Scorpio (astrology)

For other uses, see Scorpio.

For the unit of measurement with the symbol ♏︎, see minim (unit).

Scorpio (♏︎; Ancient Greek: Σκορπιός, romanized: Skorpiós, Latin for "scorpion") 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.^[2] Depending on which zodiac system one uses, someone born under the influence of Scorpio may be called a Scorpio or Scorpionic.^[2]

Scorpio
Zodiac symbol	Scorpion
Duration (tropical, western)	October 23 – November 22 (2025, UT1)[1]
Constellation	Scorpius
Zodiac element	Water
Zodiac quality	Fixed
Sign ruler	Mars (traditional), Pluto (modern), Ketu (descending lunar node; Vedic astrology)
Detriment	Venus
Exaltation	Uranus (modern)
Fall	Moon

Associations

Scorpio is one of the water signs, the others being Cancer and Pisces.^[3] It is a fixed, negative sign.^[4] According to The Astrology Bible, Scorpio's colors are deep red, maroon, black, and brown.^[5]

Myth

According to Greek mythology, its representation as a scorpion is related to the Greek legend of Orion and how a scorpion stung him to death (said to be why Orion sets as Scorpius rises in the sky). Another Greek myth recounts how a scorpion caused the horses of the Sun to bolt, when they were being driven by the inexperienced youth, Phaethon.^[6]

Gallery

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  Mosaic in Maltezana near Analipsi, Astypalaia, 5th century CE
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  Scorpio adorning a building in Hamburg, Germany, designed by sculptor Richard Kuöhl
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  A mosaic in a residential complex in the Jedlesee district of Vienna
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See also

• Astronomical symbols
• Chinese zodiac
• Circle of stars
• Cusp (astrology)
• Elements of the zodiac
• Water (classical element)