Scorpio (astrology)

Scorpio (Template:Emoji presentation; Template:Langx, 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.Template:Sfn Depending on which zodiac system one uses, someone born under the influence of Scorpio may be called a Scorpio or Scorpionic.Template:Sfn

Associations

Scorpio is one of the water signs, the others being Cancer and Pisces. It is a fixed, negative sign.Template:Sfn According to The Astrology Bible, Scorpio's colors are deep red, maroon, black, and brown.Template:Sfn

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.Template:Sfn

Gallery

• Mosaic in Maltezana near Analipsi, Astypalaia, 5th century CE
  Mosaic in Maltezana near Analipsi, Astypalaia, 5th century CE
• Scorpio adorning a building in Hamburg, Germany, designed by sculptor Richard Kuöhl
  Scorpio adorning a building in Hamburg, Germany, designed by sculptor Richard Kuöhl
• A mosaic in a residential complex in the Jedlesee district of Vienna
  A mosaic in a residential complex in the Jedlesee district of Vienna
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See also

• Astronomical symbols
• Chinese zodiac
• Circle of stars
• Cusp (astrology)
• Elements of the zodiac
• Water (classical element)

Works cited

• Longitude of Sun, apparent geocentric ecliptic of date, interpolated to find time of crossing 0°, 30°....

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