Today's Zodiac Sign

Scorpio The Star Sign Scorpios are in the eighth sign of the zodiac, directly opposite Taurus. The planet Mars, named after the Roman god of war, rules this feminine sign. Scorpio, like Taurus, Leo, and Aquarius, is a fixed sign known for its fierce determination, perseverance, and courage. Scorpios, like Pisces and Cancer, are associated with the element water, which represents our inner world, intuition, and deep emotions.  Scorpio's symbol is similar to that of Virgo, but it wields a stinger rather than a sheath of wheat. This constellation, known in Latin as "Scorpius," is one of the brightest in the night sky, with 11 stars having a magnitude (a measure of star brightness) of 3 or higher. This is the largest number of bright stars among the 88 known constellations. Sumerians named the constellation Išḫara after the Syrian goddess of the underworld. In Greek mythology, the Scorpion is associated with its neighbour, Orion, a well-known constellation. Orion was a hunter...