The Ultimate Guide to the Astrological Sign Scorpio

Scorpio: Fixed-Water

If you're born between October 24 and November 22, you are the astrological sun sign that is known as Scorpio.

Scorpio represents the eighth zodiac sign of the astrological chart. It is responsible for ruling specific areas of the body including the knees, joints, and the skeletal system.

Scorpio is ruled by the planet Mars, which also rules Aries.

Mars is represented by the ancient Greek God of War. It is the planet of energy, action, and desire. Our sexual desires come under the rule of Mars. Mars is the ruler of our animal instincts for aggression, anger, and survival.

The zodiac element that represents Scorpio is Water.

The zodiac quality that represents Scorpio is known as Fixed.

The zodiac symbol(s) that represent Scorpio are the Scorpion, Eagle, and the Phoenix.

The sign Scorpio is masculine by nature (keep in mind the planets alternate feminine and masculine energy).

Scorpios are known as being one of the most misunderstood signs of the zodiac. Because of its incredible passion and power, Scorpio is often times mistaken for a fire sign. Furthermore, Scorpio is a water sign that derives its strength from the psychic and emotional realm.

Scorpio are fiercely loyal, and they expect their partners to be the same way. Once Scorpio falls in love, they go all-in, and give everything they have to a relationship. Relationships will either be slow and steady or full speed ahead with Scorpio when they find the one. Once devoted to someone, they are the most loyal sign in the zodiac.

They are extremely passionate when in a relationship. This is because they value trust and honesty. It can be easy to let them down. Scorpios take intimacy and closeness seriously, because they do not trust many people.

Understanding the Different Scorpio Decans

What is a decan? Every sun sign is divided into three nine to 10-day slots, each of which is a decan—a set ruled by a different planet and contains different characteristics. This is why you can have two people who share the same sign, but have completely opposite personalities!

• Decan #1: October 24 through November 2
• Decan #2: November 3 through November 12
• Decan #3: November 13 through November 22

Scorpio Characteristics

The keyword to describe this zodiac sign is "I want."

• Passionate, intense emotion
• Magnetic attractiveness
• All or nothing type
• Sexually oriented
• Jealous
• Investigative
• Researcher
• Asks probing questions
• Mysterious
• Secretive
• Suspicious
• Judgmental
• Sarcastic
• Emotional ownership
• Skeptical
• Strong desire nature
• Knowing psychic insights
• Self-mastery or being a slave

Scorpios are strong-willed, passionate, intelligent, sensitive, sensual, possessive, and secretive. They have a magnetic charm that can't be ignored. One of the major strengths they have is their ability to focus, especially if they decided on something. It's almost impossible to divert them from their path.

Scorpios rarely lose their sleep over disruptive situations and failures. They normally take a head-on approach, regardless of how difficult the situation may seem.

They are extremely passionate, and quite mature and balanced. Scorpios are trustworthy and faithful. He will always stand by your side if he promises he would.

They can be very ambitious; power, position, and money are the key motivators for a Scorpio. If they aim for the stars, they will ensure that they reach them.

Scorpios are so intuitive that they can easily read the mind of other people. They are often lead by their instincts and they take the right decisions at the most opportune time.