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Eighth astrological sign of the zodiac From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
Scorpio | |
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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 |
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]
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]
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