SCORPIO

SCORPIO

THE EIGHT SIGN OF THE ZODIAC
The Sign of the Investigator

Symbol: Scorpio

Ruler: Mars

Exaltation: Ketu

Debilitation: Rahu

Baadhaka: Cancer

Alphabets: To,Na,Nee,Nu,Ne,No,Ya,Ye,Yu

Parts of the body: Bladder, Genitals, Red colour to blood, Prostate gland.

Glyph/Picture: The pictograph is the stinger of the scorpion connection to a representation of the human reproductive organ. In ancient time it was the symbol of the phoenix, a bird of immortality and regeneration. the curved lines and the arrow represent strong emotions tied to practicality and aiming towards higher consciousness.

Classification: Fixed / Water / Even / Feminine / Of Long Ascension / Rising by the Head

Principal: Transformation, Sex Force, “ I DESIRE ”

Opposite Sign: Taurus - is a sign of possession and owning and the native wants of possess, collect and do not let go what belongs to them.

Qualities: Prominent features include a heavy, hooked nose resembling an eagle's bill, sharp piercing eyes, and determined jaws. They assertively stand up for their rights and resist imposition, delivering sarcasm that stings. Despite their strong love and lofty aspirations, a constant struggle between two natures is evident. They require sympathy from friends, never flinching in danger, and often perform heroic deeds at personal cost. Their mind is cool, sharp, and collected.


SCORPIO (Vrischikam) (200° 00'-240°00')

Scorpio, often called "the worm that never dies," holds mystical significance. Representing the House of Death, it is linked to Patala and secret initiations. T. Subba Row associated Scorpio with Vishnu, symbolizing the universe in divine conception. It signifies the crucial phase in self-realization, requiring the detachment of objective coverings from the subjective spirit, a mystical and painful process.

Scorpio, ruled by Mars and presided over by Kamadeva, relates to hidden aspects and subjective experiences. Ketu is exalted, enhancing experience-born intelligence. Scorpio's arrow symbolizes spiritual aspiration after materiality is churned. It prompts the unveiling of divine qualities, aligning the individual with occult hierarchy forces for spiritual growth.

Scorpio is less concerned with the physical plane, emphasizing consciousness and psychological preparedness. Moon's debilitation and Ketu's exaltation in this sign contribute to intense mentation and spiritual illumination. Scorpio, known as "the worm that never dies," makes the ego sensitive and powerful, propelling it toward spiritual goals.

Under Mars and Kamadeva's influence, Scorpio fosters creativity and vitality, with desires seen as the first movement in the One's life. Deep mentation, however, leads the ego to withdraw from terrestrial activities and prepare for spiritual unfolding. Scorpio's message is one of returning to the primeval source, transforming experiences into seer-will, and embracing the journey toward spiritualization. The three asterisms within Scorpio symbolize the gradual transformation and growth potential for the individual.