Scorpio

Eighth celestial sign

Scorpio is the eighth sign of the zodiac, covering roughly October 23 to November 21.

Those born under the sign are called Scorpios and are stereotypically characterized as intense, secretive, passionate, and prone to jealousy.

The sign is represented by a scorpion.

She's such a Scorpio—always brooding about something.

zodiac

constellation

Named pattern of celestial bodies

zodiac · birth chart · sun sign · water sign · fixed sign · Sagittarius · Libra · Pluto · Mars · October

symbolism

stinger

Venom-injecting body part

  • venomInjected animal poison
  • phoenixSelf-immolating, regenerating bird
  • eagleLarge predatory bird

serpent · rebirth · transformation · death · underworld · shadow · power · regeneration · depth · darkness

personality

intense

Extreme in degree

loyal · determined · resourceful · jealous · possessive · vindictive · magnetic · perceptive · strategic · ambitious

arachnid

stinger

Venom-injecting body part

arachnid · desert · nocturnal · exoskeleton · tail · burrow · predator · arthropod · venomous · sting

Categories
Opposites
zodiac position

ScorpioTaurus

Zodiac's bull

Gemini · Aries · Leo · Sagittarius · fire signs

Phrases
Family

scorpion, Scorpius

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