Scorpio Zodiac Sign
The Scorpion · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Scorpio personality & traits
Scorpio is the most intense and magnetic sign of the zodiac — deep, passionate and fiercely perceptive. Ruled by Pluto (and traditionally Mars), this water sign is drawn to truth, power and transformation, feeling everything at maximum depth. Private and powerful, Scorpio loves and protects with all-or-nothing intensity.
Scorpio strengths
- Passionate
- Loyal
- Perceptive
- Resourceful
- Brave and determined
Scorpio weaknesses
- Jealous
- Secretive
- Controlling
- Vengeful when betrayed
- Slow to trust
Scorpio in love & relationships
Scorpio loves intensely, loyally and completely — they crave total intimacy and emotional honesty, nothing halfway. Once they trust you, they're devoted to the core; betray that trust and they don't forget. With the right partner, Scorpio's depth makes for a profound, transformative bond.
See who Scorpio matches with on our compatibility calculator.
Scorpio career & money
Scorpio excels in work that's deep, investigative or high-stakes — psychology, research, medicine, finance, investigation and anything requiring focus and intensity. Their determination and insight let them see what others miss and pursue goals relentlessly.
The Scorpio man
The Scorpio man is magnetic, intense and deeply private, with a powerful presence and unwavering loyalty to those he trusts. He loves profoundly and protectively, and he respects a partner with depth and emotional courage.
The Scorpio woman
The Scorpio woman is mysterious, passionate and fiercely strong, with piercing intuition and immense emotional depth. She loves all-or-nothing and gives total loyalty in return for total honesty.
Explore your Scorpio placements
Your sun sign is just the start. If you have any planet in Scorpio, here's what it means:
Scorpio compatibility with every sign
Frequently asked questions
What are the Scorpio dates?
Scorpio season runs from Oct 23 – Nov 21. If you were born within a day of those dates (on the "cusp"), use our sun sign calculator to confirm your true sign for your birth year.
What are Scorpio known for?
Scorpio is a fixed water sign ruled by Pluto / Mars, known for being intense, deep, transformative. Ruled by Pluto (and traditionally Mars), this water sign is drawn to truth, power and transformation, feeling everything at maximum depth.
Who is Scorpio most compatible with?
Scorpio tends to match well with fellow water signs and complementary signs. But true compatibility depends on the whole birth chart — compare two full charts with our synastry calculator for an accurate reading.
What is the Scorpio symbol and element?
Scorpio's symbol is The Scorpion, its element is Water, its quality is Fixed, and it's ruled by Pluto / Mars.