Scorpio
- Usual dates
- October 23 to November 21
- Element
- Water
- Ruling planet
- Pluto
Scorpio is a water sign, ruled by Pluto. The usual dates are October 23 to November 21. Private, intense, slow to trust and slower to forget.
The constellation is called Scorpius. Its brightest star is the red star Antares. The sign Scorpio is the matching 30-degree slice of the year, and the two do not line up exactly.
October 23 and November 21 can fall on either side of the sign change, depending on the year and the birth time. The calculator checks that moment.
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Questions
What are the dates for Scorpio?
The usual dates are October 23 to November 21. On the first or last day, the birth year and time decide the Sun sign.
Is the Scorpio sign the same as the constellation?
No. The sign is a 30 degree slice of the year. The constellation is the star pattern, and the two have drifted apart. The constellation is called Scorpius. Its brightest star is the red star Antares. The sign Scorpio is the matching 30-degree slice of the year, and the two do not line up exactly.