Scorpio (astrology)
Eighth astrological sign of the zodiac
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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 24 to November 22.[2] (Depending on which zodiac system one uses, someone born under the influence of Scorpio may be called a Scorpio or Scorpionic.[3]
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| Zodiac symbol | Scorpion |
| Duration (tropical, western) | October 23 – November 22 (2026, UT1)[1] |
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Zodiac element | Water |
| Zodiac quality | Fixed |
| Sign ruler | Mars (traditional), Pluto (modern), Ketu (descending lunar node; Vedic astrology) |
| Detriment | Venus |
| Exaltation | Uranus (modern) |
| Fall | Moon |
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Associations
Myth
According to Greek mythology, its representation as a scorpion is related to the Greek legend of Orion and how a giant 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.[7]
Gallery
Mosaic in Maltezana near Analipsi, Astypalaia, 5th century CE
Scorpio adorning a building in Hamburg, Germany, designed by sculptor Richard Kuöhl
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