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'''Scorpio''' ('''♏''') ({{lang-gr|Σκορπιός}} ''Skorpios''; {{lang-lat|Scorpio}}) is the eighth [[astrological sign]] in the [[Zodiac]]. It spans 210°–240° [[ecliptic longitude]]. Under the tropical zodiac, the [[Sun (astrology)|sun]] transits this area on average from October 23 to November 22,{{sfn | Scorpio | n.d.}}{{sfn | Sagittarius| n.d.}} and under the sidereal zodiac, the sun currently transits the constellation of [[Scorpius]] from approximately November 16 to December 15.{{sfn | Swift | 2015}} Depending on which zodiac system one uses, an individual born under the influence of Scorpio may be called a ''Scorpio'' or a ''[[Scorpion]]''.{{sfn | Scorpio | n.d.}}
'''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 (astrology)|sun]] transits this area on average from October 23 to November 21.<ref name="Hall2005">{{cite book|last1=Hall|first1=Judy|title=The Astrology Bible: The Definitive Guide to the Zodiac|date=2005|publisher=Sterling|location=New York, NY|isbn=1402727593|page=84–91}}</ref> Under the sidereal zodiac (most commonly used in [[Hindu astrology]]), the sun is in Scorpio from approximately November 16 to December 15.<ref name="Sharma">{{cite web|last1=Sharma|first1=Sanjay|title=Scorpio Horoscope Vrischika Rashi - All About Scorpio Astrology|url=http://www.astrology-prophets.com/scorpio-or-vrischika-astrology-signs.php|website=Astrology-Prophets.com|accessdate=24 March 2018|language=en|date=2016}}</ref><ref name="Swift">{{cite web|last=Swift |first=Jackson |date=2015 |url=http://www.searcharticles.net/article.cfm/id/389534 |title=Astrology: Tropical Zodiac and Sidereal Zodiac |publisher=Universal Psychic Guild |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151118123154/http://www.searcharticles.net/article.cfm/id/389534 |archive-date=November 18, 2015 |access-date=24 March 2016 |dead-url=yes}}</ref> Depending on which zodiac system one uses, an individual born under the influence of Scorpio may be called a ''Scorpio'' or a ''[[Scorpion]]''.{{sfn | Scorpio | n.d.}}

==Associations==
Scorpio is one of the three zodiac water signs, the others being [[Cancer (astrology)|Cancer]] and [[Pisces (astrology)|Pisces]].
Scorpio is one of the three zodiac [[water sign]]s, the others being [[Cancer (astrology)|Cancer]] and [[Pisces (astrology)|Pisces]]. It is a [[fixed sign|fixed]], feminine/negative sign.<ref name="Lewis2003">{{cite book|last1=Lewis|first1=James R.|title=The Astrology Book: The Encyclopedia of Heavenly Influences|date=2003|publisher=Visible Ink Press|location=Detroit|isbn=1578591449|pages=601–608|edition=2nd}}</ref> In ancient times, Scorpio was associated with the planet [[Mars]]. After [[Pluto]] was discovered in 1930, it became associated with Scorpio instead.<ref name="Lewis2003"/><ref name="Aubin61">{{cite book|last1=Aubin|first1=Ada|last2=Rifkin|first2=June|title=The Complete Book of Astrology|date=1998|publisher=St. Martin's Griffin|location=New York|isbn=0312180705|page=61}}</ref> Scorpio is associated with three different animals: the scorpion, the snake, and the eagle (or [[phoenix (mythology)|phoenix]]). The snake and eagle are related to the nearby constellations of [[Ophiuchus]] and [[Aquila (constellation)|Aquila]].<ref name="Lewis2003"/> Scorpio is also associated with the Greek deity, [[Artemis]], who is said to have created the constellation Scorpius.<ref name="Lewis2003"/> Scorpio's colors are deep red, [[maroon]], [[brown]], and [[black]].<ref name="Hall2005"/>


