The Zodiac Sign, Scorpio: Sun, Moon, and Rising

Scorpio

Element

Water

Quality

Fixed

House

8th

Symbol

Scorpion

Planet

Pluto

Tarot Card

Death

Mysterious Deep Powerful

Secretive Intense

Who Is Scorpio?

The most interesting fact about Scorpions is that when they attempt to strike their enemy to defend themselves, they oftentimes accidentally sting themselves instead. Fortunately, however, they are immune to their own venom and possess a tough exoskeleton for protection.

Not only do scorpions sting, but they also pinch. This makes them twice as threatening to anyone they come across. However, they are obviously sometimes a danger to themselves as well.

Scorpio the scorpion is ruled by the planet Pluto. Because Pluto is the planet of death, sex, and transformation, Scorpio exudes an air of elusiveness and intrigue. While this sign is often thought of as a fire sign due to their intensity and passion, it’s actually a water sign with unmatched depth!

Private and mysterious, Scorpio Sun likes to keep their business out of the public eye. Because they appear so well-contained and quiet, others naturally confide in them. Scorpio will listen, but their expressions likely won’t reveal what they actually think, and they may never tell you if they don’t believe you’re ready to hear it. They’re not here to validate anyone, and they’ll not hesitate to remind someone of it.

Driven by passion, Scorpio’s actions are usually based on intense feelings. As a result, they may impulsively react before they think logically. If they resist their suddenly wreckless heart’s desires, they can tap into their greater potential.

They possess the power of persuasion and a perfect poker face. Not easily intimidated by anyone, no matter the status, Scorpio frequently causes whiplash with their brutally honest opinions. After all, they did pay close attention, and they won’t hesitate to play devil’s advocate so that you may check yourself.

Sun in Scorpio can certainly hold a grudge and need a long time to rebuild trust. They may, however, always question whoever broke it in the first place. Their hearts are full and their heads often on whatever thoughts gnaw deep within.

They’re accidentally seductive and like the Scorpion, they pinch first as a warning. If you dare continue to push them, they’ll sting. A strong disliking to anything disingenuous, Scorpio is as real as they come, and they can pretty much always be trusted by their friends and family. Although, they demand that you return the same courtesy, expecting mutual respect.

Wise, old souls, Scorpio has a natural talent for assisting others through endings such as heartbreak, loss, trauma, and any others transformational experiences. If help is needed and there’s nowhere to go, Scorpio has your back, and they really do mean it when they say they don’t mind. Often mediums, psychics, and occultists, Scorpio is sometimes known as ‘death’s angel’ having unmatched emotional intelligence.

A powerful gift with a heavy burden is the beauty and curse of Scorpio Moon. Those having this placement are hyper-aware of other’s emotions and any words left unsaid by others. Sometimes, they seem almost as if they can read minds, as they penetrate the farthest reaches of the psyche.

Somehow trapped in many crossfires by chance, Scorpio Moon can often be found taking many risks in their lives. They’re familiar with the darkest parts of themselves, and enjoy feeling the empowerment of facing their fears. In fact, they have a passion for tempting fate and flirting with death.

Sensual, intuitive, and intense, Scorpio Moon has a knack for diving all the way in with a mere glance. For this reason, they make unintentionally take on other’s turmoil. Once they do, it’s often hard for these guys to overcome depression as long as they box themselves in.

In their love lives, Scorpio Moon falls extremely hard. They don’t like being vulnerable, which can make them seem secretive if they have an earth or water sun or rising sign. Experiencing a breakup might cause them to fixate on the bitter feelings they for quite some time, and they most definitely won’t let go easily.

When provoked, they’re not opposed to going to great lengths to get revenge. They’re imaginative, passionate, and ambitious too. This means that they won’t quit until they’ve gotten whoever they’re chasing, whether it be for love or hate.

Being ruled by Pluto, our slowest planet, means that this is a person who doesn’t see the point of rushing anything. They move rather slowly. They enjoy taking their time as they indulge themselves in every sense of the word!

Likewise, they might be into some darker aspects within their sexual lives, while many likely suppress this side of themselves out of shame. If you’re a Scorpio rising, you are the most private type of person. Unfortunately, however, you can’t help but have a very strong presence that most others are aware of. Whether you speak a lot or none at all, you just can’t go unnoticed.

There’s truly something magical and beautifully tragic about this placement. Meeting their penetrative eyes is enough to greatly intrigue you or send you running to your mother. With an innate gift of reading between the lines, what is on the surface almost doesn’t even exist to them, as they see through it.

They do like to possess others and will work long and hard to obtain their fixation. Don’t let the intensity of their passion blind you, however, because they can still be quite cold and vindictive if they feel justified. Not to mention, they truly enjoy power and control. So, they confuse you, it’s because they’re playing games.

Scorpio Rising Appearance

Rising Scorpio may enjoy wearing dark clothes, mostly consisting of black. Having a preference for silver rather than gold, many of them wear a lot of metal. They exude mystery and lust, having a smoothness to their demeanor that will have you wondering whether you can trust them or not.

Generally, they are either short or slender, but somehow smaller than others. They have noticeably sharp eyes, dark(er) hair, a dark and sarcastic sense of humor, and are prone to introversion and/or isolation. Many of them are also prone to dark circles and eye bags.