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The Scorpion

Scorpio Zodiac Sign

Water sign · Fixed · 23 Oct to 21 Nov

Water Sign · Ruled by Pluto
Dates
23 Oct to 21 Nov
Element
Water
Ruling Planet
Pluto
Symbol
The Scorpion
Quality
Fixed
Birthstone
Topaz
Best Matches
Cancer, Pisces
Colours
Deep red

Scorpio is the most intense sign of the zodiac. Born between 23 October and 21 November, Scorpio people are passionate, magnetic and deeply private. If you know someone who feels everything fiercely, sees straight through people and is loyal to the bone, you have met a Scorpio.

Scorpio Star Sign Traits

Scorpio is a water sign ruled by Pluto, the planet of transformation and power, which gives Scorpios their depth, intensity and almost magnetic presence. They feel everything deeply and rarely do anything by halves.

Symbolised by the Scorpion, Scorpio is passionate, determined and fiercely protective of the people they love. As a fixed sign they are incredibly loyal and strong-willed. There is always more going on beneath the surface than a Scorpio lets show.

Scorpio Dates and Element

If you were born between 23 October and 21 November, you are a Scorpio. Anyone born on the edge, around 21 to 23 October or 20 to 22 November, sits on the cusp and may share traits with Libra or Sagittarius.

Scorpio is a water sign, ruled by Pluto. Water gives Scorpio its emotional depth and intuition, while Pluto adds intensity, willpower and a talent for transformation. Together they make the most powerful sign of the zodiac.

Scorpio in Love and Relationships

In love, Scorpio is all in. They love deeply, passionately and loyally, and they want a bond that goes far beyond the surface. For a Scorpio, real love means total trust and emotional honesty.

Scorpios can be guarded at first, taking time to decide whether you are worth opening up to. But once they let you in, they are devoted, protective and intensely committed. Earn a Scorpio's trust and you have it for life.

Scorpio Compatibility

Scorpio matches best with signs that can handle its depth and intensity. The fellow water signs Cancer and Pisces are natural partners, feeling things just as deeply.

Earth signs like Capricorn and Virgo also pair strongly, offering the loyalty and substance Scorpio respects. The harder matches are light or detached signs like Gemini and Aquarius, who may not meet Scorpio's emotional intensity.

What is the Weakness of Scorpio?

The main Scorpio weakness is a tendency towards jealousy and holding on too tightly. Their intensity, when it turns inward, can become suspicion, and they can find it hard to forgive a betrayal.

Scorpios can also be secretive and slow to trust, keeping their guard up long after they need to. The upside is that the same intensity makes them extraordinarily loyal and passionate once they decide you are theirs.

Who Should a Scorpio Marry?

The ideal partner for a Scorpio is someone trustworthy, emotionally deep and able to match their intensity. Cancer and Pisces make profoundly compatible long-term matches.

Taurus, the opposite sign, is a powerful pairing, balancing the Scorpio depth with steady loyalty. What a Scorpio needs in marriage is absolute trust and a partner who is not afraid of real intimacy.

Famous Scorpio Personalities

Scorpio has produced some of the most magnetic and driven names around. Famous Scorpios include Leonardo DiCaprio, Drake, Katy Perry, Bill Gates, Julia Roberts, Ryan Gosling, Marie Curie and Pablo Picasso.

Very Scorpio: intense, determined people who transformed their fields and never did anything by halves.

Frequently Asked Questions About Scorpio

Is Scorpio a water sign?
Yes. Scorpio is one of the three water signs, alongside Cancer and Pisces. Water signs are emotional, intuitive and deeply feeling.
Who is Scorpio most compatible with?
Scorpio is generally most compatible with Cancer, Pisces and the other water signs. The strongest matches share Scorpio's values and energy, while very different signs simply take more work.
What are the Scorpio dates?
Scorpio season runs from 23 Oct to 21 Nov. If your birthday falls in that range, your star sign is Scorpio.
What is the Scorpio birthstone and lucky colour?
The Scorpio birthstone is Topaz, and the colour most associated with Scorpio is Deep red. Scorpio is ruled by Pluto.
What is the Scorpio symbol and quality?
Scorpio is symbolised by The Scorpion and is a Fixed sign, which makes Scorpio determined, steadfast and famously loyal.