Scorpio (astrology)

Encyclopedia

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 21. Under the sidereal zodiac (most commonly used in Hindu astrology), the Sun is in Scorpio from approximately November 16 to December 15. Depending on which zodiac system one uses, an individual born under the influence of Scorpio may be called a Scorpio or a Scorpion.

Associations

Scorpio is one of the three 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 (or phoenix). According to The Astrology Bible, Scorpio’s colors are deep red, maroon, black, and brown.

Gallery

  • Mosaic in Maltezana near Analipsi, Astypalaia, 5th century CE.

  • Scorpio adorning a building in Hamburg, Germany, designed by sculptor Richard Kuöhl.

  • A mosaic in a residential complex in the Jedlesee district of Vienna.

References

  1. ^ Astronomical Applications Department 2011.
  2. ^ Oxford n.d., s.v. Scorpio and Sagittarius.
  3. ^ Sharma 2016.
  4. ^ Oxford n.d., s.v. Scorpio.
  5. ^ Allen 1899, p. 107
  6. ^ Lewis 2003, pp. 601–608.
  7. ^ Hall 2005, pp. 84–91.

Works cited

  • Allen, Richard Hinckley (1899). Star-names and Their Meanings. G.E. Stechert.
  • 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.
  • “Scorpio and Sagittarius”. Oxford Dictionaries. n.d. Retrieved December 23, 2018.
  • Sharma, Sanjay (2016). “Scorpio Horoscope Vrischika Rashi – All About Scorpio Astrology”. Astrology-Prophets.com. Retrieved March 24, 2018.