Scorpio () is the eighth

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in the

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, originating from the constellation of

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. It spans 210°–240°

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. Under the tropical zodiac (most commonly used in

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), the

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transits this sign on average from October 23 to November 21. Depending on which zodiac system one uses, someone born under the influence of Scorpio may be called a ''Scorpio'' or a ''Scorpionic''.

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Scorpio is one of the

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s, the others being

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and

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. It is a

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. Scorpio is associated with three different animals: the scorpion, the snake, and the eagle. According to ''The Astrology Bible'', Scorpio's colors are deep red, maroon,

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, and

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Gallery

File:Mosaic in Maltezana at Analipsi, Astypalaia, 5th c AD, Scorpio Astm30a.jpg, Mosaic in Maltezana near Analipsi,

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, 5th century CE. File:Bogenstraße 34 (Hamburg-Harvestehude).Eingang.Detail.3.19907.ajb.jpg, Scorpio adorning a building in Hamburg, Germany, designed by sculptor

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district of

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* * Longitude of Sun, apparent geocentric ecliptic of date, interpolated to find time of crossing 0°, 30°.... * * *

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