Scorpio

Scorpio (astrology)

Scorpio (♏) is the eighth astrological sign in theZodiac, originating from the constellation of Scorpius. Scorpio is considered a negative (introverted) sign by most modern astrologers. It is also considered awater sign and one of the four fixed signs.^[2]Traditionally, the planet Mars has been considered to be the ruler of Scorpio. But since its discovery in modern times, Pluto has been considered the primary ruler, with Mars as co-ruler. As the eighth sign in the zodiac, Scorpio is associated with the astrological eighth house.

Individuals born when the Sun is in this sign are considered Scorpio individuals. Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun enters Scorpio on October 23 and exits on November 22. Under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently there roughly from November 16 through December 15. The Sanskrit name of Scorpio in Hindu astrology is Vṛścika. However, sinceVedic Astrology employs the Sidereal Zodiac, rather than the Tropical Zodiac, their "Scorpio" actually corresponds to the sign of Sagittarius in the West; consequently, Scorpios born in the West would be considered "Libras" in the Vedic system.

Astrologically, Scorpio is sometimes represented by an eagle or a phoenix, though this depiction is rather esoteric.

[edit]Compatibilities

Scorpio's are generally more compatible with Cancer, Virgo, Pisces, and Capricorn.

[edit]Mythology

In Greek Mythology the myths associated with Scorpio almost invariably also contain a reference to Orion. According to one of these myths it is written that Orion boasted to goddess Artemis and her mother, Leto, that he would kill every animal on the earth. Although Artemis was known to be a hunter herself she offered protection to all creatures. Artemis and her mother Leto sent a scorpion to deal with Orion. The pair battled and the scorpion killed Orion. However, the contest was apparently a lively one that caught the attention of the king of the gods, Zeus, who later raised the scorpion to heaven and afterwards, at the request of Artemis, did the same for Orion to serve as a reminder for mortals to curb their excessive pride.

According to another of these myths, Scorpio was a friend of Taurus the bull, who was hunted and killed by Orion. In retaliation for his friend, Scorpio stung Orion to death, but was crushed beneath the hunter's feet when he thrashed about in his death throes. All three were then put into the sky by Zeus so that their story would be remembered.

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Zodiac Symbol	Scorpion
Duration (Tropical,Western)	23 October – 22 November (2010, UTC)
Duration (Sidereal,Hindu)[1]	13 November – 6 December (2010, UTC)
Constellation	Scorpius
Zodiac Element	Water
Zodiac Quality	Fixed
Domicile	Pluto, Mars
Detriment	Venus
Exaltation	Uranus
Fall	Moon