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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Commit to growing past your comfort zone as the Scorpio moon supports Jupiter.
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Usa Today, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The moon is currently in Scorpio, moving through your flirtatious fifth house of fun, happiness and self-expression, which means your feelings and heart’s desires are louder than ever.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
With the intuitive Moon in Scorpio forming a harmonious trine to auspicious Jupiter in Cancer at 08:04 PM EDT, feelings flow toward growth and care.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 29 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
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Usa Today, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The moon is currently in Scorpio, moving through your flirtatious fifth house of fun, happiness and self-expression, which means your feelings and heart’s desires are louder than ever.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
With the intuitive Moon in Scorpio forming a harmonious trine to auspicious Jupiter in Cancer at 08:04 PM EDT, feelings flow toward growth and care.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 29 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
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“Scorpio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Scorpio. Accessed 6 Jun. 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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