Vol. MMXXVI · No. 125 An almanac of skies, signs & slow weather Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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Scorpio

Scorpio

— The Scorpion —
October 23 — November 21
Element
Water
Modality
Fixed
Ruler
Pluto
Rules the
sex, regeneration
What the river does in the dark. The sting is a door. Nothing is ever only itself.
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Scorpio

Mysterious and magnetic, Scorpio dives into the depths of human experience. Intensely perceptive, they seek transformation, truth, and authentic connection.

As a Water sign ruled by Pluto, Scorpio brings determination and endurance to everything they pursue. Their fixed quality makes them the sustainers — steady, committed, seeing things through.

Character

At your best when

you stop looking away from what everyone else is looking away from.

At your worst when

you mistake intensity for intimacy and call the bruise a conversation.

What you are here to learn

that trust is a slower, quieter form of intensity.

Compatibility

Eleven affinities, ordered by elemental weather.

Full Scorpio compatibility →

Moon Phases

Eight lunar moods moving through Scorpio's water weather.

All moon phase meanings →
Questions

FAQ

What are the dates for Scorpio?

Scorpio season runs from October 23 – November 21. If you were born near the first or last day of the sign, check your birth year and time because the Sun can change signs at a slightly different hour each year.

What element is Scorpio?

Scorpio is a Water sign. Water signs express energy through emotion, intuition, memory, and deep feeling.

What planet rules Scorpio?

Scorpio is ruled by Pluto. In astrology, the ruling planet describes the sign's main drive, style, and symbolic motivation.

Who is Scorpio most compatible with?

Scorpio often has strong compatibility with Taurus, especially when both people respect each other's element, pace, and emotional needs. Full compatibility also depends on the Moon, Venus, Mars, and rising signs.