Scorpio

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Scorpio


Element
Water, emotionality
Quality
Fixed, unyielding
Rulers
Pluto - the modern ruler

Natural houses
The eighth house

Alternative names
The scorpion

1 In the personality
2 Zodiacal comparison
3 Occupations
4 Scorpio personalities
5 Planets in the sign

Scorpio is the most intensive, obsessive and turbulent sign in the zodiac. The modern ruler of this sign is Pluto, although the traditional ruler has been Mars. Its natural house is the 8th house.

edit this In the personality

Scorpio is a sign of extreme emotions, but is also highly private and secretive. It reflects a personality with strong obsessive elements, often having difficulty controlling its emotions. This also brings a whimsical element into it. A good astrological chart can help assuage these issues somewhat.

Scorpio persons tend to be somewhat retreating, pensive individuals, however they are usually quite self-confident, with plenty of personal power. Fear levels are low, which allows them to deal with great adversity and danger in the challenges of their lives. It tends to have a certain conservative element to it, especially with strong Saturn influences. Scorpio tends to be dominant in many situations.

They tend to be rather sure of themselves, sometimes a bit too much so. This may be problematic as this sign being a water sign, its perception is influenced by emotions and thus may not be the best source for objectivity. They will nevertheless be pushed to question themselves deeply when an issue blows up in their face.

Although ambition is a trait often attributed to Capricorn, Scorpio is really the most ambitious sign in the zodiac, however this often gets exhausted through idle conflict, intrigue and lack of good vibes. A strong chart can push this through, although then they may well overdo it.

This sign has a certain tendency to be disordely in things that it is not intensely interested in. Some Scorpio natives can be rather thick-headed and be almost hopelessly impossible to instruct in things that they are not already preoccupied with. Scorpio does take well to Saturn influences as they allow it to structure itself, so that it may reach something more substantial instead of wasting time in pointless squabble. A strong Virgo influence in the chart can also help, but it tends to make the person too obsessed with very small and inconsequential things.

Scorpio tends to have a certain spiritual side to it, however it may sometimes be repressed. It often likes mysteries, but in a more presumptuous astrological chart may nevertheless be skeptical about many things.

The incredible emotional depths of this sign give it a darker tone, often bringing about deep turbulences which are not always directly observable on its surface.

edit this Secretiveness

There's much privacy in this sign and a tendency for withdrawal. Considering the strong emotions of this sign, this is a technique it uses for self-protection. Activities also tend to be more clandestine, oftentimes with a manipulative element to it, as this sign's desires and drives are very strong and these individuals have a hard time saying no to them. Control of these elements is the main issue which this sign has to face so that it can grow emotionally and spiritually.

As a result of these communicational hang-ups, problems may arise from it assuming things about other people, instead of openly inquiring about them.

Strong Uranus influences can rebalance this some by adding more boldness and wildness to the personality, however this may cost the individual dearly as Scorpio tends to be poor in diplomacy. A Sagittarius Mercury can also open the person a bit more.

edit this Sexuality

There's usually much sexual content in this sign, sexuality is usually quite important here. Some of these natives however may find themselves in poor, faded relationships which do not fulfill their needs, as they really don't like to break personal associations. They create very strong emotional bonds which are very hard to undo. Even considering this sexual side, Scorpio is not usually very promiscuous and tends to be rather loyal, although it is not unheard of some Scorpios using their sexuality as a form of revenge.

Some planetary influences can put a damper on the sexual side of Scorpio, especially the sun being in conjunction with repressive Saturn, or some faithful Jupiter arrangements.

edit this Controversial

This sign may have some tendency for being heavy-handed and manipulative, a result of a naturally overbearing personality, strong desires and obsessive mentality. There is a certain tendency to do things in a rather controversial manner, as it tends to be poor in diplomacy unless Venus is strong in the chart. They feel things so intensely that it is difficult for them not to enter altercation. In its essence it can be somewhat rowdy and crude, but is often influenced by strong social pressures to moderate its outer demeanor. It tends to be demanding, sometimes even annoyingly so.

Some may find them somewhat tough to love, as there is a certain roughness in the Scorpian character. Similarly, they can be poor in awareness of hurt they cause some people, and be baffled when someone treats them badly, seemingly out of the blue. Part of this is caused by issues of ineffective communication. Nevertheless, Scorpians can be amazingly protective of their close ones and be ready to go to extreme lengths for them. They may make great sacrifices for their family and friends, and in a good chart are even capable of acts of great selflessness.

A prominent Venus, especially a non-Scorpian one, can do much to aleviate many of the negative influences. A strong Neptune influence can also soften the character a bit.

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edit this Zodiacal comparison

edit this with Taurus

There's a natural, high-strung 180 degree angle between these signs.

Unlike Taurus, Scorpio has much less personal barrier and is more willing to share. Unfortunately, it is unable to comprehend the idea of personality barriers and as such often tramples over Taurus red lines. Scorpio is less pent-up on material things than Taurus is, and has a tendency to mishandle these things and is often careless in acquiring proper Taurean permission, which is a common flashing point.

edit this with Sagittarius

These signs are adjacent to each other.

Although this association can be quite exciting, at least in the beginning, Sagittarius tends to be too footloose for Scorpio, which may well be of concern to the more clingy Scorpio. Scorpio does not like to feel as if its close associations may disappear in a moment's notice, as it invests a lot of emotion in its bonds with people. On the other hand Sagittarius tends to be more impulsive and adventurous, and may elect to embark on a new expedition without much of a proper notice.

As a result, this association may be quite worrisome to Scorpio, and often somewhat suffocating for Sagittarius, which may become resentful of this. However, the longer it holds up, the less likely it is for Scorpio to give it up.

edit this with Leo

Basic idea - exciting but strained

There's a natural, frictional 90 degree angle between these signs.

This association can be quite exciting and fun for these signs, at least at the beginning, and they may well share some ambitions together. Difficulties often rise from Leo being more open and socially active, which can make Scorpio somewhat anxious and perhaps jealous of attention Leo may give to others. The demanding nature and "heaviness" of this association may frustrate easygoing Leo and make him break with his loyalties. Such an occurrence may well exacerbate the situation, however the longer this relationship has been holding up, the less likely it is that Scorpio will give it up. Both signs can be stubborn in their ways, and may clash on this basis as well.

Famous relationships - Bill and Hillary Clinton

edit this Occupations

Common occupations for strongly Scorpian individuals are as follows.

Psychology, Psychiatry and related fields - especially with Venus and the 7th house.
- Criminology or Pathology
Astrology, especially as it much relates to psychological analysis.
Research and investigation, as they have to ability to absessively drill for information, and find and leverage the little "cracks" in whatever obstruction stands before them and what they want to know or have.
Animal care - especially with a strong Moon influence.
Security, Police - especially with Saturn influence
High-level management - they can be quite ambitious, and get to the top of an organization's scale, especially with strong Saturn influence.