October 23 - November 21
Scorpio's ruling planets: ♇ Pluto, ♂ Mars.
Scorpio (Latin name Scorpio) is a southern zodiac constellation in the Milky Way, located between Sagittarius and Libra. In Scorpio, the Sun spends only one week in autumn (from November 23 to 29), before transitioning to the constellation Ophiuchus for 20 days.
Interestingly, the Aztecs had the exact same name for this constellation - Kolotl, meaning Scorpio. However, the inhabitants of the island of Java referred to this constellation as the Inclined Palm or the Thoughtful Swan.
A multitude of bright stars outline the silhouette of Scorpio in the night sky. The most notable among them are Shaula, Sargas, and Antares - the brightest star, a true gem in the constellation's crown. Translated from Greek, Antares means "Rival of Ares," referring to the god of war, Mars. This name was likely given to Antares because of its color - this red supergiant appears remarkably similar to Mars when observed from Earth and indeed proves to be a worthy rival. Antares is truly a remarkable star - its brightness is 9,000 times greater than that of our Sun, and its diameter is over 700 times larger. Additionally, Antares is a binary star: beside the red giant, there is its pale-blue stellar companion.
According to ancient Greek legend, the goddess Artemis quarreled with Orion and sent a poisonous scorpion to him. The scorpion stung Orion, and the bite proved to be fatal. However, the starry Orion always manages to escape from the starry Scorpio: while the constellation Scorpio rises in the eastern sky, the constellation Orion is already disappearing below the horizon in the west.
Astrology of Scorpio
Scorpio's Months: October, November
Scorpio is the 8th sign of the zodiac. The Sun enters this sign on either October 22 or 23, depending on the year, and remains in it until November 21 or 22.
Scorpio's Season: Autumn
Scorpio is the second sign of autumn; during this season, the rainy period fully takes hold. Humidity increases, and the green hues of nature give way to vibrant autumn colors. It is during this period that both nature and people think about future harvests, which depend on the sowing. Under the sign of Scorpio, the best seeds are selected, which will ensure abundance in the future. The season provides Scorpio with immense inner energy, incredible potential, and an endless reserve of life force.
Scorpio's Element: Water
Those born under the Water element possess a natural enigmatic allure and magnetic charm. In astrology, the Water element governs three zodiac signs: Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces.
With inherent mental fortitude and industriousness, Scorpio, as a representative of the Water element, achieves set goals. Their heightened sense of responsibility towards loved ones and close individuals compels them to find solutions even in seemingly hopeless situations. Crafty and adaptable like the ever-changing Water, Scorpio always discovers the necessary escape route. Their strong internal core gives them the strength to assert their rights, in line with the saying, "Water wears away stone."
Ruling Planets of Scorpio: Mars, Pluto
In astrology, Mars is a planet of great energy and intense passions. Its motto is "I act!" Mars influences a person's emotions, their passion, drive for activity, and thirst for life, as well as their intense emotional impulses. In addition to the impulse for action and self-assertion, Mars in the horoscope governs sexual energy, infusing passion and fire into relationships between men and women. In the Scorpio horoscope, Mars bestows qualities such as activity, a certain aggressiveness, and an unwavering internal core, which assist Scorpio in fighting and emerging victorious.
Pluto is a planet of change and transformation, the destroyer of old order and the birthplace of the new. Pluto's motto is "I create the new!" It is thanks to Pluto's presence in Scorpio's horoscope that there are no authorities, templates, or set rules for them. They are their own authority. Without this quality, Scorpio could not move forward, disregarding everything, sometimes going against public opinion, scientific postulates, and even the laws of physics.
Scorpio's Colors: Black, red, deep green.
Scorpio's Metal: Iron - a symbol of strong character and unwavering will.
Scorpio's Talisman Stone: Carnelian, red jasper, topaz.
Opposite and Complementary Sign to Scorpio in the Zodiac Circle: Taurus.
Geographical Places Most Aligned with Scorpio
Countries, locations, and cities possessing a similar, kindred energy to Scorpio.
Countries: Algeria, Morocco, Norway. Regions: Bavaria, Catalonia, Judea.
World cities: Baltimore, Cincinnati, Fes (Morocco), Liverpool, Newcastle, Valencia, Washington.
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