Scorpio (astrology)

Scorpio

Zodiac symbol| Scorpion, Eagle, Phoenix
Duration (tropical, western)| October 23 - November 22 (2026, UT1)[1]
Constellation| Scorpius
Zodiac element| Water
Zodiac quality| Fixed
Sign ruler| Pluto, Mars
Detriment| Venus
Exaltation| Uranus
Fall| Moon
Astrology

New millennium astrological chart

Background

* History of astrology
* Astrology and science
* Astrology and astronomy
* Traditions, types, and systems

Traditions

* Babylonian
* Hellenistic
* Islamic
* Western
* Hindu
* Chinese

Branches

* Natal
* Electional
* Horary

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Scorpio 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 area on average from October 23 to November 22.[2] Under the sidereal zodiac (most commonly used in Hindu astrology), the Sun is in Scorpio from approximately November 16 to December 15.[3] Depending on which zodiac system one uses, an individual born under the influence of Scorpio may be called a Scorpio or a Scorpion.[4]

## Contents

* 1 Associations
* 2 References
* 3 Works cited
* 4 External links

## Associations

Scorpio is one of the three water signs, that for the Water Trigon, the others being Cancer and Pisces.[5] It is a fixed, negative sign.[6] In ancient times, Scorpio was associated with the planet Mars. After Pluto was discovered in 1930, it became associated with Scorpio instead.[6][7] Scorpio is associated with three different animals: the scorpion, the snake, and the eagle (or phoenix). The snake and eagle are related to the nearby constellations of Ophiuchus and Aquila.[6] Scorpio is also associated with the Greek deity Artemis, who is said to have created the constellation Scorpius.[6] Scorpio's colours are deep red, maroon, brown, and black.[8]

## References

1. ↑ Astronomical Applications Department 2011.
2. ↑ Oxford n.d., s.v. Scorpio and Sagittarius.
3. ↑ Sharma 2016.
4. ↑ Oxford n.d., s.v. Scorpio.
5. ↑ Allen 1899, p. 107
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Lewis 2003, pp. 601–608.
7. ↑ Aubin & Rifkin 1998.
8. ↑ Hall 2005, pp. 84–91.

## Works cited

* Allen, Richard Hinckley (1899). Star-names and Their Meanings. G.E. Stechert. https://books.google.com/?id=5xQuAAAAIAAJ.
* 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°....
* Aubin, Ada; Rifkin, June (1998). The Complete Book of Astrology. New York: St. Martin's Griffin. ISBN 0312180705.
* 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.
* Oxford Dictionaries. n.d.. https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
* Sharma, Sanjay (2016). "Scorpio Horoscope Vrischika Rashi - All About Scorpio Astrology" (in en). http://www.astrology-prophets.com/scorpio-or-vrischika-astrology-signs.php. Retrieved March 24, 2018.

## External links

* Warburg Institute Iconographic Database (over 300 medieval and early modern images of Scorpio)

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The Zodiac

Astrological signs|

* Aries
* Taurus
* Gemini
* Cancer
* Leo
* Virgo
* Libra
* Scorpio
* Sagittarius
* Capricorn
* Aquarius
* Pisces

Western astrology|

* House
* Triplicity
* Mode
* Cardinal
* Fixed
* Mutable
* Binary
* Positive
* Negative

Related|

* Ophiuchus
* Astronomy
* Axial precession
* Constellations of the Ecliptic
* Ecliptic coordinate system
* Planets in astrology
* Zodiacal light

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