Scorpio is a mysterious sign, and to connect well with them, you need to understand this sign’s personality and traits so you don’t push a button and get yourself blacklisted for life. They have a reputation for being extremely secretive and therefore beyond intimidating.
Scorpios are super intense creatures known for their loyalty and devotion — and also their passion. This makes them often confused with fire signs. Well, all credit to their emotional energy.
Stick around to find out everything you need to know about this sign including its personality traits, strengths and weaknesses, compatibility with other signs, and so much more.
What date is Scorpio?
Scorpio birthday dates fall between October 23–and November 21, a cycle that begins in the middle of fall every year.
October Scorpio
| S | M | T | W | Th | F | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| 30 | 31 |
November Scorpio
| S | M | T | W | Th | F | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| 20 | 21 |
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Scorpio Zodiac Sign
Scorpio is the eighth sign of the Zodiac. A fixed water sign (along with Cancer and Pisces) that derives its strength from the psychic, emotional realm. It is ruled by the planet Pluto in modern astrology, and Mars in ancient astrology.
Being ruled by Mars, –the planet of action, power, and movement– Scorpios are determined and energetic beings. This planet propels them forward and provides them with enough initiative to build their lives energetic and strong. Therefore, Scorpios always know how to get what they want no matter how difficult the pursuit.
Associated with Pluto, –the planet of transformation and all things connected with the underworld– Scorpios will gladly walk with you through your darkest hours of life. There’s nothing they concern themselves with more than depth and darkness.
The Scorpio symbol is represented by a scorpion.
Scorpions are complex creatures that are primarily focused on survival. They usually keep to themselves and can sting when provoked or intruded upon. Scorpios really know how to crush a soul. You do not want to cross a line with them except you are wearing the armor of protection.
The Scorpio symbol of the Scorpion’s stinger expresses the intensity, depth, and obsessiveness of this zodiac sign.
Scorpio Personality and Traits
Scorpios would wear assertiveness every day if it were a garment. These people are very self-assured and rarely seek the advice of others. Another way to look at it is that they are sufficient for themselves. A Scorpio can legitimately walk the earth alone without feeling lonely. That might even be on their dark bucket list.
Their search for truth often leads them to the darkest realms of life where they mysteriously find solace, keeping in touch with their innermost being.
Scorpios are naturally deep people who like to stay in control. They, in fact, have many admirable qualities, such as empathy toward others. Anyone who has a Scorpio friend is blessed beyond measure because these people are always ready to listen, and know exactly how to put themselves firmly in another person’s shoes. But in some circumstances, people may think they are just doing too much.
There isn’t a single Scorpio in sight in any surface-level conversation. Scorpio, as a sign that is inherently fascinated by the complexities and mysteries of life, likes to leave no stone unturned. Be sure to bare yourself completely if you’re making acquaintance with one.
Scorpios are extremely intelligent, astute, and perceptive. They are not easily duped. If you want their approval on something, make sure you have concrete evidence because they can be skeptical and difficult to read. They don’t give their trust to everyone, but once you have it, you have it for life. And once broken, they can leave you hanging with no closure, resolution, or forgiveness for the rest of your life. They sure know how to hold grudges for a long time.
Scorpio Strengths
Below are some of the best Scorpio traits
Persistent
Driven by passion, Scorpios do not give in to defeat. They take their goals and ambitions way too seriously and would walk in the face of adversity. When hit, a Scorpio may take a while to rise, but they never give up no matter how difficult the circumstance. They shine where it gets tough.
Brave
Scorpios approach life with full force. They are not afraid of adventure or novelty. Thanks to their ruling planet, they have such ability to take on tough jobs and cross deep waters just to get things done.
Passionate
They are highly passionate people. They know just how to exert feelings and emotions in the right places. These folks love and feel with the entirety of their being. They are very passionate in their pursuit and would do everything until they get what they want.
Loyal
Scorpios make loyal friends and lovers, without a doubt. If you have a Scorpio in your corner, you’ve got yourself a ride or die. They can go the extra mile for the people they care about.
