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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 sign on average from October | [[File:Scorpio Sigils.png|350px|thumb|[[Magic square]] and [[sigil]]s of Scorpio from the [[Magical Calendar]]]] | ||
'''Scorpio''' (♏︎) is the eighth astrological sign in the [[zodiac]], originating from the constellation of Scorpius. Scorpio is one of the [[water (element)|water]] signs, the others being [[Cancer]] and [[Pisces]]. It is a fixed, negative sign that is ruled by the planet [[Mars]]. | |||
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. The stone [[chalcedony]] is under the tail of Scorpio and [[Capricorn]]. | |||
The ruling [[Archangels of the Zodiac|Archangel of the Zodiac]] over Scorpio is [[Barbiel]]. | |||
==Dates== | |||
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 24 to November 22. Under the sidereal zodiac, the Sun is in Scorpio from approximately November 16 to December 15. | |||
==Characteristics== | |||
Depending on which zodiac system one uses, someone born under the influence of Scorpio may be called a Scorpio or a Scorpion. | |||
People born under the sign of Scorpio are both passionate and assertive. They tend to have a special focus and determination. Scorpios especially enjoy experiences and expressing themselves. They have a tendency to be distrusting and jealous in relationships. | |||
==Famous Tropical Zodiac Scorpios== | |||
* [[Paracelsus]] - Swiss-German physician and [[astrology|astrologer]]. | |||
* [[Israel Regardie]] - British ceremonial [[magician]]. | |||
* Gordon Lightfoot - American folk musician. | |||
* "Weird" Al Yankovic - American comedy musician. | |||
* Theodore Roosevelt - American President. | |||
* Bill Gates - American businessman and billionaire. | |||
* Martin Luther - German theologian. | |||
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto;text-align:center;" | |||
!style="background:#fcffc7;text-align:center;"; colspan="4"|Signs of the Tropical [[Zodiac]] | |||
|- | |||
|[[Aries]]<br><small>''Mar 21 - Apr 20''</small> | |||
|[[Taurus]]<br><small>''Apr 21 - May 21''</small> | |||
|[[Gemini]]<br><small>''May 22 - Jun 23''</small> | |||
|[[Cancer]]<br><small>''Jun 24 - Jul 23''</small> | |||
|- | |||
|[[Leo]]<br><small>''Jul 24 - Aug 23''</small> | |||
|[[Virgo]]<br><small>''Aug 24 - Sep 22''</small> | |||
|[[Libra]]<br><small>''Sep 23 - Oct 23''</small> | |||
|[[Scorpio]]<br><small>''Oct 24 - Nov 22''</small> | |||
|- | |||
|[[Sagittarius]]<br><small>''Nov 23 - Dec 21''</small> | |||
|[[Capricorn]]<br><small>''Dec 22 - Jan 19''</small> | |||
|[[Aquarius]]<br><small>''Jan 20 - Feb 18''</small> | |||
|[[Pisces]]<br><small>''Feb 18 - Mar 20''</small> | |||
|} | |||
[[Category:Zodiac Signs]] | |||