Scorpio (astrology)
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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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]
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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See also
References
- ^ Astronomical Applications Department 2011.
- ^ a b dictionary n.d., s.v. Scorpio.
- ^ Allen 1899, p. 107
- ^ Lewis 2003, pp. 601–608.
- ^ Hall 2005, pp. 84–91.
- ^ 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.
External links
- Media related to Scorpio at Wikimedia Commons