Scorpio
is a commanding sign. Latin for ‘scorpion,’ it’s intimidating by title with a very pointed and potent symbol to represent its people. It is a
constellation
framed by vengeful, powerful stories. Born Between October 24 - November 21, these individuals are bright, intellectual and ruthless, not unlike their original myth.
Orion, a great mythical hunter who also has his own constellation depicted after him, is central to this myth.
According to legend,
Orion
boasted that he could defeat any beast on Earth. This angered
Gaia
, the goddess of the Earth, who sent a scorpion to challenge him. In the battle, Orion was stung and killed by the scorpion.
Zeus
had placed this scorpion in the sky as a warning. Overconfidence will prove fatal, no matter how great you are.
Another story is that of
Isis
, the Egyptian goddess of magic and life. Iris had been trying to resurrect her husband Osiris, in the process of which she’d encountered a scorpion. Its sting had brought death, but it also led to rebirth and healing through Isis’ power of life. This cycle symbolised destruction and renewal, and is often a core tenet of the Scorpio’s value.
Those born under this star are associated with
intensity
and
passion
, alongside an immense depth. They possess a powerful presence, commanding from the moment they enter the room and are very good at reading people.
In essence, they will always represent good and bad. Life and death. The dual nature of existence, and the pain that can lead to wisdom as well as the darkness that precedes dawn.
The myth that structures this isn’t just a tale of caution, it is also a symbol of transformation.
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