Scorpio: dates and personality

What Scorpio is like

Scorpio is the energy of depth and transformation: it goes to the root of things, even when it hurts. Its archetype is the investigator and the alchemist, intense, strategic, with powerful emotions it rarely shows upfront. It is drawn to mysteries, the psyche, and whatever others avoid looking at. Its challenge tends to be control, jealousy, and learning to let go.

In love

In love it commits with total intensity or not at all: it seeks fusion, truth, and absolute loyalty. Trust takes time to earn, and betrayal cuts deep.

At work

At work it is strategic, resilient, and able to handle crises that sink others. It thrives in research, psychology, shared finances, and transformation processes.

Sources: tetrabiblos_1; common_doctrine; modern_tradition

Horoscopes for this sign

Frequently asked questions

What are the Scorpio dates in 2026?

In 2026, Scorpio season runs from October 23 to November 21. Exact dates shift slightly each year depending on when the Sun actually enters the sign.

When does Scorpio season start in 2026?

The Sun enters Scorpio on October 23, 2026 (computed with ephemeris; it may shift ±1 day in your time zone).

What element is Scorpio?

Scorpio is a Water sign of Fixed modality.

What is Scorpio's ruling planet?

Scorpio's ruler is Pluto.

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