The Astrological Sun Signs: The Details of Scorpio

The eighth of the sun signs is Scorpio, and those born between October 23rd and November 21st are under its influence. Though Scorpio can be passionate, intense, and stubborn, there is much more to this powerful sign. Fully understanding this means looking at the many details associated with the sign of the scorpion.

The Scorpio Personality

Those born under the sign of Scorpio are typically imaginative, jealous, emotional, persistent, and unlikely to yield under any circumstances. Like the scorpion for which it is named, a Scorpio can be secretive and deadly. Drawing the wrath of a Scorpio is not usually recommended, for they will seek vengeance over even the smallest harm.

Scorpio is ruled by the planet Pluto. Pluto was the ancient god of the underworld and the dead. In an astrological sense, Pluto is the planet of birth, death, and regeneration. This planet rules both the beginning and the end, which can sometimes gives Scorpio a sense of superiority and control. This can lead to unnecessary conflict, but can be guarded against by the astute Scorpio.

Scorpio is a fixed, feminine, water sign. Fixed signs resist change and tend not to be the initiators of the world. Feminine signs are inwardly directed and tend to be strong through their own inner reserves. Water signs are intuitive, nurturing, and tend to be highly emotional. All these traits come together to create someone who is a loyal friend and lover, but tends to be high strung. They don't really like to initiate projects, but they're more than willing to finish what another starts. Their strong sense of perfectionism and resistance to change can often cause problems in relationships, but these can be overcome if the Scorpio in question is persistent enough.

The symbol of Scorpio is the scorpion. These represents poison and a fatal sting, at least in a metaphorical sense. The glyph (written symbol) of this sun sign is the stinger of a scorpion connected to what is supposed to be the human reproductive organs. Take a moment to study the glyph and you might begin to see it. This is the symbol of the phoenix, a bird of regeneration and immortality. The curved lines can also represent strong emotions, while the arrow brings a sense of practicality to the picture. So a typical Scorpio may be highly emotional, but they have the control to turn that emotion toward a singular goal. The arrow also represents those who are born with a sense of purpose or even destiny. These people are a force to be reckoned with.

The Correspondences of Scorpio

The sign of Scorpio rules the genitals and reproductive organs. Scorpios tend to be susceptible to infections of the urinary system. Some may suffer from venereal disease. Fiery and passionate, the volatile emotions of Scorpio can lead to exhaustion and ill health in many cases, so learning how to control extreme emotion is key to a long life.

Tuesday is considered the luckiest day for Scorpio, and the numbers two and four have power for this astrological sun sign. Topaz is sacred to anyone born under the sign of the scorpion as it releases occult powers and brings serenity of mind. It also protects from enemies and illness, making it doubly valuable.

Some other correspondences of Scorpio include:

• The colors of passion, including burgundy, crimson, and maroon
• Cities such as Liverpool, Newcastle, New Orleans, and Washington, D.C.
• Countries such as Algeria, Morocco, Norway, and Tahiti
• Trees such as blackthorn and any bushy trees
• Flowers such as chrysanthemum and rhododendron
• Plutonium (for its connection to the planet Pluto)
• Insects and crustaceans

Many of the details associated with Scorpio are connected to regeneration, passion, and emotion. Though full of admirable qualities, Scorpios can evoke anger in others by displaying jealousy, possessiveness, of secretiveness. The fiery and often unreasonable temper of the typical Scorpio can irritate others and drive away potential allies, so Scorpios must guard against this.

The Astrological Sun Signs: The Personality of Scorpio

Those born between October 23rd and November 21st are born under the sign of Scorpio, the eighth of the sun signs. This sign symbolizes the strongest idealism. Scorpio is the sign of the scorpion, and an individual with this trait tends to express the words "I desire."

The Character of Scorpio

Those influenced by the sign of Scorpio often have extreme personalities. This means a Scorpio is either powerful or weak, clinging or independent, cold or passionate. Either the best or the worst of human nature will be expressed, and expressed vocally and violently. Intensity is woven into the very fiber of this sign.

Scorpios are often misunderstood. If you're a Scorpio, you're likely emotion and magnetic, two characteristics that come together and allow you to exert influence (and often force) on those around you. You are strong to the point of overbearing, but you usually have only the best of intentions. Though you often appear impassive and unapproachable, you have a passionate nature and a deep spiritual strength that is often overlooked.

