Scorpio

23 Oct - 21 Nov

As the eighth sign of the Zodiac Scorpio is represented by the scorpion - a contradicting sign to beat all others. The most intense and powerful characters in the zodiac, even when there is an appearance of self-control and an air of calm, often they hide their emotions beneath the placid exterior.

So the star sign of Scorpio can offer mystery and intrigue alongside an intuitive and adaptable persona. Just remember that most Scorpios have long memories and are strong willed and very determined. Cross them at your peril as they can be your best friend or your worst enemy!

Personal traits

As highlighted above, Scorpios are generally a force to be reckoned with thanks to their intuitive minds and intensity of character. Add into the mix an out and out stubborness and you'll find a true competitor in many cases - particularly if there is a battle for love. Scorpios adaptability and quick mind can help them in competition so again a star sign to watch out for in many situations.

With an abundance of energy, Scorpios can be good at harnessing this for contructive pruposes and by tempering self-confidence and using their shrewd and intuitive nature they can win over key doubters. It has been known for a streak of vindictiveness to enter the affray when wronged - so careful how you cross a Scorpio. In their relentess pursuit of what they want, they do not suffer fools and are unforgiving of faults in others even friends, but as a friend Scorpios can be very good to have on side.

Your key traits

The good traits	The not so good traits
Determination Forcefulness Emotion Exciting Magnetic	Jealous Compulsive Secretive Obstinate Resentful

Personal relationships :

Without a doubt, the star sign of sex is Scorpio. As passionate lovers or rampant sex participants, they are the most sensually energetic of all star signs of the Zodiac. With an inner desire to lose themselves, Scorpios can here see that a union is greater than an individual. It has been seen that the 'star crossed lover' entity usually will involve the male or female being a Scorpio - and whether this is passionate or perverted, it is a trait that you should be fully aware of.

As previously mentioned, in a relationship never cross a Scorpio - and treat them with passion and honesty to get the best out of them. Remember they are best as friends and worst as enemies.

You like	You dislike
Honesty Being involved Using persuasion Good causes Loyalty	Dishonesty Freeloaders Demeaning work Insincerity Shallow people

Useful other Scorpio facts :

Element	Water
Ruling planet	Pluto
Ruling animal	Scorpio
Your colour	Dark Red / Maroon
Star Stone	Opal
Favourite foods	strawberries, whole grains, bread, pasta

Finally some famous (and infamous) Scorpios :

Date	Name	What they did?
25 October 1881	Pablo Picasso	Artist
27 October 1857	Theodore Roosevelt	US president
28 October 1955	Bill Gates	Computers
7 November 1867	Marie Curie	Scientist
8 November 1907	Katherine Hepburn	Actress
13 November 1850	Robert L. Stevenson	Writer
14 November 1948	Prince Charles	Royalty
19 November 1938	Ted Turner	Media
22 November 1943	Billie Jean King	Tennis