. ISBN 1578591449.
  • "Scorpio". dictionary.com. n.d. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
  • "Scorpius, constellation and astrological sign". Britannica.com. 2023. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
  • Media related to Scorpio at Wikimedia Commons
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