Scorpio (astrology)
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| Zodiac symbol | Scorpio |
| Duration (tropical, western) | October 23 – November 22 (2018, UT1)[1] |
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Zodiac element | Water |
| Zodiac quality | Fixed |
| Sign ruler | Mars (ancient), Pluto (modern) |
| Detriment | Venus (ancient), Earth (modern) |
| Exaltation | Uranus |
| Fall | Moon, Sun |
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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 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]
Associations[edit]
Scorpio is one of the zodiac water signs, the others being Cancer and Pisces. It is a fixed, feminine/negative sign.[5] In ancient times, Scorpio was associated with the planet Mars. After Pluto was discovered in 1930, it became associated with Scorpio instead.[5][6] 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.[5] Scorpio is also associated with the Greek deity Artemis, who is said to have created the constellation Scorpius.[5] Scorpio's colours are deep red, maroon, brown, and black.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ Astronomical Applications Department 2011.
- ^ Oxford n.d., s.v. Scorpio and Sagittarius.
- ^ Sharma 2016.
- ^ Oxford n.d., s.v. Scorpio.
- ^ a b c d Lewis 2003, pp. 601–608.
- ^ Aubin & Rifkin 1998.
- ^ Hall 2005, pp. 84–91.
Works cited[edit]
- 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°....
- Aubin, Ada; Rifkin, June (1998). The Complete Book of Astrology. New York: St. Martin's Griffin. ISBN 0312180705.
- Hall, Judy (2005). The Astrology Bible: The Definitive Guide to the Zodiac. New York: Sterling. ISBN 1402727593.
- Lewis, James R. (2003). The Astrology Book: The Encyclopedia of Heavenly Influences (2nd ed.). Detroit: Visible Ink Press. ISBN 1578591449.
- Oxford Dictionaries. n.d. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
- Sharma, Sanjay (2016). "Scorpio Horoscope Vrischika Rashi - All About Scorpio Astrology". Astrology-Prophets.com. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
External links[edit]
Media related to Scorpio at Wikimedia Commons- Warburg Institute Iconographic Database (over 300 medieval and early modern images of Scorpio)
