Water · Fixed (Sthira) · Ruled by Mars (Mangal) · Nov 16 – Dec 15 (sidereal)
Scorpio (Vrishchika) is ruled by Mars and is the most intense, secretive and transformative sign. These natives possess penetrating insight, magnetic presence and formidable willpower. They feel everything deeply, guard their inner world fiercely and are drawn to the hidden, the taboo and the profound. Loyal to the few they trust and unforgiving of betrayal, Scorpio carries great power for regeneration and self-mastery.
Scorpio loves with overwhelming intensity, passion and depth. They seek total emotional and physical union and offer fierce loyalty in return for absolute trust. Betrayal is the one thing they cannot forgive. With the right partner Scorpio's love is transformative and profound; without trust, jealousy can become its undoing.
Scorpio thrives in research, investigation, surgery and medicine, psychology, the occult and mysticism, finance, intelligence work, and any field demanding depth, focus and the courage to confront the hidden.
As Scorpio is ruled by Mars (Mangal), understanding Mars (Mangal) in your birth chart reveals much about your career and life direction.
Scorpio shares the strongest natural rapport with these signs:
Scorpio (Vrishchika) is ruled by Mars (Mangal), which shapes its core nature and temperament.
Scorpio is a Water sign of Fixed (Sthira) quality.
Scorpio is generally most compatible with Cancer, Pisces, Virgo, Capricorn.
Lucky colours for Scorpio are Red, Maroon, the lucky number is 9, and the lucky day is Tuesday.
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