Intense
Scorpios are intense people. They don’t just scratch the surface, they immerse themselves fully. In life, love, and career, a Scorpio doesn’t leave unfilled spaces. They sure will cross all their T’s and dot all their I’s.
Determined
Scorpios have admirable determination. They have a strong competitive characteristic to their personality that pushes them to strive for greatness. When a Scorpio is on a mission, you might as well consider the mission complete because there are only a few things that they can allow to get in their way.
Transformative
Scorpios strongly believe in growth. They believe that to progress in life, one has to keep evolving and adapting. This makes it possible for them to move swiftly and take on roles that others consider challenging or difficult.
Scorpio Weaknesses
Below are some of the worst Scorpio traits
Distrusting
Scorpios are too suspicious of people and won’t easily let their guards down with just anyone. Naturally, a Scorpio would exhaustively study a person, watching closely and taking notes of things that others would often ignore in a person. This can be a tad disturbing for someone who is still getting to know a Scorpio, but once you get them and win their trust, you’re in for life. Be careful not to break it though or you would lose it forever.
Jealous
Scorpios are quick to get jealous because they believe their wit and determination would make them get what they want easily. However, nothing bites them more than seeing others succeed in life instead of them.
Manipulative
A Scorpio would do anything to get what they want even if it means using someone. They like competition and tend to run when no one is pursuing them. When a Scorpio sights a target, they don’t care if you are in their way, they would unapologetically step on your toes to make it through.
Unforgiving
You don’t ever want to get on a Scorpio’s bad side because these folks do not forgive easily. They can hold a grudge for as long as they exist. This can be due to the fact that they don’t loosen up easily. It crushes their every being when people hurt them or break their trust.
Secretive
Scorpios are kings and queens of keeping secrets. As much as they would like to probe you for every detail of your life, they don’t expect you to do the same. They don’t display vulnerability. And they guard their private lives so much that it would take more than casual conversations to get to their dark sides.
Scorpios in Relationship
In relationships, Scorpios are team all-or-nothing.
They prefer serious commitments and would give all their love and loyalty in their relationships. They don’t like to be flirted with, they like to know where they stand at every point in a relationship.
Additionally, they love to mark their territory. If they are into you, they expect you to be into them as much. They don’t like sharing or letting off their partners like that. This might come off as controlling and may get irritating at some point, but it is just them being overprotective because they care a little too much.
Scorpios don’t like to be ruled over. They like to take the reins of their relationships. Also, they are known to be intensely passionate, sexual, and deep. They long for emotional and intellectual connections. Their adventurous spirit is constantly in want of sexual exploration.
Scorpios are always in their feelings, therefore, if you are in a relationship with one, you may have to be doing a lot of checking up and getting physical. Be careful not to intrude on them as they value their privacy so much.
Scorpio Compatibility with Other Zodiac Signs
Scorpios naturally gravitate towards signs that share similar emotional depth with them. They have strong views on life and tend to thrive well in relationships and careers with folks who are on the same page with them. Let’s look at the signs that Scorpio is compatible and incompatible with.
Compatible Signs
Generally, the most compatible signs for Scorpio friendships and romantic relationships are fellow water signs i.e Cancer, Pisces, and other Scorpios, because they all speak the same emotional language. Also, Scorpio can be compatible with earth signs i.e Virgo, Taurus, and Capricorn, because these signs are well-grounded and stable, and Scorpios appreciate these qualities in friendships and relationships.
Incompatible Signs
Scorpios are mostly incompatible with Air signs (Gemini, Aquarius, Libra) because they tend to be emotionally shallow for ultra-intense Scorpios. Similarly, fire signs (Aries, Sagittarius, Leo) might bring sexual chemistry but nothing long-term.
Famous Scorpios
Some famous Scorpio men are Drake, Bill Gates, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ryan Gosling, Sean Combs, Ryan Reynolds, and Frank Ocean.
Famous Scorpio women are Gabrielle Union, Willow Smith, Kris Jenner, Katy Perry, Kendall Jenner, Anne Hathaway, Ciara, and Whoopi Goldberg.
Scorpio Lucky Numbers
Scorpio’s lucky numbers are 8, 11, 18, and 22.
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