Scorpio According to Judaism - Children of the Month of Cheshvan? All About Scorpio

Scorpio is the eighth sign in the zodiac wheel.

The zodiac wheel is a pictorial depiction of the stars, like a wheel divided into 12 constellations or "signs." The path of the sun passes over the zodiac wheel from an Earth-bound viewer's perspective. The zodiac is an essential component of astrology.

Scorpio individuals tend to extremes in every aspect - they can achieve great successes and high achievements but also find themselves in not-so-good places. Scorpios can be the best lovers and friends yet can also become fierce and stinging opponents.

Scorpios are black-and-white types and do not live in shades of gray.

Gifts and Tools of a Scorpio

According to the Holy Arizal, Scorpio is associated with the Tribe of Menashe, the letters "Neshamah," and since the soul is connected to the sense of smell, as in "He breathed into his nostrils the breath of life" (Genesis, Chapter 2, Verse 7), Scorpios possess a very dominant sense of smell.

Smell uplifts the soul, which is why during *Havdalah* at the close of Shabbat, we bless the spices which comfort the soul after having an "extra soul" during Shabbat and now parting from it. Therefore, Scorpios can achieve very high spiritual levels.

The sense of smell symbolizes spiritual elevation, as it is said: "a pleasing aroma to Hashem," hence Scorpios have a very high spiritual ambition.

Scorpios have a strong personality, a robust willpower, and a steadfast commitment to their goals. They do not break from the challenges they face and continue toward the targets they set for themselves without concessions.

Scorpios have strong self-control, allowing them to master and bend their desires.

Scorpios are talented, with deep thinking and a good understanding of human nature.

When Scorpios receive love, support, and acceptance from others, they have a great desire to give and contribute.

Renewal is a keyword for them as they love learning new things, making changes, and connecting with new ideas. A Scorpio is curious, loves to know everything, while simultaneously having a need for privacy, and does not easily reveal themselves.

Scorpios are responsible, persistent, and determined.

Weaknesses Requiring Correction in a Scorpio

The sense of smell and the nose of Scorpios are dominant, so they need to be wary of the less favorable aspect of the symbol of smell and nose, such as "anger and wrath." In other words, Scorpios need to beware of a tendency to anger and excessive strictness.

There are three things that the Sages say come unexpectedly: the Messiah, a Scorpion, and a loss. Therefore, Scorpios are unpredictable and can swiftly change from lovers to enemies.

When Scorpios are hurt or angered, being very sensitive, they may become stinging and respond harshly. This is a weakness of a Scorpio.

Scorpios have a high tendency towards perfection and ambition, which can be to their detriment if their self-demands become too harsh and may lead to self-destruction.

The main correction for Scorpios is to learn to give to others selflessly and seek others' welfare, even at their own expense. Scorpios need to express more kindness, generosity, compassion, mercy, and love toward others and themselves.

Rabbi Fanger explains the essence of the month of Cheshvan and the characteristics of Scorpios: