Scorpio
noun
Scor·pio
ˈskȯr-pē-ˌō 
1
: scorpius
2
a
: the eighth sign of the zodiac in astrology see Signs of the Zodiac Table
b
: one born under this sign
Examples of Scorpio in a Sentence
I'm a Virgo, and my sister is a Scorpio.
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Read the full Libra Daily Horoscope Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)
Making a professional push?
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Usa Today, USA Today, 14 May 2025
The moon in Scorpio also celebrates the life cycle, from our first breath to our last and all the greatness in between.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 8 May 2025
The Full Moon in Scorpio on May 12 puts your public roles and responsibilities under review.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 8 May 2025
Each year, the Flower Moon can be spotted near the constellations Libra or Scorpio.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 6 May 2025
Read the full Libra Daily Horoscope Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)
Finding your direction?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 3 May 2025
Nothing wrong with romanticizing your life, Scorpio.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 May 2025
April 2025 The Devil: April calls you to confront any attachments or patterns that may be holding you back, Scorpio, as The Devil urges you to break free from unhealthy cycles.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 May 2025
With a full moon in Scorpio on May 12, emotions may be heightened.
—Essence, 1 May 2025
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Usa Today, USA Today, 14 May 2025
The moon in Scorpio also celebrates the life cycle, from our first breath to our last and all the greatness in between.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 8 May 2025
The Full Moon in Scorpio on May 12 puts your public roles and responsibilities under review.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 8 May 2025
Each year, the Flower Moon can be spotted near the constellations Libra or Scorpio.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 6 May 2025
Read the full Libra Daily Horoscope Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)
Finding your direction?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 3 May 2025
Nothing wrong with romanticizing your life, Scorpio.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 May 2025
April 2025 The Devil: April calls you to confront any attachments or patterns that may be holding you back, Scorpio, as The Devil urges you to break free from unhealthy cycles.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 May 2025
With a full moon in Scorpio on May 12, emotions may be heightened.
—Essence, 1 May 2025
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“Scorpio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Scorpio. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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Scorpio
noun
Scor·pio
ˈskȯr-pē-ˌō
1
: a group of stars between Libra and Sagittarius usually pictured as a scorpion
2
a
: the eighth sign of the zodiac see zodiac
b
: a person whose sign of the zodiac is Scorpio
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