DATES:
Oct 23 – Nov 21
SYMBOL:
The Scorpion
MODE + ELEMENT
Fixed (resilient, persevering, sustaining) Water. The 'fixed' quality can be unchanging in comparison to the other qualities. So, Scorpio energy can be seen as ice, frozen and unmoving. Additionally, its association with 'depth' can be akin to ground water, or pure and refreshing well water.
RULING PLANET:
Mars & Pluto (Modern planetary ruler associated with Scorpio is Pluto. Previously it was considered the 'feminine side' of Mars. Pluto is associated with transformation and regeneration in one's chart, particularly by exposing one's 'underworld' and bring life and awareness to dormant possibilities. Pluto is the Roman god counterpart for Hades, the Greek god of the underworld. In Greek mythology, the goddess Persephone who was taken into the underworld after eating three pomegranate seeds. Mars is also a ruling planet. )
HOUSE:
Eighth
VULNERABILITY:
Hemorrhoids & Ruptures
PLANTS & HERBS:
catmint, basil, sage, catnip, honeysuckle, nettle, onion, coriander, garlic, wormwood, elder.
BODY PART:
The Genitals & the Bowels
STONES:
Opal
METAL:
Iron
COLORS:
Red & Black
TAROT CARD:
Death