♏︎ Scorpio: zodiac sign meaning

The Scorpion · Water · Fixed · ruled by Pluto

By The Crystal Moonlight team · Published 27 October 2026

Scorpio is the 8th sign of the zodiac, a fixed water sign ruled by Pluto (traditionally Mars). The Sun is in Scorpio for people born roughly 23 October – 21 November, but every planet in your chart can be in Scorpio, and each one shows a different side of the sign.

What does Scorpio mean for your Sun, Moon and rising sign?

Sun in Scorpio · The Alchemist

With the Sun in Scorpio you live life in depth. You are intense, perceptive and private, and you are drawn to what lies beneath the surface. You do not do anything halfway, and your strength grows each time you come through a challenge.

Moon in Scorpio · Your emotional needs

With the Moon in Scorpio your feelings are intense, private and powerful. You sense what others hide and you rarely forget. You need deep trust to feel safe, and when you give your heart, you give it completely.

Scorpio rising · The Mystery

With Scorpio rising you meet the world with intensity and reserve. People sense depth and strength in you, and often find you magnetic and hard to read. You reveal little at first and watch carefully before you trust.

What does each planet mean in Scorpio?

What are the key facts about Scorpio?

Dates (Sun)	23 October – 21 November
Symbol	The Scorpion
Element	Water
Mode	Fixed
Ruler	Pluto (traditional: Mars)
Polarity	Receptive (yin)
Opposite sign	Taurus
Natural house	8th house
Body	Reproductive system
Gemstone	Topaz
Colour	Deep red