There is always some joke about how scary Scorpios are if you visit any page with horoscope memes.
There is a sting to their scorpion tail, and their intensity is evident.
However, as a water sign, they do have a lot of feelings, and often keep them to themselves, letting everything bottle up until it all spews out.
We always like to remind people in these pieces that you should put your birth details into a natal chart calculator for a full picture of where the stars were when you were born.
Find out more about your sun sign (or that of people you know), however, is a great place to start when understanding someone better.
Scorpio Personality Qualities
Did we mention intense? Scorpios may be a water sign, but they have the passion and fierceness of a fire sign.
Ruled by pluto and mars, they encompass both a mysterious and sometimes morbid energy, as well as a somewhat confrontational element from the god of war.
Unlike Aries, however, who is also ruled by mars, pluto adds a sense of calm to the Scorpio’s personality, meaning that they’re happy to go into battle, but might be more likely to plot and scheme rather than storming in raging.
Like their fellow water signs, they have an intuitive ability, but balance this out by being a fixed sign that understands stability and focus in everything they do.
Born leaders, Scorpios are suited to jobs where they can take charge. They’re great in investment or other speculating roles, playing the long game and often getting incredible results.
When it comes to relationships, Scorpio is ruled by the genitals, and you’ll find that they’re extremely sensual and sexual, relishing the closeness that comes from being with somebody physically.
Yes, Scorpios might have a ruthless approach to getting what they want, but it doesn’t mean they have any malicious intentions. Like everybody, they crave love and trust – they might just have different methods of finding that to what you’d typically expect.
Scorpio Compatibility
Scorpio need to be with someone who balances out their tendency for jealousy and control, which is why they suit best with Cancer, Pisces, and Virgo.
With a Cancer, these two water signs share an innate intuition, which helps them work out exactly what their partner wants. As Cancers have a nurturing quality, they should quell any of Scorpio’s fears and jealousness.
Scorpio just needs to make sure not to exert their love of control too strongly, and ensure the cardinal (changeable) Cancer can deal with their fixed nature. If they’re pulled too strongly, they might just snap and leave for good.
Pisces will also look after their Scorpio partner, and accept Scorpio’s need to take the lead in decisions. Pisces love romance, while Scorpio love sex, so expect plenty of passion in the bedroom – which can end up in an emotional rollercoaster if left unchecked.
Both Virgo and Scorpio crave independence, and Virgo are able to bring out the emotional side of their partner, while reducing the volatility Scorpios sometimes experience in relationships.
Scorpio Horoscope Dates
You’re a Scorpio if you’re born between October 23 and November 21.
To those who think they may be on the cusp of Scorpio, it’s worth noting that that isn’t a thing. Again, put your birth time into a natal chart calculator, and you can see exactly which sign you fall under.
Famous Scorpios
- Hillary Clinton
- Marie Antionette
- Bill Gates
- Kris Jenner
- Whoopi Goldberg
- P Diddy
- Winona Ryder
- Joaquin Phoenix
- Leonardo DiCaprio
- Anne Hathaway
- Ryan Gosling
- Katy Perry
- Drake
