October 23 – November 21
Scorpio
Intense, perceptive and loyal to the core.
- Element
- Water
- Modality
- Fixed
- Ruling planet
- ♇ Pluto (traditionally Mars)
- Vedic name
- Vrishchika
Scorpio horoscopes
Today
Scorpio horoscope today: Rest and reflection in focus
The Moon is in Libra, moving through your 12th house of rest and reflection. Slow down and rest; your intuition is stronger when you are quiet.
Read today’s horoscope for ScorpioThis week
Scorpio horoscope this week: Self and identity in focus
The Sun puts the spotlight on your 1st house of self and identity. Put yourself first in a healthy way: refresh your look, your routines or the way you introduce yourself.
Read this week’s horoscope for ScorpioThis month
Scorpio horoscope this month: Self and identity in focus
The Sun brings energy and visibility to your 1st house of self and identity. Put yourself first in a healthy way: refresh your look, your routines or the way you introduce yourself.
Read this month’s horoscope for ScorpioThis year
Scorpio horoscope this year: Career and reputation in focus
Jupiter widens your horizons through your 10th house of career and reputation. Your goals and public image are in focus — act with the long term in mind.
Read this year’s horoscope for Scorpio
Scorpio personality
Scorpio is a water sign, traditionally ruled by Mars and in modern astrology by Pluto. People born under Scorpio often feel things deeply and prefer depth to surface-level interaction. They tend to be perceptive, private and drawn to understanding what lies beneath appearances.
As a fixed sign, Scorpio is often determined and loyal. Once a Scorpio commits to a person or a goal, they tend to give it everything. Their emotional strength can make them a steady presence during hard times, and many have a gift for helping others face difficult truths.
Scorpio’s intensity can sometimes turn toward suspicion or holding grudges, especially after a betrayal. Growth often comes from learning to trust gradually, letting go of what no longer serves them, and allowing others to see their softer side.
Scorpio in love
Scorpio often loves with depth and intensity. Scorpio people tend to want a bond that feels genuine and emotionally honest, and they are usually not interested in casual games.
Trust is central. Once it is established, Scorpio is often a devoted, protective partner. Relationships tend to flourish with openness, consistency and room for both people to be vulnerable.
Scorpio as a friend
Scorpio friends may have a small circle, but their loyalty runs deep. They are often the friend you can tell anything, knowing it will stay private. They value honesty and tend to notice quickly when something is not being said.
Scorpio at work
Scorpio tends to thrive in work that involves research, strategy or transformation. They are often drawn to roles where they can investigate, solve complex problems or support people through change.
Scorpios usually work best with some autonomy and with goals they believe in deeply.
Paths that often suit Scorpio: Researcher or investigator, Psychologist or therapist, Financial analyst, Surgeon or medical researcher, Detective, Crisis counsellor, Strategist.
Wellbeing
Scorpio often benefits from activities that release built-up intensity, such as swimming, vigorous walking or strength training. Quiet, reflective practices like journaling or time near water can help process strong feelings. Protecting private time to recharge tends to be important for this sign.
Why do Scorpio dates change?
Sign dates are approximate because the Sun’s entry into each sign shifts by up to a day from year to year, depending on the calendar, leap years and your time zone. If you were born near the start or end of a sign, a birth chart calculated with your exact date, time and place will show which sign the Sun was actually in.
Scorpio FAQ
What are Scorpio dates?
Scorpio dates are roughly October 23 to November 21. Those born near the edges should confirm with a birth chart.
What signs are compatible with Scorpio?
Scorpio often bonds well with Cancer, Pisces and Virgo. These signs tend to appreciate its depth, loyalty and emotional honesty.
What planet rules Scorpio?
Scorpio is ruled by Pluto in modern astrology and by Mars in traditional astrology. Both point to intensity, drive and transformation.
Are Scorpios jealous?
Not necessarily. Scorpios feel things strongly and value loyalty, so a sense of betrayal can hit hard, but with trust they are often very secure partners.
Related reading
- The 12 zodiac signs: elements and modalitiesEach of the 12 zodiac signs combines one of four elements (Fire, Earth, Air, Water) with one of three modalities (Cardinal, Fixed, Mutable), and that pairing explains much of a sign’s character.
- Zodiac sign dates: when each sign starts and what to do if you’re on the cuspThe Sun spends about a month in each zodiac sign, moving from Aries around 21 March to Pisces in February and March. If you were born within a day or two of a boundary, your birth time and place decide your Sun sign, so check your chart.