Scorpio zodiac sign
The Sun is in Scorpio from October 23 to November 21. Read what astrologers link with Scorpio, which signs match it and how the sign differs from the stars behind it.
The signs on this page are those of the tropical (Western) zodiac.
Scorpio at a glance
- Dates
- October 23 to November 21
- Sun enters the sign
- October 22 to October 24
- Element
- Water
- Modality
- Fixed
- Ruler
- Pluto
- Keywords
- intense, determined, private
Scorpio traits
Scorpio is the sign that astrologers link with depth, change and secrets. Its people are described as intense and determined, with a strong will and a private nature.
Focus, loyalty and the courage to face hard things are the strengths named for Scorpio. The weak side is jealousy: astrologers say a Scorpio can be slow to forgive and to trust.
In relationships, Scorpio is described as passionate and committed. It is said to need trust, honesty and a partner who does not shy away from deep conversation.
Signs compatible with Scorpio
Astrologers call two signs compatible when they share an element, or when their elements match: fire with air, and earth with water.
The stars behind Scorpio
In 2026, the sign Scorpio runs from October 23 to November 21. The Sun starts that time in front of the stars of Virgo and then crosses into Libra (October 31).
The signs were named for the constellations about 2000 years ago, when the March equinox was in the stars of Aries. The Earth's axis wobbles slowly, a movement called precession, and it has carried the equinox almost a whole sign along the Sun's path. Today the Sun is in front of Pisces at the March equinox.
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Is Scorpio also your Moon or rising sign?
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Questions about Scorpio
The Sun is in Scorpio from October 23 to November 21. It enters the sign between October 22 and October 24 (time zone of New York City), depending on the year, so a person born on the first or the last day can have the next or the previous sign. Open the page of your birthday to check your year.
Astrologers usually name Cancer, Pisces (the same element) and Virgo, Capricorn (the matching element) as the signs that fit Scorpio.
In 2026, the sign Scorpio runs from October 23 to November 21. The Sun starts that time in front of the stars of Virgo and then crosses into Libra (October 31). The sign Scorpio follows the seasons and not the stars, so the two do not line up.