Scorpio (astrology)

Eighth astrological sign of the zodiac

For other uses, see Scorpio.

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

Scorpio

Zodiac symbol| Scorpion
Duration (tropical, western)| October 22 - November 21 (2024, UT1)[1]
Constellation| Scorpius
Zodiac element| Water
Zodiac quality| Fixed
Sign ruler| Mars (traditional), Pluto (modern)
Detriment| Venus
Exaltation| None in traditional, Uranus in modern.
Fall| Moon
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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]

## Associations

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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

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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]

## Gallery

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* Mosaic in Maltezana near Analipsi, Astypalaia, 5th century CE

* Scorpio adorning a building in Hamburg, Germany, designed by sculptor Richard Kuöhl

* A mosaic in a residential complex in the Jedlesee district of Vienna

## See also

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* Astronomical symbols
* Chinese zodiac
* Circle of stars
* Cusp (astrology)
* Elements of the zodiac

## References

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1. ^ Astronomical Applications Department 2011.
2. ^ a b 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

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* 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.

## External links

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* Media related to Scorpio at Wikimedia Commons

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