Scorpio_(astrology)

Scorpio (astrology)

Scorpio (astrology)

Eighth astrological sign of the zodiac

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).

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Associations

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