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 (most commonly used in Western astrology), the Sun transits this sign on average from October 23 to November 22.[2] Under the sidereal zodiac (most commonly used in Hindu astrology), the Sun is in Scorpio from approximately November 16 to December 15.[3] Depending on which zodiac system one uses, an individual born under the influence of Scorpio may be called a Scorpio or a Scorpion.[4]
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| Zodiac symbol | Scorpion (mythology) |
| Duration (tropical, western) | October 22 – November 21 (2020, UT1)[1] |
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Zodiac element | Water |
| Zodiac quality | Fixed |
| Sign ruler | Mars Pluto |
| Detriment | Venus |
| Exaltation | None |
| Fall | Moon |
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Associations
Scorpio is one of the three water signs, the others being Cancer and Pisces.[5] It is a fixed, negative sign.[6] Scorpio is associated with three different animals: the scorpion, the snake, and the eagle (or phoenix). According to The Astrology Bible, Scorpio's colors are maroon, and black.[7]
References
- Astronomical Applications Department 2011.
- Oxford n.d., s.v. Scorpio and Sagittarius.
- Sharma 2016.
- Oxford n.d., s.v. Scorpio.
- Allen 1899, p. 107
- Lewis 2003, pp. 601–608.
- Hall 2005, pp. 84–91.
Works cited
- Allen, Richard Hinckley (1899). Star-names and Their Meanings. G.E. Stechert.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
- Astronomical Applications Department (2011). Multiyear Computer Interactive Almanac. 2.2.2. Washington DC: US Naval Observatory.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link) Longitude of Sun, apparent geocentric ecliptic of date, interpolated to find time of crossing 0°, 30°....
- Aubin, Ada; Rifkin, June (1998). The Complete Book of Astrology. New York: St. Martin's Griffin. ISBN 0312180705.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
- Hall, Judy (2005). The Astrology Bible: The Definitive Guide to the Zodiac. New York: Sterling. ISBN 1402727593.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
- Lewis, James R. (2003). The Astrology Book: The Encyclopedia of Heavenly Influences (2nd ed.). Detroit: Visible Ink Press. ISBN 1578591449.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
- "Scorpio and Sagittarius". Oxford Dictionaries. n.d. Retrieved December 23, 2018.
- Sharma, Sanjay (2016). "Scorpio Horoscope Vrischika Rashi – All About Scorpio Astrology". Astrology-Prophets.com. Retrieved March 24, 2018.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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