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There was an Egyptian scorpion goddess that was thought to help ease the pain of childbirth (if women prayed to her appropriately). The scorpion, therefore, stood a lasting symbol of maternal sacrifice.

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Scorpions are nocturnal creatures that shun the daylight hours. In general, Scorpio’s tend to love the night. Some even report having trouble sleeping, or not feeling tired at all during traditional sleeping hours.The sign of Scorpio has often been associated with magical properties.

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The common association that comes with a scorpion tattoo is strength and therefore the individual that has chosen to have the tattoo inked on to the skin is most likely trying to choose a design which can reflect the strength that they feel personally, or the strength that they would like to reflect in their life. The majority of scorpion tattoos are portrayed in dark colors, which can help to display the seriousness of the tattoo.

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The scorpion is featured in its own mythological tale. It’s said that when Orion, a giant who was more than human but less than a God and the son of Poseidon, incurred the wrath of Artemis, she called upon a scorpion to attack him. The scorpion’s sting made Orion immortal in the form of the constellation of Orion.

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Tattoos represent something about you. A picture of a scorpion inked onto your skin will let others know you mean business. Although scorpions are “tough” looking, they also have a soft side. Scorpion tattoos can be extremely dark and forbidding, but they can additionally be a lot more beautiful than you might think. These deadly desert creatures in appearance, are a cross between a spider and a tiny lobster. They bear gracefully curved bodies to give themselves well to tattoo emblems.

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Scorpions were found in designs on sword handles and amulets in Tibet and a variety of other Buddhist cultures. Because the scorpion numbs its prey before stinging, the ancient Mayans associated the scorpion with surgery. Scorpion tattoos can be dark and forbidding, but they can also be a lot more attractive than you might think.

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Scorpio is an astrological water sign in the Zodiac. Scorpios are said to be feminine. Scorpio’s glyph, or symbol, looks like a letter M with a tail. The curves show the grounded nature of the sign, ending in an upward-turned arrow, symbolizing the need for action and the striving for something higher.

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Scorpio Tattoo designs delve into some of the Scorpio sign wearer’s traits. Big achiever as they literally driven to get what they want. This tattoo symbolizes depth and mystery.

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Scorpio Tattoo has several variations and appears in nearly any tattoo gallery you can find. Scorpio designs tattoos leave you with a multitude of choices and the opportunity to take a popular image with your own unique style. You can place these tattoos on your arms, wrists, chest, back, tailbone, calves, thighs, ankles, hips, and can also be serve as armbands.

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If you are tattoo lover and you Zodiac sign is Scorpio. Why not get yourself an exciting and powerful Scorpio Tattoo? This tattoo is sure to create an aura of mystery around you.