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.
Under the sidereal zodiac (most commonly used in Hindu astrology), the Sun is in Scorpio from approximately November 16 to December 15.
Depending on which zodiac system one uses, someone born under the influence of Scorpio may be called a Scorpio or a Scorpion.
Associations
Scorpio is one of the water signs, the others being Cancer and Pisces.
It is a fixed, negative sign.
Scorpio is associated with three different animals: the scorpion, the snake, and the eagle.
According to The Astrology Bible, Scorpio's colors are deep red, maroon, black, and brown.
Gallery
File:Mosaic in Maltezana at Analipsi, Astypalaia, 5th c AD, Scorpio Astm30a.jpg|Mosaic in Maltezana near Analipsi, Astypalaia, 5th century CE.
File:Bogenstraße 34 (Hamburg-Harvestehude).Eingang.Detail.3.19907.ajb.jpg|Scorpio adorning a building in Hamburg, Germany, designed by sculptor Richard Kuöhl.
File:1210 Jedleseerstraße 79-95 Stg.
9 - Relief-Hauszeichen IMG 3229.jpg|A mosaic in a residential complex in the Jedlesee district of Vienna.
File:Scorpio2.jpg See also
Astronomical symbols
Chinese zodiac
Circle of stars
Cusp (astrology)
Elements of the zodiac
References
Works cited
Longitude of Sun, apparent geocentric ecliptic of date, interpolated to find time of crossing 0°, 30°....
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