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Modified & Updated: 23 Sep 2024

Jessica Corbett

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horoscope scorpio

The constellation Scorpius has been around for centuries, discovered by the Ancient Greek astronomer, Ptolemy, along with 11 other zodiac signs. “Antares” or the “rival of Mars” is the brightest star of the Scorpio constellation. The mythological origins of Scorpio are unfortunate since the thunderer, Zeus, placed the celestial scorpion among the stars. There are more Scorpio facts to come!

Modern magic card with astrology Scorpio zodiac sign
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A Scorpio is known for being alluring, intimidating, and loyal. This mish-mash combination of traits perfectly describes the Scorpion. Not only that, but they’re also the most misunderstood and “most hated” out of all the zodiac signs. Even then, a Scorpio makes a great friend and amazing lover. Their magnetic charisma makes them suitable leaders, too, especially since 11% of the world leaders are born under the Scorpio sign. Another one of the many Scorpio facts: the 46th US President, Joe Biden, and the first-in-line to the British throne, Prince Charles of Wales, are both under this sign. Here are 50 scorching Scorpio facts to understand the most mysterious zodiac sign more!

  1. 01The Scorpio season is from October 23 to November 22.
  2. 02Its constellation spans 210° to 240° ecliptic longitude.
  3. 03It covers an area of 497 square degrees.
  4. 04The constellation has 18 main stars.
  5. 05The star Sco is a stable 2.3 magnitude star.
  1. 01Scorpius is the sign’s constellation.
  2. 02Its abbreviation is Sco.
  3. 03Scorpio lies between the Sagittarius and Libra constellations.
  4. 04“Skate stars” and “shark stars” are the sign’s two asterisms.
  5. 05The Greek goddess Artemis sent the celestial scorpion to Orion.
  6. 06The zodiac’s symbol is a Scorpion.
  7. 07Scorpio is a fixed water sign, along with Cancer and Pisces.
  8. 08Mars and Pluto are the ruling planets.
  9. 09Scorpio’s main birthstone is Topaz.
  10. 10Geranium is their official birth flower.
  1. 01Its bright star Antares means “rival of Mars.
  2. 02In Babylonian, it’s called MUL.GIR.TAB meaning “the creature with a burning sting.”
  3. 03It is located near the Milky Way’s center.
  4. 04Scorpio is the second most common zodiac sign of US Presidents.
  5. 05Tech magnate Bill Gates is also a Scorpion.
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