Scorpio (astrology)
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| Zodiac symbol | Scorpion |
| Duration (tropical, western) | October 22 – November 21 (2016, UT1)[1] |
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Zodiac element | Water |
| Zodiac quality | Fixed |
| Sign ruler | Mars (ancient), Pluto (modern) |
| Detriment | Venus, Earth |
| Exaltation | Uranus |
| Fall | Moon |
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Scorpio (♏) (Greek: Σκορπιός Skorpios; Latin: Scorpius) is the eighth astrological sign in the Zodiac. It spans the 210–240th degree of the zodiac, between 207.25 and 234.75 degree of celestial longitude. Under the tropical zodiac, the sun transits this area on average between October 24 and November 22, and under the sidereal zodiac, the sun currently transits the constellation of Scorpius from approximately November 16 to December 15.[2] Depending on which zodiac system one uses, an individual born under the influence of Scorpio may be called a Scorpio or a Scorpion.[3] The symbol of the scorpion is based on Scorpius, a giant scorpion sent by Gaia to kill Orion.[4]
Scorpio is one of the three zodiac water signs, the others being Cancer and Pisces.
Summary
Astrologers believe Scorpios are ruled by their desires, but that their strength is resourcefulness, and that their resourcefulness allows them to control their desires unless they have a plan to achieve them. Scorpios are analytical and meditative, and ponder data to create a realistic plan; self-deception is not something a Scorpio does. The Scorpio is secretive and intense, though their careful approach to planning and action can appear as a lack of intensity.[5] The Scorpio is good at hiding their feelings, which can cause problems in their relationships. They do not try to please others, and do not care what the world thinks of them.[6]
Notes
Works cited
- 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°....
- Atsma, Aaron J. (c. 2015). "Skorpios : Greek goddess of justice".
- Blumer, Paul (2016). "sunsigns". Sun Signs.
- "Scorpio". Oxford Dictionaries. n.d. Retrieved April 4, 2016.
- "scorpio". Llewellyn Encyclopedia. 2013.
- Swift, Jackson (2015). "Astrology: Tropical Zodiac and Sidereal Zodiac". goarticles.com. Archived from the original on 18 November 2015. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
External links
The dictionary definition of Scorpio at Wiktionary
Media related to Scorpio at Wikimedia Commons- Warburg Institute Iconographic Database (over 300 medieval and early modern images of Scorpio)