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Scorpio (astrology)
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<p>Scorpio is the eighth <a href="/facts/Astrological_sign/mUYgvLzW">astrological sign</a> in the <a href="/facts/Zodiac/v7sWp0ef">zodiac</a>, originating from the constellation of <a href="/facts/Scorpius/ddxFGlK0">Scorpius</a>. It spans 210–240° <a href="/facts/Ecliptic_longitude/28zkWwVa">ecliptic longitude</a>. Under the tropical zodiac (most commonly used in <a href="/facts/Western_astrology/LDwoqEY2">Western astrology</a>), the <a href="/facts/Sun_(astrology)/2B9Qv38e">Sun</a> transits this sign on average from October 23 to November 21. Depending on which zodiac system one uses, someone born under the influence of Scorpio may be called a <i>Scorpio</i> or a <i>Scorpionic</i>. </p>