Scorpio The Scorpion

The sign Scorpio, in its symbolical aspect, symbolises death and deceit. It is the allegorical serpent of matter mentioned in Genesis as tempting Eve. Hence, the so-called fall of man from Libra, the point of equilibrium, to degradation and death by deceit of Scorpio. No wonder the primitive mind, when elaborating this symbol, tried to express a spirit of retaliation; as Mackey says, in speaking of these ancient races: “And as an act of vengeance on your part, you placed within the sun a scorpions heart.” Thus alluding to the brilliant star Antares. 

Kabbalistically, the sign Scorpio typifies the generative organs of the grand man, and consequently, represents the sexual or pro-creative system of humanity. It is the emblem of generation of life; therefore, the natives of Scorpio excel in fruitfulness and seminal fluids, and this creates a corresponding increase of desire. A distinct reference to the fruitfulness of this sign will be found in Genesis, wherein Leah, when she beheld the birth of Zilpah’s son, exclaimed “a troop cometh.” Scorpio, upon the esoteric planisphere, is occupied by Gad, of whom the dying Jacob says, “Gad, a troop shall overcome him, but, he shall overcome at the last;” intimating the fall of man from a state of innocence and purity, through a multitude of sensual delights, and his final victory over the realms of matter as a spiritual entity. This sign represents the physical plane of attributes of pro-creation. It contains the mystery of sex, and the secrets of the ancient phallic rites. The mystical gem of Scorpio is topaz, the natural talisman of those born under this influence. Scorpio is the second emanation of the water trigon, and is the constellation of Mars. 

Upon the intellectual plane, the sign Scorpio signifies the generation of ideas; hence, those dominated by this influx posses an inexhaustible resource of ideas and suggestions. Their active evolutionary minds are ever busy with some new conception, and their brains are literally crammed full of inventive imageries. They posses keen perception, fine intuitional powers, and a very positive will. Hence, they excel as medical practitioners, chemists, and surgeons. In the various departments of the surgical arts, natives of this sign posses no equal. In addition to the mechanical ability, they are endowed with powerful, fruitful, magnetic life force which they sympathetically transmit to their patients. This is why they become such successful physicians. The sexual desire is naturally very strong, hence, they are liable to excess in this direction. 

Upon the physical plane, this sign gives a strong and rather corpulent body, medium stature, dark or ruddy complexion, dark hair, features often resembling the eagle; disposition active, resentful, proud, reserved, thoughtful and also selfish. Of plants, this sign rules blackthorn, charlock, heather, horehound, bean, bramble, leek, woad and wormwood. Of stones, lode stone, blood stone and vermillion. 

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Source;

The Light of Egypt; Thomas Burgoyne