Scorpio Sign Dates, Traits, & More

Everything You’ve Ever Needed To Know About The Scorpio Zodiac Sign

Depending on your own individual chart, these people can be the most difficult to truly get along with, for Scorpios possess a mixture of traits that make them extremely complex beings. And because Scorpio is ruled by the most malevolent of the planets – Pluto – it shares some of the darker sides of life. Perhaps this is why some astrologers describe Scorpio as being the most powerful of all the signs, for Pluto is all about power. Other Pluto/Scorpio traits include secrecy, jealousy and possessiveness, sex and passion, being unforgiving, and obsession. All this probably paints a rather gloomy picture of Scorpios, which is certainly not the case in general, it is just that many of these darker issues can lie lurking beneath the surface of an otherwise friendly, outgoing Scorpio – the sting in the tail.

The power side to all this may simply show itself in a fixed stubbornness that will not budge to adapt in situations. On the other hand, many Scorpios use the inherent power capabilities to get to the top in their respective fields. Where they can fall down however is, being a water sign, emotions often rule rather than logic. They can employ great charm but also can be hard and demanding when it suits them.

The subject they are most famous for is passion. I must say, that although this aspect is inherent in their makeup, it does depend on their Mars and Venus placements to a large extent as to how passionate they will be, and whether they live up to this astrological myth.

Pluto transforms things, bringing new from old, and this is reflected by Scorpios often experiencing life indefinite chapters, situations, and people ever-changing. They are very curious and have an innate talent for getting to the bottom of things.

Scorpio Dates: (born October 23 – November 21)

Placement: 8th Zodiac Sign
House Ruled: 8th House: House of Other People’s Resources, Legacies and Sex
Constellation: Scorpio
Element: Water
Quality: Fixed
Symbol: The Scorpion
Ruling Planet: Mars and Pluto
Detriment: Venus
Exaltation: Uranus
Fall: Moon
Masculine / Feminine: Feminine
Key Words: “I Desire”
My Phrase: “Let’s talk about sex, baby”
My Pleasures: Investigating, being in charge and passion
My Pains: Simplicity, interruption, immaturity
Qualities: Passionate, intuitive, patient, active
What Scorpio think about themselves: I am always with people I can trust
What others think about Scorpio: What else is he/she going to show us today?
Chinese zodiac sign counterpart: The Pig

About Scorpio

Scorpio is the eighth sign of the zodiac and is symbolized by the Scorpion. Scorpios symbol or glyph represents the scorpion’s sting or the stylized motion of this sign’s characteristically intense and profound penetration into depth. The Sun is in Scorpio from around 23 October until around 22 November each year. Scorpio is classified as being of the negative polarity (passive and receptive), of the water element (emotional, sensitive, and intuitive), and of the fixed quality (intense, steadfast, and resistant to change).

Scorpio has a secretive and introspective yet intense, penetrating and passionate attitude, with an urge to unearth, disclose, remove outer masks, identify with the source and transform what it finds. The characteristic Scorpio type has an intensity of expression, thinking and feeling that springs from an inner depth. Scorpio is extremely purposeful and has tremendous strength of will and passionate and penetrating power of conviction. Though not always evident yet it is there, subtly concealed like the scorpion or the snake, a potent power restrained until ready to strike. In Scorpio, there is a power-house of deep energy that needs to be harnessed constructively.

This is the fundamental life force that is intimately and mystically involved with the regenerative process through which we were originally transformed from a single cell, through which we ourselves re-create life in sex, and through which we must face the ultimate transformation of death. Pluto rules Scorpio and represents this primal life force, which can be sublimated in mystical union. This is why Scorpio is sometimes represented by an eagle, symbolizing the rising above the lower expressions of this vital life energy. Scorpio can be identified with manifestations of this fundamental life force on different levels; in the intense and one-pointed spiritual fervor of the mystic, the self-control of the surgeon, the dangerous brutality of the underworld, or the intense, passionate and consummating joy of sexual union.

Scorpio can be too secretive, suspicious, brooding, jealous, and resentful, and may allow its deep energy to be expressed in non-constructive, vindictive, and even cruel and destructive ways. Physically Scorpio rules the reproductive organs, the genitals, bladder, urethra, and rectum. Scorpio is especially associated with, or “ruled” by, the planet Pluto.

