Scorpio (astrology)

Scorpio
Aries • Taurus • Gemini • Cancer • Leo • Virgo • Libra
Scorpio • Sagittarius • Capricorn • Aquarius • Pisces
Zodiac Symbol Scorpion
Duration (Tropical, Western) 23 October – 21 November (2012, UTC)
Constellation Scorpius
Zodiac Element Water
Zodiac Quality Fixed
Sign ruler Pluto
Detriment Venus
Exaltation Uranus
Fall Moon
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Scorpio (♏) (Greek: Σκορπιός, "Skorpios", Latin: "Scorpio") is the eighth astrological sign in the Zodiac, which spans the zodiac between the 210th and 239th degree of celestial longitude. Generally, the Sun transits this area of the zodiac between 23 October and 21 November each year (sometimes the dates vary slightly). Individuals born during these dates, whilst the Sun is within this sign are called Scorpios.[1]

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Characteristics

As a sun sign

According to Alan Leo, generally considered to be the founder of modern psychological astrology and sun sign astrology:[2]

“ People born with the sun in Scorpio are very determined, reserved, tenacious and secretive. They are firm and somewhat proud, and capable of unmistakable traits of character that cause them to be either very much liked or very much disliked. Their somewhat suspicious nature causes them to be distrustful, but amidst all their apparent evil traits of character, they have that grit and backbone which enables them to make higher attainments than those born in the other signs ; For the "wisdom of the Serpent" lies concealed in this sign, and they become so discreet. wise and prudent as to display extraordinary genius. It has been said "the greater the animal the greater the man," and it may be that in the animal passions there lie the germs of the spiritual force, which, when sent upwards, may achieve great and mighty things. That which seemed latent will and desire in the sign Taurus becomes, in this sign, expressed energy. The Scorpio desires are potent and charged with the power to attain the object of their desires; but when their desires are subservient to the will, there are none more powerful or determined. In conclusion, it may be said that the Scorpio individuals that they have reached the point that they decide their own future progress.[3] ”
Definitions and Associations in Astrology
Glyph meaning: (♏) Stinger of a scorpion.[4]:17
Quality Negative (feminine/passive): inwardly reflective, introvert.[5]
Element (triplicity)[6] Water: sensitivity, feelings, instincts.[4]:14
Mode (quadruplicity)[6] Fixed: the element in its least changeable form - associated with stability or stubbornness.[4]:15
Body part Genitals.[7]:97
Direction North by east [7]:365
Traditional definitions Fruitful: Unless afflicted, Scorpio shows a propensity for large families, many children or easy pregnancy. Scorpio is the least promising of the fruitful (or 'fertile') signs however because where it is afflicted, it can indicate many pregnancies that fail.[8]

Mute (or slow of voice): Scorpio is not known for verbal dexterity, and suffers from an inability to communicate openly and freely.[8]

Compatibilities

In Synastry, the natives of Scorpio are generally considered to be most compatible with the natives of the other water signs, Cancer and Pisces.[9] and to a lesser extent with Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn. However, compatibility based on sun-sign alone is considered to be only a very general guideline. The branch of astrology dealing with interpersonal relationships is called Synastry. In this, astrologers analyse the horoscopes of both parties being considered with particular reference to the positions of the Sun and Moon and Mars and Venus.[10]

General astrological compatibility of Scorpio with other signs
Sign Highest compatibility High compatibility Low compatibility
Scorpio Cancer, Pisces Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Aries, Libra, Sagittarius, Gemini, Leo, Aquarius

Mythology

In Greek mythology, the Scorpio is featured in the myth of the giant hunter Orion and the Goddess Artemis. According to the Phenomena of Aratus, Orion was enjoying the slaughter of all manner of beasts when he laid his hands upon Artemis's robes. In anger she proved his vulnerability by rousing the deadly scorpion whose unsuspected bite destroyed the supposedly invicible hunter. The goddess raised the Scorpion to the heavens in gratitude, placing its constellation in opposition to that of Orion. The scorpion and the hunter are thus said to be linked forever in conflict in the sky, such that Orion flees beneath the western descendant whenever his murderer rises in the east.[11]

The dates that the Sun traverses the sign of Scorpio according to the Sidereal system are (generally) between 13 November and 14 December each year.

References

  1. ^ Oxford English Dictionary. Retrieved 19 November 2011.
  2. ^ Kim Farnell, A Brief Biography of Alan Leo" skyscript.co.uk, August 2006
  3. ^ Alan Leo, Astrology for All (L. N. Fowler & Co., 1899), p. 31
  4. ^ a b c Joanna Watters, Astrology for today. London: Carroll & Brown, 2003. ISBN 1903258693.
  5. ^ Sasha Fenton, Astrology for Living, p.12. Readers Digest, 1999. ISBN 9780762102303.
  6. ^ a b There are three signs for each element which are related to each other across the zodiac by the shape of the triangle; therefore these are traditionally known as 'triplicities'. Marcus Manilius, (c.10 AD.) Astronomica 2.270-295. Translated by G.P. Goold. Harvard University Press, 1977. ISBN 0674995163.
  7. ^ a b William Lilly, (1647) Christian Astrology. Republished as facsimile, London: Regulus, 1985. ISBN 0948472014.
  8. ^ a b Deborah Houlding, ‘the Scorpion'. The Mountain Astrologer, issue #129, October 2006. ISSN 1079-1345.
  9. ^ Forrest, Steven, The Changing Sky: A Practical Guide to Predictive Astrology, p 263,Acs Pubns, Chicago, 1993
  10. ^ Linda Goodman, Linda Goodman's Love Signs: A New Approach to the Human Heart. Harper Paperbacks; 1st edition (1991) ISBN 0060968966 p.8 "Even between two individuals whose Sun and Moon Signs harmonize, there are always some planets in their mutual nativities which clash causing periodic friction and tension."
  11. ^ Bruce J. Malina, John J. Pilch, Social-science commentary on the book of Revelation, p.166. "Men say that at the rising of the Scorpion in the East, Orion flees at the western verge" (Phenomena, 64-41; LCL). Fortress Press, 2000. ISBN 9780800632274.

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