Scorpio is the sign of people born roughly between 24 October and 21 November. In traditional astrology it is ruled by Mars, the planet of energy and action, and in modern astrology also by Pluto, associated with transformation and depth. Scorpio is famous for its intensity: a penetrating mind, a strong will and feelings lived with every fibre of its being. Below you will find a general portrait of the sign, a birthday horoscope for each day, and a description of how Scorpio loves and what it needs in a relationship.
Scorpio’s character in a nutshell
Scorpios can be kind and pleasant company, though beneath that surface lies great strength of character. They are gifted and hard-working, aim for a good income and enjoy luxury, yet they also know how to save. By nature they are patient, but when someone hurts them they are quick to anger and slow to forget a grievance – hence the saying that Scorpio “loves, but never forgives”.
Scorpios have an innate flair for business and are not afraid of a challenge – they can rise to many difficult tasks. Still, they would do well to devote plenty of attention to working on themselves, because their uncompromising nature and competitive streak can earn them enemies.
Scorpio birthday horoscope – day by day
Each day of the sign adds slightly different accents to the Scorpio portrait. Here are short profiles of people born on each individual day.
24 October – Sharp-witted, very brave and combative. Behind everything they do there is always a plan, which they carry out with perseverance. Those closest to them sometimes criticise their quarrelsome streak.
25 October – They have a penetrating mind and a strong will, plenty of vitality and enthusiasm for work. They are level-headed and keep their cool even under stress. In love they are steady, straightforward and affectionate.
26 October – They take life seriously and indulge neither themselves nor others. They enjoy great authority among their acquaintances. They can be haughty and proud, and living with them is not easy, because they expect a great deal of other people.
27 October – They have a penetrating mind and a real gift for the humanities. They are tolerant and understanding. They are welcome in company, although their attitude sometimes draws criticism. In love they are unyielding and jealous, but sensitive.
28 October – They have an independent personality and cope well on their own. They are brave and consistent, yet they act cautiously and do not take too many risks. They have a sensitive nature, though they are not effusive and rarely show their feelings.
29 October – They can analyse facts and phenomena more deeply than others. They are persistent and patient in their undertakings. In love they give themselves completely.
30 October – They are marked by great intelligence and a talent for invention. They are very hard-working and strive to reach a position of real standing. These are sensible people with a strong sense of personal dignity.
31 October – They have an outstanding intellect and a high sense of self-worth. They are full of enthusiasm and zest for life. They can be combative and possessive. In matters of the heart they constantly need activity and commitment.
1 November – They are intelligent and blessed with worldly wisdom. They are excellent observers who draw accurate conclusions. Ambitious and discreet, they are very popular with the opposite sex. They can be mistrustful of others.
2 November – They have a strong personality, a strong will and self-confidence. They like to dominate their surroundings, which does not always win them friends – they are accused of conceit and intolerance. Towards those closest to them, however, they are affectionate and sincere.
3 November – They make a tremendous impression on others thanks to their original manner. These are bold, courageous personalities. They enjoy considerable success, though they are sometimes criticised for carelessness.
4 November – Excellent organisers with a talent for invention. They are patient in pursuing their goals, if at times overconfident. They notice things others miss and often achieve what they set out to do.
5 November – They can be deeply absorbed in their own passions. They have great creative talent and are hard-working and persistent. They value independence and freedom of action, and a sense of dignity matters a great deal to them. They have diplomatic skills. In love they are steady and faithful, but very demanding.
6 November – Likeable, well-liked people. They are noble and upright, hard-working, honourable and open. Their weaker points include a tendency towards laziness and naivety.
7 November – They have a quick mind and an aptitude for the sciences. They are very hard-working and persistent. They are constant in their views and feelings, although within their own circle they are sometimes criticised for sharpness and spite.
8 November – They have complex characters. They are usually strong, determined and explosive, yet at the same time sensitive and affectionate. They remain loyal to those close to them.
9 November – They have great ambitions combined with a calm temperament, originality and a gift for observation. They are open and sensitive and very popular with the opposite sex. At times they can be stubborn and hold grudges.
10 November – They have creative minds and a talent for invention. They value independence and freedom. They do not lack valour or courage. They can be mistrustful and suspicious of people. In love they are jealous, but faithful.
11 November – Noble, ambitious people with outstanding diplomatic abilities. They are brave and decisive, but moody – their mood decides what their day will look like. They can be changeable in their convictions and feelings, but they usually emerge from difficult situations unscathed.
12 November – They have wide-ranging talents and a balanced character. In action they are decisive and practical; towards others they are secretive and mistrustful. Their flaw is a tendency to find fault. In love they do not always fight for what they want, because they do not believe in their own ability to prevail.
13 November – All their lives they strive for independence. They attach great importance to honour and personal dignity. They have a critical mind and are composed. Yet they can be very sensitive, and changing moods have a big effect on how they feel.
