Scorpio’s Astrology

Zodiac Sign Scorpio/Native’s Sun is in Scorpio

What are the basic Scorpio traits?

Scorpio belongs to the fixed signs and is ruled by Pluto and Mars. Pluto is a water planet; Mars is a fire planet, and Scorpio is a water sign. Fire and water together produce steam. Scorpio is linked to fermentation, yeast, bacteria, hormones, and subtle, subconscious energies. Mystery, secrets, and the hidden realms are revealed with the sign of Scorpio. The drive to live and survive is shown in primal reproductive forces which Scorpio represents. It is about life and death, black and white.

Nothing is coincidental—everything is driven by the mysterious pull of life with Scorpio. The reincarnation forces of souls are at work in the Scorpio principle, aiming to find their way back into earthly existence. It is the sign of the soul-searcher, the psychiatrist, psychologist, the detective, the voyeur who uncovers the withered or hidden layers of life. Scorpios are very intense, creative, productive, and willing to take inspired action. Their will is very strong and inflexible. Scorpio-born people are highly determined and dive deep into everything that they undertake. They are thorough and resilient. Even failure and ingratitude do not shake them—on the contrary, such things provoke them even more. They possess a certain passion, without being flashy or loud. As foes they become relentless enemies, and wait until they can strike for revenge.

Their temperament often breaks through the calm poker face that typically hides their inner fire. A Scorpio person is driven to search, explore, verify—emotionally, physically, and intellectually. They are both winners and losers, seekers and sufferers. Many ups and downs happen, it seems as if their lives are like a rollercoaster ride. Their metaphysical and physical curiosity drives them forward with tireless dedication. Scorpios are fascinated by the mysteries of life, death, and what lies beyond. However, they can be intensely jealous and may go on an ego-driven mission to destroy those they perceive as enemies. In love, they expect total commitment and loyalty—and can become quite unhappy when relationships don‘t turn out the way they want.

They often have high standards, and this makes things tense, especially in partnerships. They can become possessive. Still, Scorpios can be highly idealistic and philosophical. They love intellectual debates and have a sharp, sometimes cutting manner of speaking. They may unintentionally or intentionally hurt others with caustic, irreverent remarks. However, they can also be very loving, warm people once you get to know them better. You have to earn their trust as they can be suspicious because they know how much other people can hurt others. These painful, sometimes extreme experiences, which many Scorpio-born people do experience in life, instills the ability to fight (back) in them. When Scorpio stings, it always hurts. They can seem harmless, but if wounded, the sting comes. They can be extremely attractive, erotic, and desirable—but they act with the utmost patience and subtle persistence.

They possess the strongest drive out of all the 12 Zodiac signs, because their focus and uncompromising willpower dominate over others. Their power and drive stem from an inner need and an unshakable conviction to go with every ounce of energy beyond the veil, to reach the top or to do the most extreme thing. After all Scorpio is a sign of transformation. What has been built can be destroyed, and what has been burnt down can rise again like Phoenix from the ashes. There is a tendency for rapid use and consumption of energy, both physical and mental. This creates in Scorpio-born people a kind of defense mechanism—a tendency toward hostility, indirect or sometimes even devious confrontation with others and themselves.

While they are often seen as egocentric, this isn’t the full picture. Scorpios love to share, both material goods, intellectual values and viewpoints. However there is a tendency for dogmatic beliefs. Scorpio defends their close ones bravely. Their possessive nature isn’t necessarily about material possessions but about guarding mental and emotional territory. They fight for knowledge and often carry an intense desire to uncover secrets. They are often in conflict with authority or dominant systems. Scorpios project this battle into their environment. They may view others as competitors or even threats. Though they may be envied, Scorpios can envy others just as much—and they do not forgive those who undermine them or those who have hurt them.

Scorpios usually only reveal what they want others to see. Against superiors, they remain reserved, keeping their true self hidden. They disdain flatterers and fools. Scorpio scientists and writers rarely quote others—preferring to reference only the dead or long-forgotten thinkers. When Scorpio follows the path of their passions, they may act purely out of personal fulfillment. At a lower level of development, Scorpio may resort to manipulative or even criminal means to satisfy desires—especially in the realm of vice, power, and sexuality. At their worst, a Scorpio-born person becomes vindictive and goes for vile retribution. But this is not the case with higher developed Scorpios.