Scorpio Life Path

Scorpios in the positive have the ability to stay focussed, are persistent, passionate psychic, perceptive and determined. You have the ability to be very powerful, valuable, and worthwhile human beings, sharing your own resources, whether that is money, possessions, creative talents, or a sense of self-worth, with others generously.

You will have a profound understanding of humane emotions, and be in a position to trust your own power and recognizing that it comes from your own divine connection to the creative source. Having developed an intrinsic sense of self-worth valuing yourself.

Like the Eagle in the positive you Scorpio’s can reach great heights because you will have mastered your lower nature, and overcome your passions and temptations of the sensual sphere. You have risen above your physical world through transformation and regeneration.

However, Scorpios that are not aware of their dysfunctional traits, who have not yet regenerated from their lower self in thought and action and are still living degenerate lives, will use their cunning, manipulation, destruction, and compulsion to strike when least expected to satisfy their passion regardless of the consequence.

There is much about Scorpios that does not meet the eye, you have a natural desire for secrecy and want to keep it that way, often hiding from yourself. You hide away in your mind or in your physical environment. Emotional avoidance can keep you hidden away from personal contact, and that can be very lonely. Often so caught up in your own world that you are unobtainable, even to your loved ones.

Some of the games when using your Scorpio energy dysfunctionally is power, manipulation, and control over others, or, alternatively, allow others to play power games over you. Often sex and intimacy is a big issue with the negative Scorpio. You may be so deep, that you can not access your deep subconscious motivations. You can also be obsessed with jealously guarding and hanging on to money, power, possessions family, or a partner.

Having a great fear of vulnerability, and of others seeing the depth of who you really are, you do not open up, but keep lots of secrets. Because your Scorpio unconscious mind is more in control than your conscious mind, you tend to lose all sense of judgment under criticism, and when under attack, you make good use of both silence and sarcasm. Unfortunately, this sarcasm can become vindictive. You can, and will, wait a long time in order to get even.

You really do need to learn to forgive and forget.

Because of your strong psychic abilities and intuition, it is difficult to deceive you, as you are able to understand the motives of other people, often receiving strong first impressions and experiencing a liking or a dislike for the person involved.

Major Life Lesson:- To let go of manipulation and control. And to allow and trust the universal energy to work through you. Thy Will, Not Mine, Be Done.

Health issues:- Problems with eliminatory and/or reproductive organs, if energy stays blocked too long, can also suffer in the genitals.

Loves:- Mysteries, sex, and powerful people.

Hates:- Being out of control.

Scorpio Zodiac Symbol

The Scorpio zodiac symbol represents the fierce scorpion with its poisonous tail.

The Scorpio zodiac symbol is shown as an M with a pointed arrow on the end of the last leg. This represents Scorpio people’s intense need to plunge straight into the heart of an issue.

They can be quite fearless in this way. In fact, they are usually more intrigued than fearful because they have a deep need to find the truth regardless of where that search may take them.

Scorpio is the only zodiac sign to be represented by three different animals. The first is the scorpion. This is the lower level of Scorpio that ruthlessly strikes out against those who they feel have wronged them.

The second animal and the middle path of Scorpio is symbolized by the snake. The snake is also represented by the Scorpio zodiac symbol except for this time the pointed arrow symbolizes the darting tongue of the snake.

This represents Scorpio’s amazing intuitive ability to sense things that usually go unseen by most other people. When Scorpios are at the snake level, they can also strike out at others, but they usually only do so when they feel cornered in some way.

The third animal and the highest path of Scorpio is symbolized by the eagle. The eagle is shown in the Scorpio zodiac symbol by the pointed arrow which demonstrates the powerful beak of the eagle.

This symbolizes the powerful ability of Scorpio people walking the highest path to dart right to the heart and substance of truth.

The eagle also shows Scorpio’s ability to rise above pettiness and soar to new levels of awareness and understanding.

The zodiac symbol for Scorpio represents the highest truth for Scorpio which is to fearlessly venture into the unknown despite their fears and come out wiser and stronger.