14 November – They have a sharp, slightly wild mind, a rich imagination and strong intuition. Once they believe in an idea, they are ready to do a great deal for it. They can be too impulsive with the people around them. They value spiritual experiences more than physical sensations.
15 November – They have outstanding and versatile talents. They are consistent and ambitious, hard-working and provident, as well as brave and decisive. They are very popular with the opposite sex.
16 November – They usually have a strong personality and a need to lead others. They are very impatient, which gets them into trouble. On the whole they are brave, unafraid of risk and full of vitality. In love they are kind and tender, if sometimes too tense.
17 November – They have many valuable qualities: they are affectionate, hard-working, truthful and trustworthy. They value independence. They look critically at themselves and others and are proud and dignified. However, they find it hard to build harmonious family relationships.
18 November – They have a strong character and are decisive and brave. Although they seem balanced from the outside, they often take risks. In their feelings they are steady and faithful, but being private people, they struggle to form close bonds.
19 November – They have great ambitions, mainly to lead. They can manage people thanks to their organisational skills and mental resilience. They do not show their emotions. In love and friendship they become constant only once they truly trust someone – and that happens rarely.
20 November – They have a strong personality and a natural bent for leadership. They are very serious and dutiful, and their restrained sense of humour makes them seem stern. They can be uncommunicative, sometimes brusque. Yet they have a rich inner life – whoever reaches them and wins their trust will see them open up.
21 November – They are marked by outstanding talents and great vitality. They like to act independently, on their own account, and want to go far. The only thing holding them back is impatience, which leads to hasty decisions.
Scorpio in love and relationships
Of all the signs of the zodiac, Scorpio is perhaps the one that most needs a good, deep relationship. It experiences love intensely and passionately, and in a relationship it values trust and friendship above all. It makes its most important romantic decisions best by listening to its intuition. Those Scorpios who care less about stability can feel at home in a passionate, stormy affair – but even then they are more involved than they let on.
In a long-term relationship Scorpio needs passion and emotional intensity. When the relationship slips into routine, it tries to revive it; if it still feels that the passion has died, it is capable of walking away. A tendency towards possessiveness and jealousy is its weak spot – partners who understand this, yet can also set boundaries, stand the best chance with a Scorpio.
Scorpio feels hurt very deeply. When it falls for someone who was only looking for a fling, it suffers and may want to get even with the former partner. That is not the way forward, though – it is better to learn from such an experience and next time choose a relationship in which both people want the same thing.
If you want to win a Scorpio, you will need patience and ingenuity. Scorpio will not settle for just anything – you have to make an effort to earn its affection. If an acquaintance, physical intimacy included, develops very quickly, it may mean that Scorpio is not yet taking it seriously.
The Scorpio man – strengths and weaknesses
What attracts him
The Scorpio man likes to make his own decisions and choices. An overly direct, domineering approach may put him off, but too much submissiveness will quickly bore him – tact and a happy medium work best. He cannot stand stupidity, chatter or boredom, but he appreciates spontaneity, temperament and a touch of mystery.
What he is like in intimacy
In the intimate sphere he gives a lot, but he also expects a lot. He has plenty of energy that needs an outlet, so a match of temperaments matters a great deal to him. He can be possessive, although he knows how to keep his emotions in check.
What he is like in a long-term relationship
He dislikes boredom and monotony, so calm, predictable stability is not his main goal. He likes to tease and to pull the rope over to his side. He feels best with a partner who has a mind of her own, never lets herself be completely figured out and is not afraid of a little feistiness. Men of this sign are proud, hard-working and secretive, and they can be stubborn. They usually do not have many friends, but they love their family dearly – even if in marriage they are not always easy partners.
His weaker points
He values independence very highly, and it can easily turn into wilfulness. He has domineering tendencies and is hard to reason with once he has dug his heels in. He would like to control everything, yet he cannot bear being controlled himself. What puts him off most is pathological jealousy, coldness, possessiveness and being made to account for every minute and every penny spent.
The Scorpio woman
Scorpio women have a charm and an air of mystery that make it easy for them to win hearts. They are guided by intuition, run their homes efficiently and are devoted partners. In a relationship, however, they need passion and desire – without them they find it hard to be happy. They sometimes tend to dominate the relationship and to be jealous; when they keep these traits in check and make decisions wisely, they build very lasting and deep relationships.
Who makes a good match for Scorpio?
According to the traditional description of the sign, Scorpio can find happiness with another Scorpio and with Libra. Two Scorpios understand each other’s intensity, while Libra brings lightness, tact and balance to the relationship. A full picture of compatibility, however, only comes from comparing both partners’ complete horoscopes.
Scorpio symbols
- Ruling planet: Mars (traditionally), and in modern astrology also Pluto
- Lucky stone: topaz
- Colour: red
- Day of the week: Tuesday
First published (Polish original): 2 December 2010. Written by astrologers and esoteric specialists working with our editorial team; edited and translated for HOROSCOP.SPACE. © All rights reserved.