Unfortunately, you have a destructive side to your character that can harm you and those around you. To keep this at bay you must have an outlet for your passion. Most Scorpios channel this passion into their careers, but some choose love or even a hobby. The important thing is that you have something. Even with this outlet, however, Scorpios live with heightened emotion. This means you might be brooding, resentful, jealous, and even vengeful. On the lighter side, you are dedicated and energetic. You are driven when pursuing a goal and have more endurance than any other sign. You combine these traits as you search for the meaning to your life.

Some Scorpios are philosophical, sometimes even spiritual, and an interest in religion or even the occult often develops. You have an inborn intuition and are blessed with the ability to understand the hearts and minds of others. Most of those born under water signs have psychic abilities, but only fearless Scorpio will delve into the mysteries of the universe.

A natural curiosity drives you to look beneath the surface. There is a quality to your personality that others sometimes lack. your desire to ferret out the details make you great at researching, learning a new language, or understanding a new subject. You love to understand and learn, and will go to great lengths to make this happen.

Scorpio is adaptable and ready for anything. You have the ability to change things in your life at a moment's notice, whether this is a lover, a career, or just the way you arrange your furniture. Sometimes these changes bring you to the brink of disaster, but Scorpio has the unique ability to turn disaster to success.

Too many times astrologers focus on the domineering and destructive aspects of Scorpio. But it's important to remember that Scorpio can also be loving, generous, loyal, and even gentle. Most are idealists who only want the best for those around them, and virtually all Scorpios have an innate desire to adhere to their own high principles.

The Sign of Scorpio and Its Relationship With Others

You love deeply and passionately, but your relationships (romantic and otherwise) tend to be complicated. The real problem is that you can go from generous and affectionate to violent and unpredictable with very little warning. You're a little like the weather, only more impossible to predict. You're loyal to the end, but you can also become jealous and possessive, which ruins some of your better friendships. Things with you are all or nothing, and you're not very tolerant of shortcomings in others.

For good or ill, you never forget and you never forgive. You remember all favors done to you and will repay the when you can, but you'll also wait years to get even. You rather enjoy both extremes, and reeking vengeance is something you enjoy spending your time on. You'd never harm anyone who hasn't hurt you first, but you'll certainly hunt down any transgressors. It is advisable to avoid harming a Scorpio, for most are as deadly as the scorpion that is the symbol of this deadly sign.

You thrive on competition and have to win, but you're careful to conceal this from those you care about. You don't want to damage the pride of anyone without cause, but you can't stomach losing and will file away information for future use. Your impeccable memory helps here.

Your practical and shrewd nature makes you a formidable opponent in business and you are clever with money. You rarely spend more money that you have and you can slowly but surely amass great wealth. You do have a tendency to do things first and announce them later, which can irritate business partners. But this works for you when dealing with an opponent, because by the time he or she is aware of your intentions, it's already done.

Most Scorpios are quite controlling and need to be in charge of any situation. You probably like to be in a position of authority and resent being told what to do. This can be a problem in romantic relationships, but eventually you are able to find someone to love. This takes time, as you don't trust your heart to others easily. But once you do, you love deeply and forever.

Scorpio can be a positive force for good in the world. A true Scorpio is intense and vivid, ruled by passion in every area of your life. If Scorpio were a color, it would be a bright crimson, the color of passion.

Astrological Sun Signs: Scorpio in Brief

Those born between October 24th and November 22nd are ruled by the sign of Scorpio, whose astrological symbol is the scorpion. The sun's entrance into the sign of Scoprio was a matter of life and death to our ancestors. The sun's heat was dying and the leaves were falling from the trees. Crops and flowers withered. The least prized of the livestock were killed and the meat preserved for the coming winter. All this death must have reminded the ancients of their own mortaility. But they also realized that the leaves, crops, and flowers would live again in the spring. The animals that were killed would live on in their offspring and through the people who consumed their flesh to survive. The reality of their everyday world suggested the possibility of a life after death in the spiritual world.

Scorpio is associated with the most powerful and magickal mysteries in our lives including sex, death and ressurection, power, and change. The parts of the body ruled by Scorpio are the eliminative and reproductive organs.

People born under the sign of Scorpio function best when they can use their power for getting to the heart of a matter without regard for diplomacy.