Much of the biological descriptions and details assigned to the scorpion arachnid are manifested in the personality of Scorpios.
“The vast majority of scorpions are nonsocial, solitary animals that interact only at birth, during courtship, or for cannibalism.”
Encyclopedia Brittanica
The Symbolism of the Scorpion and a Scorpio’s Personality
Their hard shell is a defense mechanism against an environment (the desert) that does not value emotion (water) or doesn’t offer very much nourishment (this is where the Moon/mother is debilitated).
They have a wall up and that makes it difficult for others to understand them.
It’s the reason why they’re seen as “mysterious” or aloof.
Scorpions interact with others only at key moments in life: birth, sex, and death (cannibalism). This shows the karma of a Scorpio, to engage with the “harder” aspects of life, the turning points, the places in life that are difficult and challenging.
Birth is a violent, arduous process. Sexuality often involves penetration and a certain level of intensity. Cannibalism is synonymous with self-defeating behaviors, our psychological demons that keep us trapped, preventing us from growing (the Moon grows things) and evolving.
Notice something else? They’re “nonsocial,” meaning the Scorpio doesn’t waste time on superficial, airy-fairy communications.
The most critical or urgent life events, those “do or die” moments, are what bring out the true energy of a Scorpio.
Ruled by Mars and Pluto, Scorpios are very tough. They always survive.
The female scorpion will kill her partner to lay eggs in him so that her children can eat once they are hatched. There is an element of being totally willing to kill one’s self or kill something close to them so that what they love can survive.
They can make hard decisions on what is worth dying for or sacrificing one’s self for. This might be a sacrifice of an ideal, personal hobby, or something else.
The Anatomy and Behavior of the Scorpion
Scorpio has a fixed nature. These people can often “feel” stuck. The scorpion hasn’t evolved much. It’s pretty much stayed consistent in its anatomy for millions of years.
The scorpion can hold onto negative, toxic emotions. Feelings of rage and powerlessness can ultimately manifest as cancer in the body.
A scorpion’s body is protected by a sclerotized exoskeleton that retards water loss, allowing it to survive a long time in a difficult environment. They use water with great discretion as a result.
The scorpion survives the harsh desert by choosing the most efficient use of water (emotions). They won’t nourish and care for anyone and everyone. They choose who they want to invest in; it’s a matter of survival for a Scorpio.
This animal loves going underneath the earth and hiding. So do these people. Because of their emotional outlook on life, they can hide from the world to avoid getting hurt.
This sensitivity is what helps them as predators. They can sense the smallest vibrations in the ground and air, lying completely motionless until the prey comes into their domain; then they strike.
Health Issues of Scorpio
We know the traditional health issues associated with the Scorpio sign: STDs, cysts, prostate gland, lungs, anus, genital region, and intestines.
However, there are a few parallels with the scorpion.
Just like a scorpion, there can be issues with high blood pressure or excess stress from “just surviving,” unless there is a degree of grounding in the individual.
References
Culin, Joseph , Polis, Gary A. , Gertsch, Willis John and Clarkson, Jesse Dunsmore. “scorpion”. Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Jun. 2023, https://www.britannica.com/animal/scorpion. Accessed 15 July 2023.
Williams, S.C. “Scorpion Bionomics.” Annual Review of Entomology, Vol. 32. 275-295. Accessed 15 July 2023.
