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//The Constellation Scorpius//


 * Quick facts:**

Individuals born when the [|Sun] was in this sign are considered Scorpio individuals. Under the [|tropical zodiac], the Sun enters Scorpio around [|October 23][|[][|2][|]]-[|24][|[][|3][|]] and exits around [|November 21][|[][|2][|]]-[|22].[|[][|3][|]] Under the [|sidereal zodiac], it is currently there roughly from [|November 16] through [|December 15]. People born on these juncture dates would have to have an [|astrological chart] drawn if they wished to determine which sign the sun was in at the exact time of their birth
 * Scorpio** is the eighth [|astrological sign] in the [|Zodiac], originating from the [|constellation of Scorpius]. In [|western astrology], the sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the [|precession of the equinoxes]. Scorpio is considered a [|water sign], and is one of four [|fixed signs].[|[][|1][|]] Like the rest of the water signs, Scorpio is considered a [|negative], feminine sign, which in [|Astrology] means it is rather [|introvert].

In [|Greek mythology] the Scorpion was summoned by the wrathful goddess [|Artemis], who called upon the creature to destroy [|Orion]. Orion was a giant and he was more than mortal, but less than a god or goddess. He was the son of [|Poseidon], the sea god, and is often supposed to be the son of [|Gaia], as were all giants. It is not clear what Orion did to anger Artemis. According to one version, he tried to rape one of her handmaidens and according to another, he may have tried to force himself on Artemis herself. Of all the goddesses, however, Artemis may have been the worst one to cross. She was the goddess of the hunt and the goddess of revenge, and she was ruthless and violent once angered. She became furious with Orion's impudence and commanded a giant scorpion to attack him. The scorpion stung Orion and killed him. Artemis placed her servant in the heavens as a reward for doing her bidding. [|[][|7][|]]


 * In [|medical astrology] Scorpio governs the reproductive system and sexual organs.[|[][|5][|]] [|[][|13][|]]
 * Scorpio is associated with the following animals: Scorpion, Wolf, Eagle, Phoenix, Gray Lizard.
 * In [|Tarot], Scorpio is associated with the [|Death] card, specifically as a form of regeneration. [|[][|14][|]]
 * The [|Indian] equivalent of Scorpio is [|Vrishchikam]. The [|Chinese] equivalent is thought to be the strong, resolute [|Pig], whose lunar month is 8 November - 6 December. [|[][|15][|]]

[|my.execpc.com/.../astronomy/ Summer/scorpius.html] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/**Scorpius** starryskies.com/The_sky/constellations/**scorpius**.html - 9k [] [] stars:** || 47 || known [|planets]:** || 7 || [|Omega Scorpiids] || constellations:** || [|Sagittarius] [|Ophiuchus] [|Libra] [|Lupus] [|Norma] [|Ara] [|Corona Australis] || Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of July ||
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 * [|List of stars in Scorpius] ||
 * **Abbreviation:** || Sco ||
 * **[|Genitive]:** || Scorpii ||
 * **Symbolism:** || the [|Scorpion] ||
 * **[|Right ascension]:** || 16 hrs. 53 min. 15 sec. h ||
 * **[|Declination]:** || −30° 44' 12"° ||
 * **Area:** || 497 sq. deg. ([|33rd]) ||
 * **Main stars:** || 15 ||
 * **[|Bayer]/[|Flamsteed]
 * **Stars with
 * **Bright stars:** || 13 ||
 * **Nearby stars:** || 3 ||
 * **Brightest star:** || [|Antares] (α Sco) (0.96[|m]) ||
 * **Nearest star:** || HD 156384 (22.74 [|ly]) ||
 * **[|Messier objects]:** || 4 ||
 * **[|Meteor showers]:** || [|Alpha Scorpiids]
 * **Bordering
 * = Visible at latitudes between +40° and −90°