Scorpio zodiac sign
The Scorpio zodiac sign runs from 23 October to 21 November. Explore its personality, love style, career strengths and best matches.
- Dates
- 23 October – 21 November
- Element
- Water
- Modality
- Fixed
- Ruling planet
- Pluto / Mars
- Symbol
- The Scorpion
- Opposite sign
- Taurus
Personality traits of the Scorpio zodiac sign
Scorpio is the sign of depth, transformation and emotional truth. Ruled by Pluto in modern astrology and Mars traditionally, it is drawn to what lies beneath the surface. Scorpio energy is intense, private and incredibly resilient. It would rather have one real conversation than a hundred polite ones.
Where Scorpio sits in your chart shows where you feel things most powerfully and where you are capable of deep change. Strong Scorpio placements are perceptive, loyal and determined. They value trust above almost everything. Their challenge is letting go of control and old wounds, and their gift is the ability to rise again, stronger, after any setback.
The sign shares its name with the Scorpius constellation, one of the star patterns the Sun passes in front of during the year.
Strengths
- Deeply loyal
- Perceptive and intuitive
- Resilient and determined
- Passionate about what matters
- Comfortable with difficult truths
Challenges
- Can be secretive
- Slow to trust
- Holds grudges when hurt
- May try to control outcomes
The Scorpio zodiac sign in love, work and friendship
In love
Scorpio loves intensely and wants a soul-deep connection. Trust, honesty and emotional depth are essential. They may test a partner before opening up, but once they commit, Scorpio is fiercely loyal and protective. Superficial romance does not interest them; they want someone willing to be truly known.
At work
Scorpio excels where depth and focus are needed: research, psychology, investigation, medicine, finance, crisis work and strategy. They are excellent at uncovering what others miss. Scorpio needs autonomy and a sense that their work truly matters.
As a friend
As a friend, Scorpio is loyal to the end and keeps your secrets safe. They may have a small circle, but their friendships run deep.
Scorpio as your Sun, Moon or Rising sign
Scorpio feels different depending on where it sits in your chart. Read the placement that matches your Big Three.
Sun in ScorpioYou feel most like yourself when you are fully engaged, whether in a relationship, a project or a mystery you want to solve.
Explore Sun in Scorpio
Moon in ScorpioYour emotions are intense and private.
Discover Moon in Scorpio
Scorpio risingPeople often notice your eyes first.
See Scorpio risingScorpio zodiac sign compatibility
Compatibility is about the whole chart, not just Sun signs, but elements give a useful starting point. As a water sign, the Scorpio zodiac sign tends to feel at home with other water signs and to be energised by earth signs.
The Scorpio lesson is release. Letting go of what you cannot control frees all that intensity for transformation.
Scorpio zodiac sign: your questions answered
What are the Scorpio dates?
The Scorpio zodiac sign runs from roughly 23 October – 21 November. Exact dates shift by a day in some years, so use a calculator if you were born on the first or last day.
What element and modality is Scorpio?
Scorpio is a fixed water sign, ruled by Pluto (traditionally Mars). Its symbol is the scorpion.
Who is Scorpio most compatible with?
Scorpio usually connects easily with Cancer, Pisces (same element) and Virgo, Capricorn. Its opposite sign, Taurus, can be a powerful attraction.
Explore the other zodiac signs
Aries21 March – 19 April
Taurus20 April – 20 May
Gemini21 May – 20 June
Cancer21 June – 22 July
Leo23 July – 22 August
Virgo23 August – 22 September
Libra23 September – 22 OctoberScorpio23 October – 21 November
Sagittarius22 November – 21 December
Capricorn22 December – 19 January
Aquarius20 January – 18 February
Pisces19 February – 20 March
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