Scorpio is the zodiac's deep thinker: intense, loyal, private and powerfully determined once they have set their mind on something. If you were born between 23 October and 21 November, you're a Scorpio. Here's everything you need to know about the Scorpio star sign — personality, love, work and the signs Scorpio gets on with best.
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Scorpio at a glance
| Trait | Scorpio |
|---|---|
| Dates | 23 October – 21 November |
| Symbol | The Scorpion |
| Element | Water |
| Ruling planet | Pluto (traditionally Mars) |
| Quality | Fixed |
| Lucky colour | Deep red and black |
| Best matches | Cancer, Pisces, Virgo |
Scorpio personality traits
- Passionate — Scorpio never does anything by halves.
- Loyal — fiercely devoted to the people they trust.
- Perceptive — they read between the lines instantly.
- Determined — once they want something, they get it.
- Private — they keep their cards close to their chest.
Scorpio strengths and weaknesses
Strengths: brave, resourceful, emotionally deep, honest and incredibly loyal.
Weaknesses: secretive, jealous at times, slow to forgive and prone to all-or-nothing thinking.
Scorpio in love
Scorpio wants depth, trust and total honesty. They are intense and magnetic partners who love with their whole heart — but betrayal is very hard for them to forgive. Once committed, few signs are as devoted.
What Scorpio needs: loyalty, emotional depth and privacy. What Scorpio can work on: trusting more easily and letting go of control.
Scorpio at work
Scorpio thrives in roles that need focus and insight: psychology, research, investigation, medicine, finance, crime writing and strategy.
Scorpio compatibility
- Best matches: Cancer, Pisces and Virgo tend to understand Scorpio's needs and bring out the best in them.
- The opposite sign: Taurus sits opposite Scorpio on the zodiac wheel — a strong attraction that needs plenty of compromise.
- More challenging: Leo and Aquarius can clash with Scorpio's style, but any pairing can work with respect and good communication.
For a full guide to every pairing, read our article on star sign compatibility.
Famous Scorpio people
Well-known people born under Scorpio include King Charles III, Leonardo DiCaprio, Emma Stone and Katy Perry.
Birthday gift ideas for a Scorpio
- A gripping crime novel or a true-crime podcast subscription.
- A dark, luxurious candle or fragrance.
- An escape room experience.
- A meaningful, personal keepsake.
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