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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As the week opens, there's still a great deal of focus on partnerships for you, Scorpio—and in truth, this energy will echo for about a month more, too.
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Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Read the full Scorpio Daily Horoscope Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)
Consider trying a different method.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Scorpio October 23 – November 21 Your intuition points you toward an opportunity worth pursuing today.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 12 May 2026
Of the 11 analysts covering Scorpio, nine have a buy or strong buy on the stock, LSEG data shows.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 7 May 2026
As the intuitive Scorpio Moon harmonizes with expansive Jupiter this morning, kindness and perspective flow naturally, helping conversations feel more open and supportive.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 2 May 2026
Under a full moon in Scorpio, however, this is intensified.
—Glamour, 25 Apr. 2026
Additionally, the zodiac should contain 13 constellations, but for unknown reasons, Ophiuchus—which falls between November 30 and December 18 and comes after Scorpio and before Sagittarius—was left out of traditional astrology by Babylonians.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Mercury retrogrades in Scorpio Venus retrograde spin in Scorpio and Libra happens between October 3rd and November 13th.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 26 Dec. 2025
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Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Read the full Scorpio Daily Horoscope Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)
Consider trying a different method.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Scorpio October 23 – November 21 Your intuition points you toward an opportunity worth pursuing today.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 12 May 2026
Of the 11 analysts covering Scorpio, nine have a buy or strong buy on the stock, LSEG data shows.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 7 May 2026
As the intuitive Scorpio Moon harmonizes with expansive Jupiter this morning, kindness and perspective flow naturally, helping conversations feel more open and supportive.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 2 May 2026
Under a full moon in Scorpio, however, this is intensified.
—Glamour, 25 Apr. 2026
Additionally, the zodiac should contain 13 constellations, but for unknown reasons, Ophiuchus—which falls between November 30 and December 18 and comes after Scorpio and before Sagittarius—was left out of traditional astrology by Babylonians.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Mercury retrogrades in Scorpio Venus retrograde spin in Scorpio and Libra happens between October 3rd and November 13th.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 26 Dec. 2025
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“Scorpio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Scorpio. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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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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