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==Works cited==
==Works cited==
*{{citation|publisher = [[US Naval Observatory]] | author = Astronomical Applications Department | title = Multiyear Computer Interactive Almanac | location = Washington DC | year = 2011 | version = 2.2.2. | mode = cs1 | ref=harv}} Longitude of Sun, apparent geocentric ecliptic of date, interpolated to find time of crossing 0°, 30°....
*{{citation|publisher = [[US Naval Observatory]] | author = Astronomical Applications Department | title = Multiyear Computer Interactive Almanac | location = Washington DC | year = 2011 | version = 2.2.2. | mode = cs1 | ref=harv}} Longitude of Sun, apparent geocentric ecliptic of date, interpolated to find time of crossing 0°, 30°....
*{{cite encyclopedia | date = n.d. | title = Sagittarius | url = https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/sagittarius | encyclopedia = Oxford Dictionaries | accessdate = December 20, 2017 | ref = {{harvid | Sagittarius | n.d.}}}}
*{{cite encyclopedia | date = n.d. | title = Scorpio | url = http://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/Scorpio?q=Scorpio | encyclopedia = Oxford Dictionaries | accessdate = December 20, 2017 | ref = {{harvid | Scorpio | n.d.}}}}
*{{cite encyclopedia | date = n.d. | title = Scorpio | url = http://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/Scorpio?q=Scorpio | encyclopedia = Oxford Dictionaries | accessdate = December 20, 2017 | ref = {{harvid | Scorpio | n.d.}}}}
*{{cite web|last=Swift |first=Jackson |date=2015 |url=http://www.searcharticles.net/article.cfm/id/389534 |title=Astrology: Tropical Zodiac and Sidereal Zodiac |publisher=goarticles.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151118123154/http://www.searcharticles.net/article.cfm/id/389534 |archive-date=November 18, 2015 |access-date=24 March 2016 |dead-url=yes |ref=harv |df= }}


==External links==
==External links==
*{{wiktionary-inline|Scorpio#English|Scorpio}}
*{{commonscat-inline|Scorpio (astrology)|Scorpio}}
*{{commonscat-inline|Scorpio (astrology)|Scorpio}}
* [http://warburg.sas.ac.uk/vpc/VPC_search/subcats.php?cat_1=9&cat_2=71&cat_3=32&cat_4=41&cat_5=49 Warburg Institute Iconographic Database (over 300 medieval and early modern images of Scorpio)]
* [http://warburg.sas.ac.uk/vpc/VPC_search/subcats.php?cat_1=9&cat_2=71&cat_3=32&cat_4=41&cat_5=49 Warburg Institute Iconographic Database (over 300 medieval and early modern images of Scorpio)]

Revision as of 08:58, 24 March 2018

For other uses, see Scorpio.
"♏" redirects here. For the constellation, see Scorpius. For the unit of measurement with the symbol ♏, see minim (unit).

Scorpio
Zodiac symbolScorpion
Duration (tropical, western)October 22 – November 21 (2024, UT1)[1]
ConstellationScorpius
Zodiac elementWater
Zodiac qualityFixed
Sign rulerMars (ancient), Pluto (modern)
DetrimentVenus
ExaltationUranus
FallMoon
AriesTaurusGeminiCancerLeoVirgoLibraScorpioSagittariusCapricornAquariusPisces
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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 area on average from October 23 to November 21.[2] Under the sidereal zodiac (most commonly used in Hindu astrology), the sun is in Scorpio from approximately November 16 to December 15.[3][4] Depending on which zodiac system one uses, an individual born under the influence of Scorpio may be called a Scorpio or a Scorpion.[5]

Associations

Scorpio is one of the three zodiac water signs, the others being Cancer and Pisces. It is a fixed, feminine/negative sign.[6] In ancient times, Scorpio was associated with the planet Mars. After Pluto was discovered in 1930, it became associated with Scorpio instead.[6][7] Scorpio is associated with three different animals: the scorpion, the snake, and the eagle (or phoenix). The snake and eagle are related to the nearby constellations of Ophiuchus and Aquila.[6] Scorpio is also associated with the Greek deity, Artemis, who is said to have created the constellation Scorpius.[6] Scorpio's colors are deep red, maroon, brown, and black.[2]

References

  1. ^ Astronomical Applications Department 2011.
  2. ^ a b Hall, Judy (2005). The Astrology Bible: The Definitive Guide to the Zodiac. New York, NY: Sterling. p. 84–91. ISBN 1402727593.
  3. ^ Sharma, Sanjay (2016). "Scorpio Horoscope Vrischika Rashi - All About Scorpio Astrology". Astrology-Prophets.com. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
  4. ^ Swift, Jackson (2015). "Astrology: Tropical Zodiac and Sidereal Zodiac". Universal Psychic Guild. Archived from the original on November 18, 2015. Retrieved March 24, 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ Scorpio n.d.
  6. ^ a b c d Lewis, James R. (2003). The Astrology Book: The Encyclopedia of Heavenly Influences (2nd ed.). Detroit: Visible Ink Press. pp. 601–608. ISBN 1578591449.
  7. ^ Aubin, Ada; Rifkin, June (1998). The Complete Book of Astrology. New York: St. Martin's Griffin. p. 61. ISBN 0312180705.

Works cited

  • Astronomical Applications Department (2011). Multiyear Computer Interactive Almanac. 2.2.2. Washington DC: US Naval Observatory. {{citation}}: Invalid |ref=harv (help) Longitude of Sun, apparent geocentric ecliptic of date, interpolated to find time of crossing 0°, 30°....
  • "Scorpio". Oxford Dictionaries. n.d. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
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