Scorpio

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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 23 to November 22. Under the sidereal zodiac, 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.