Scorpio myth

The Scorpio myth is represented by a variety of symbols: the scorpion, snake, eagle, Phoenix and even the dove to symbolize a very complex personality.

Scorpio, being in the 8th house, is associated with endings and beginnings. This very complex sign is represented by a variety of symbols: the scorpion, snake, eagle, Phoenix and even the dove.

There are many aspects to this personality and a certain amount of secrecy practiced by most Scorpions makes the unraveling of this personality even more difficult.

Read a short version of the Scorpio myth below.

Although the Scorpio is represented by seemingly opposite symbols, each of them bring a distinctive quality to the Scorpio’s nature and should be examined separately:

The Scorpion represents earth bound instinct and uses aggression as a self defense mechanism. A highly competitive personality with a tendency for cruelty and violence is expressed when a scorpion is cornered or mishandled.

A typical scorpion is non aggressive and will only attack in extreme circumstances and only when threatened or when a message (or lesson) must be delivered. The sting will be quick, painful, mostly unexpected and lethal to that aspect of the relationship.

The Eagle looks on from a height and have a gift for seeing what others miss and what you most dearly want to hide. This amazing ability to see to the heart of a matter and to hone in on vulnerabilities may lead some Scorpio’s to exploitation of weaknesses and even cruelty in a sparring match.

Scorpio, in the eagle mode, needs to learn to temper insight with compassion and to tone down their instinctive inclination to be judgmental and harsh when dealing with someone’s vulnerabilities.

The Phoenix refers to the Scorpio’s ability to be reborn, to redeem and to remake themselves. Some Scorpions can visit deep dark places in the psyche due to their own destructive natures or just life in general, but can transcend this and reappear remarkably whole on the other side.

This is a sign of survival, being able to cope with more than most will be able to, and then to not only survive but to reemerge stronger than before. Scorpio has the courage to face their darkest demons and move beyond it to start afresh.

The Dove refers to the Scorpio’s who reached a spiritual level of insight that is tempered with compassion. Few will reach this since this path for Scorpio will be more difficult than for the other signs.

It will take constant self discipline to redirect their abilities away from the dark and selfish towards constructive and compassionate purposes.

The Serpent has the ability to shred its skin and it is interesting to note how Scorpio moves through cycles in real life to reappear and remake themselves repeatedly with each new cycle. The snake carries the wisdom of the earth but also symbolizes Satan, the dark one, in the Garden of Eden.

Scorpio is a powerful sign and contains both good and evil, light and dark, healing or destruction. The choice lies within each individual Scorpio.

After all that doom and gloom, you’ll probably want to ask: Is there anything good about a Scorpio mate?

The answer is a resounding “YES”

Your Scorpio partner will delve deeply into your darkest secrets and your vulnerable places, but if you are open for this and share yourself without holding back, you will find a partner that will stand by you with everything they’ve got.

Scorpio is very loyal and protective and will strive with all his might (which is considerable) to help you reach your highest self possible. This is a deep, all encompassing connection that will change how you look at yourself and your life forever. This is truly a life changing connection.

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