Scorpio ( 24 October - 23 November )
Feminine, Fixed Sign
Element: Water
Keywords associated with Scorpio: Desiring, Transforming, Controlling, Feeling, Probing and ConcealingScorpio was traditionally ruled by Mars but is now ruled by Pluto. Scorpio is very intense, passionate, serious, goal oriented and devious. The waters run deep in this sign and it is impossible to tell what Scorpio is really feeling or thinking. Scorpio cannot do anything in halves - whether in emotions, feelings, work or play they will go all the way. Their powerful determination and focused energy comes from ex-ruler Mars. On the other hand Scorpio is dynamic and capable of complete transformation in their life situation, worldview or relationships. Pluto signifies dramatic and sometimes permanent change, either positive or negative, and Scorpio has the determination and the energy to regenerate and survive, or soar to the skies given a chance.

Yet, their fixedness makes them loyal and lifelong friends, and formidable, unforgiving enemies. Scorpio has a probing, analytical mind and a mystic magnetism, often seen in their eyes which appear to look right through people's appearances and affectations. Surprisingly, they can be highly imaginative.

Polar or opposite sign: Taurus
Fixed star: Antares
Colour: Blood red, black
Anatomy: Nose, genitals, urinary and reproductive tracts, blood
Celeb Scorpio: Bill Gates, Dara Singh, Diego Maradonna, Juhi Chawla, Kamal Hassan, Pablo Picasso, Shah Rukh Khan, Whoopi Goldberg, Zeenat Aman