Scorpio Zodiac Sign
Scorpio dates
October 23 – November 21
The Scorpion · Fixed water sign · ruled by Pluto (traditionally Mars)
Scorpio is a fixed water sign, linked with depth, passion and transformation. Scorpios are said to feel everything strongly and to keep their feelings to themselves.
| Symbol | ♏ Scorpion |
|---|---|
| Element | Water (with Cancer and Pisces) |
| Modality | Fixed |
| Ruling planet | Pluto (traditionally Mars) |
| Polarity | Negative |
| Traits | intense, passionate, private, determined |
| Strengths | Brave, loyal, resourceful and perceptive. |
| Weaknesses | Jealous, secretive and slow to forgive. |
| Opposite sign | Taurus |
| Most compatible with | Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Capricorn, Pisces |
| Birthstones in season | October: Opal · November: Topaz |
| Share of US births | 8.2% |
Scorpio decans
| Decan | Dates | Co-ruler |
|---|---|---|
| First | October 23 – November 1 | Pluto |
| Second | November 2 – November 11 | Neptune (Pisces) |
| Third | November 12 – November 21 | Moon (Cancer) |
Every Scorpio birthday
- October 23
- October 24
- October 25
- October 26
- October 27
- October 28
- October 29
- October 30
- October 31
- November 1
- November 2
- November 3
- November 4
- November 5
- November 6
- November 7
- November 8
- November 9
- November 10
- November 11
- November 12
- November 13
- November 14
- November 15
- November 16
- November 17
- November 18
- November 19
- November 20
- November 21
Scorpio questions
- What are the dates for Scorpio?
- Scorpio runs from October 23 – November 21. People born on the first or last day should check a birth chart, because the Sun changes sign at a slightly different time each year.
- What is Scorpio’s element?
- Scorpio is a fixed water sign, along with Cancer and Pisces.
- Who is Scorpio most compatible with?
- By element, Scorpio gets on best with Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Capricorn, Pisces. Its opposite sign is Taurus.
- What planet rules Scorpio?
- Scorpio is ruled by Pluto (traditionally Mars).
- How many people are Scorpio?
- About 8.2% of US births fall in Scorpio season, based on birth records from 1994 to 2014.