Scorpio

Scorpio, constellation: see Scorpius.

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Scorpio

 or Scorpius
(Latin; “Scorpion”)

In astronomy, the constellation lying between Libra and Sagittarius; in astrology, the eighth sign of the zodiac, governing approximately the period October 24–November 21. Its symbol, a scorpion, refers to the Greek myth of the scorpion that stung Orion. The story explains why the constellation of Orion sets as Scorpius rises in the sky. Another Greek myth says that a scorpion caused the horses of the sun to bolt when they were being driven by the inexperienced Phaethon.

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Scorpio

1. Astrology

a. the eighth sign of the zodiac, symbol ♏, having a fixed water classification and ruled by the planets Mars and Pluto. The sun is in this sign between about Oct. 23 and Nov. 21

b. a person born during a period when the sun is in this sign

2. Astronomy another name for Scorpius

3. Astrology born under or characteristic of Scorpio

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Scorpio

scorpion (Oct. 23–Nov. 21). [Astrology: Hall, 315]

See : Zodiac

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Scorpio

(also Scorpius), a constellation in the zodiac. Scorpio’s brightest stars have visual stellar magnitudes of 0.8–1.2 (Antares), 1.6, and 1.9. The best conditions for viewing Scorpio are in May and June, when the constellation is completely visible in the southern regions of the USSR and partially visible in the central regions.