Ultimately, they help the rest of us to have the courage to do the same by showing us that there really is love and hope at the end of the tunnel.

Scorpio Personality and Traits

Their inherent ability in understanding the secrets of life and death, the constant transformation from being born, growing old, and dying, is something they are not afraid of. They accept the cycles of birth and death. They are the most passionate and intense sign of the zodiac and they represent spiritual rebirth.

Scorpios are basically introverted and secretive and like Leos, want to be stars and leaders, but, unlike the extroverted Lions, Scorpions prefer reaching their goals discreetly.

While Scorpions will appear tranquil and calm, beneath that exterior lies a brewing storm that could explode at any moment. Inside though they are very sensitive and emotional. Some have penetrating eyes and stares that appear to look right through you, making some people very uncomfortable under this gaze.

Their persistence can make this sign intimidating and it doesn’t help one bit that they are blunt when you ask their opinion. Be prepared for the harsh truth. They do not like to give insincere flattery. They are fiercely loyal to their friends and it’s very few that will make sacrifices for friends as Scorpio will. They have long memories and will never forget an act of kindness towards them nor will they forget a disservice or injury. They can be very vindictive and are capable of waiting years to get even. They not only get even but they want to defeat and destroy their enemies so that they will never try to hurt them again. They are too demanding and unforgiving towards others.

They are born with an intuitive sense giving them an innate ability to see other people’s weaknesses. Their imagination, analytical ability, intuition, and solid reasoning capabilities make this sign capable of immeasurable intelligence. Scorpions are intense about everything in their lives and especially all aspects concerning the transformation of life and death.

They fear revealing too much about themselves and will stay away from center stage. Their intense curiosity about the dark mysteries of life can lead them into a descent of decadence and be just as capable of going the extreme opposite in helping mankind.

The power of money is strong for Scorpios and they see this as control so they must be careful not to get too materialistic. To them, money is a transforming power and could view it as money controls the world.

Scorpios are at their best in professions that use analysis, investigation, scrutiny, and probing making them naturals in police work, intelligence, and counterintelligence.

They like structured and committed relationships. They are reticent about marriage but once they commit they tend to be faithful partners. They are jealous and possessive with both of these traits being so intense they can become violent. It is also the sign of sex and sensuality and Scorpios are the most passionate and sensual of the zodiac. Their passion gives them feelings so intense they ” want to lose themselves sexually in their partners in an almost mystical ecstasy giving them a marriage of the spirit as well as the flesh.”

Because they are so intense they are usually attracted to people who are easy-going, friendly, and loyal to them.

Famous Scorpio Men/ Famous Scorpio Women

Scorpio eminent personalities male

Some famous star males with the zodiac sign Scorpio are Bill Gates, Prince Charles, Leonardo DiCaprio, P Diddy, Matthew McConaughey, Danny DeVito, and  David Schwimmer.

Scorpio eminent personalities male

Some star females with the zodiac sign of Scorpio are Demi Moore,  Meg Ryan,  Vanessa Hudgens,  Julia Roberts, Scarlett Johansson, Calista Flockhart, Jodie Foster, Goldie Hawn, and Katy Perry.

Constellation of Scorpio

The 8th zodiacal constellation is Scorpius, the scorpion. Notice that the name of the constellation is Scorpius and not Scorpio. This is a faint reminder that astrology and astronomy are not the same. Scorpius is a large constellation and lies close to the Milky Way, and puts us in a direction close to the center of our galaxy.

Mythology

There are a few mythological stories behind the great Scorpion, however, the most notable is the scorpion’s defeat over the great Hunter, Orion. Orion had become completely infatuated with the Greek goddess Artemis, so much so that he attempted to rape her. Artemis then sent the Scorpion to spring from the Earth, which resulted in the death of the great hunter by one prick of the scorpion’s tail. The sting was so fatal that the God of Healing, Asclepius, could not even reverse the effects. As a reward for the scorpion’s services, the goddess Artemis placed him in the stars. Scorpius and Orion will never be seen in the sky at the same time because of this.

Scorpio Decans, 1st, 2nd and 3rd

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