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Scorpio (astrology)

{{Short description|Eighth astrological sign of the zodiac}}

{{Other uses|Scorpio (disambiguation){{!}}Scorpio}}

{{About||the unit of measurement with the symbol ♏︎|minim (unit)}}

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{{Infobox zodiac

| name = Scorpio

| image = Scorpio Astrological Sign at the Wisconsin State Capitol.jpg|thumb|Scorpio at the Wisconsin State Capitol

| image symbol = Scorpius symbol (bold).svg

| symbol = Scorpion

| nr = 8

| constellation = Scorpius

| element = Water

| quality = Fixed

| domicile = Mars (traditional), Pluto (modern), Ketu (descending lunar node; Vedic astrology)

| exaltation = Uranus (modern)

| fall = Moon

| detriment = Venus

}}

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Scorpio ({{Emoji presentation|♏|text}}; {{langx|grc|Σκορπιός|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.{{sfn | dictionary| n.d. | loc= s.v. Scorpio}} Depending on which zodiac system one uses, someone born under the influence of Scorpio may be called a Scorpio or a Scorpionic.{{sfn | dictionary | n.d. | loc= s.v. Scorpio}}

Associations

Scorpio is one of the water signs, the others being Cancer and Pisces.{{harvnb|Allen|1899|p=107}} It is a fixed, negative sign.{{sfn| Lewis | 2003 | pp=601–608}} According to The Astrology Bible, Scorpio's colors are deep red, maroon, black, and brown.{{sfn|Hall|2005|pp=84–91}}

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.{{sfn|Scorpius|2023}}

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

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References

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Works cited

  • {{cite book|last1=Allen|first1=Richard Hinckley|title=Star-names and Their Meanings|year=1899|publisher=G.E. Stechert|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=5xQuAAAAIAAJ}}
  • {{citation|publisher = US Naval Observatory | author = Astronomical Applications Department | title = Multiyear Computer Interactive Almanac | location = Washington DC | year = 2011 | version = 2.2.2. | mode = cs1 }} Longitude of Sun, apparent geocentric ecliptic of date, interpolated to find time of crossing 0°, 30°....
  • {{cite book|last1=Hall|first1=Judy|title=The Astrology Bible: The Definitive Guide to the Zodiac |date=2005| publisher=Sterling| location=New York| isbn=1402727593 }}
  • {{cite book| last1=Lewis| first1=James R.| title=The Astrology Book: The Encyclopedia of Heavenly Influences| date=2003| publisher=Visible Ink Press| location=Detroit| isbn=1578591449| edition=2nd }}
  • {{Cite web| title = Scorpio| work = dictionary.com| accessdate = October 14, 2022| url = https://www.dictionary.com/browse/scorpio |date = n.d.| ref = {{harvid | dictionary | n.d.}} }}
  • {{Cite encyclopedia| title = Scorpius, constellation and astrological sign| accessdate = July 24, 2023| date = 2023| encyclopedia = Britannica.com |url = https://www.britannica.com/place/Scorpius| ref = {{harvid | Scorpius | 2023}} }}

External links

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