Scorpio is an
astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation
Scorpius. Under the
tropical zodiac, Scorpio is occupied by the Sun from
October 23 to
November 22, and under the
sidereal zodiac, it is currently from
November 16 to
December 15. The opposite sign to Scorpio is
Taurus.
Scorpio is the eighth sign of the
Zodiac and associated with intensity, passion, and power. Individuals born under this sign are thought to have a complex, emotional, analytical, keenly perceptive, focused, intuitive, determined, hypnotic, perspicacious and self-contained character, but one which is also prone to extremity, jealousy, secretiveness, possessiveness, stubbornness, cruelty and cunning. In terms of anatomy, Scorpio is said to rule the pelvis, reproductive system and urinary system. In terms of
geography Scorpio is linked with
Egypt,
Syria,
Algeria, and
Morocco.
Medieval astrologers believed that "By virtue of its tail armed with its powerful sting, the Scorpion creates natures ardent for war and active service, which rejoices in plenteous bloodshed and in carnage more than in plunder. When warfare is in abeyance, they find themselves foes to attack, there are those who enjoy mockfights and joust in arms and devote their leisure to the study of war and every pursuit which arises from the art of war".
Scorpio is traditionally thought to be ruled by the planet
Mars, but in recent years many
astrologers have labeled
Pluto as the ruler or co-ruler of Scorpio, attributing the intensity associated with the sign to the
planet's influence.
In
mythology Scorpio is often associated with
Orpheus, from the
Greek myth of
Orpheus and Eurydice. Scorpio is also associated with the Greco-Roman
gods Ares/
Mars and sometimes the
god Hades/
Pluto.
Famous Scorpios include
John Keats,
Anthony Kiedis,
Jonas Salk,
Marie Curie,
Bill Gates,
Alexander Alekhine,
Jose Capablanca,
John Cleese,
Scott Weiland,
Steve Ditko,
Grace Kelly and
Rock Hudson.
Scorpio
Zodiac Symbol:ScorpionBirth Dates (
Tropical):
October 23 -
November 22Birth Dates (
Sidereal):
November 16 -
December 15Birth Dates (Solar):
November 23 -
November 29Constellation:
ScorpiusZodiac Element:
WaterZodiac Quality:
FixedBody Part:
GenitalsDomicile:
Mars (or/and
Pluto - currently under review)
Detriment:
VenusExaltation:
Uranus (Modern astrology)
Fall:
MoonBirthstone:Topaz
Colours:Red and Black
Numbers:Three and Five
Day:Tuesday
Gemstones:Topaz, Coral, Garnet, Ruby and Zircon
Metal:Gold, Silver,