Scorpio (astrology)


Scorpio is the eighth astrological sign in the zodiac, originating from the constellation of Scorpius. It spans 210–240° ecliptic longitude. Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun transits this sign on average from October 24 to November 22. (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. 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.

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