Scorpio
Intense, intuitive and resolute — the sign of depth.
- Dates
- October 23 – November 21
- Element
- Water
- Ruling planet
- Pluto
Scorpio is never satisfied with the surface. This Pluto-ruled water sign can't rest until it understands what lies beneath a person or a subject, which is why its intuition often reaches the truth before the evidence does.
Scorpio's intensity is both its greatest strength and its hardest edge. When it commits, it commits fully; when it is hurt, it does not forget easily.
Strengths
- Powerful intuition
- Resolve and endurance
- Deep loyalty
- Composure in a crisis
Challenges
- Jealousy
- Difficulty forgiving
- Guardedness
Love and relationships
Scorpio has no interest in shallow relationships — either a deep bond or nothing. Trust is everything, and once shaken it is very hard to win back.
Most compatible signs
Frequently asked questions
What are the Scorpio dates?
October 23 – November 21. Scorpio falls where autumn deepens and nature draws inward. Born between October 22–24 or November 21–23, your sign may come out as Libra or Sagittarius depending on the hour.
What does the Scorpio ruling planet mean?
Scorpio is ruled by Mars in traditional astrology and by Pluto in the modern reading. Mars gives the intensity and staying power; Pluto gives transformation and a pull toward what is hidden. Together they explain why Scorpio is not satisfied with surfaces and comes out of a crisis stronger.
All signs
Aries
March 21 – April 19
♉Taurus
April 20 – May 20
♊Gemini
May 21 – June 20
♋Cancer
June 21 – July 22
♌Leo
July 23 – August 22
♍Virgo
August 23 – September 22
♎Libra
September 23 – October 22
♐Sagittarius
November 22 – December 21
♑Capricorn
December 22 – January 19
♒Aquarius
January 20 – February 18
♓Pisces
February 19 – March 20