Scorpio (astrology) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Scorpio
Zodiac symbol	Scorpion
Duration (tropical, western)	October 23 – November 22 (2025, UT1)
Constellation	Scorpius
Zodiac element	Water
Zodiac quality	Fixed
Sign ruler	Mars (traditional), Pluto (modern), Ketu (descending lunar node; Vedic astrology)
Detriment	Venus
Exaltation	Uranus (modern)
Fall	Moon

Scorpio (♏) is the eighth astrological sign in the zodiac. The zodiac is like an imaginary belt in the sky that the Sun, Moon, and planets appear to travel through. If you were born between October 24 and November 22, Scorpio is likely your Sun sign. This sign gets its name from the constellation Scorpius, which looks like a scorpion in the night sky. People born under the sign of Scorpio are often called "Scorpios."

Discovering Scorpio: Your Astrological Sign

What Does Scorpio Mean?

Scorpio is a special part of the sky that the Sun appears to move through each year. In Western astrology, this period is from October 24 to November 22. This system helps people understand different personality traits. The symbol for Scorpio, ♏, looks like a scorpion's tail.

Scorpio's Special Traits

Scorpio is known as one of the three Water signs, along with Cancer and Pisces. Water signs are often linked to emotions and intuition. Scorpio is also considered a "fixed" sign. This means people born under Scorpio are often seen as determined, stable, and focused on their goals. The colors often associated with Scorpio are deep red, maroon, black, and brown.

Ancient Stories of the Scorpion

In ancient Greek myths, the scorpion is a very important creature linked to the sign of Scorpio. One famous story tells of the mighty hunter Orion. A scorpion stung Orion, causing his death. This myth explains why, in the sky, the constellation Orion seems to set (disappear) just as the constellation Scorpius (the scorpion) rises.

Another Greek legend talks about Phaethon, the son of the Sun god. Phaethon tried to drive his father's fiery chariot across the sky. But he was too inexperienced. A scorpion appeared, startling the horses of the Sun. This caused them to bolt, leading to chaos. These stories show how the scorpion has been a powerful symbol for a very long time.

Images for kids

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  Mosaic in Maltezana near Analipsi, Astypalaia, 5th century CE

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  Scorpio adorning a building in Hamburg, Germany, designed by sculptor Richard Kuöhl

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  A mosaic in a residential complex in the Jedlesee district of Vienna

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See also

In Spanish: Escorpio (astrología) para niños