Scorpio (astrology)

Scorpio (; , 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. Depending on which zodiac system one uses, someone born under the influence of Scorpio may be called a ''Scorpio'' or ''Scorpionic''.

Associations

Scorpio is one of the water signs, the others being Cancer and Pisces. It is a fixed, negative sign. According to ''The Astrology Bible'', Scorpio's colors are deep red, maroon, black, and brown.

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.

Gallery

File:Mosaic in Maltezana at Analipsi, Astypalaia, 5th c AD, Scorpio Astm30a.jpg, Mosaic in Maltezana near Analipsi, Astypalaia, 5th century CE
File:Bogenstraße 34 (Hamburg-Harvestehude).Eingang.Detail.3.19907.ajb.jpg, Scorpio adorning a building in Hamburg, Germany, designed by sculptor Richard Kuöhl
File:1210 Jedleseerstraße 79-95 Stg. 9 - Relief-Hauszeichen IMG 3229.jpg, A mosaic in a residential complex in the Jedlesee district of Vienna
File:Scorpio2.jpg

See also

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

References

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Western astrological signs
Mythological arthropods