Sign 08 · Western tropical zodiac

Scorpio
October 23 - November 21

Scorpio in the Western tropical zodiac: conventional October 23 - November 21 range, Water element, Fixed modality, and clearly labeled astrological interpretations.

Astrology note: Date range, element, modality, and ruling planet describe a conventional astrological system. Personality, luck, compatibility, and career material below are interpretations—not scientific findings or predictions.

Immediate answer

Scorpio at a glance

Conventional dates: October 23 - November 21
Element: Water
Modality: Fixed
Ruling planet: Pluto (traditional: Mars)

Calendar fact

Born near the Libra–Scorpio boundary?

A sign starts the moment the Sun reaches its position on the ecliptic, not at midnight on a fixed calendar date. Because the tropical year is about 365.2422 days long, that moment moves by up to about a day from one year to the next and resets with the leap-year cycle. This is why reputable tables list a sign as beginning on, for example, 20 or 21 March and both are correct for different years.

How the two boundaries around Scorpio behave, and what decides a borderline birthday.
Boundary	Dates it can fall on	What decides it
Libra Scorpio	October 22 or October 23	The birth year, then the birth time and time zoneNot resolvable from a date table alone
Scorpio Sagittarius	November 21 or November 22	The birth year, then the birth time and time zoneSame drift applies at both ends

How to read this: if a birthday falls squarely inside October 23 - November 21, the sign is Scorpio in every year. If it falls on October 22, October 23, November 21 or November 22, a published table cannot answer it and this site does not pretend otherwise. This site uses the conventional ranges for a month-and-day lookup and does not compute the Sun's exact position, which is what an ephemeris-backed natal chart does.

Astrological profile

How tradition describes Scorpio

Scorpio is the most intense sign of the zodiac. Those born under this sign are passionate, determined, and unafraid to dive into the depths of emotion and experience. Scorpios are fiercely loyal but can become jealous and possessive. Their mysterious nature draws others in.

PassionateResourcefulBraveDeterminedLoyalMysteriousIntense

Traditional strengths

Common themes

Determined · Resourceful · Loyal · Intuitive · Powerful

Traditional challenges

Common cautions

Jealous · Secretive · Controlling · Resentful · Manipulative

Astrological interpretation

Compatibility themes

Astrologers compare elements and other chart placements. This simplified sun-sign list is for exploring the tradition, not assessing a relationship.

Cancerhigh in this simplified readingDeep emotional and intuitive bond Pisceshigh in this simplified readingSpiritual and emotional connection Capricornhigh in this simplified readingAmbitious power couple Leolow in this simplified readingPower struggles and jealousy Aquariuslow in this simplified readingDifferent emotional needs

Traditional associations

Colors, numbers, day, and symbols

Traditional numbers: 8 · 11 · 18 · 22
Traditional colors: Crimson · Black · Burgundy
Traditional day: Tuesday
Associated symbols: Topaz · Chrysanthemum

Interpretation label: “Lucky” associations are traditional correspondences. They do not change probability or predict outcomes.

Astrological interpretation

Career themes in sign guides

Popular astrology often connects Scorpio with the following fields. Career fit depends on a person's skills, interests, access, and circumstances—not a zodiac sign.

PsychologyResearchInvestigationSurgeryFinance

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the conventional Scorpio dates?▼

Scorpio is commonly assigned to October 23 - November 21 in the tropical zodiac. Boundary dates can vary by source, and a full natal chart uses year, time, and location.

Am I Scorpio or Libra if I was born on October 22?▼

It depends on the year. Scorpio begins the moment the Sun reaches its point on the ecliptic, and that moment shifts by up to about a day across the leap-year cycle, so October 22 falls in Libra in some years and Scorpio in others. A table cannot settle it; the birth year, and strictly the birth time and time zone, are needed.

Is there really a Libra–Scorpio cusp sign?▼

No. In astrological tradition the Sun occupies exactly one sign at any moment, so there is no thirteenth "cusp" sign. "Cusp" is popular shorthand for a birthday close to a boundary, where the published date alone is not decisive.

What are the Scorpio element and modality?▼

Scorpio is classified as a Water sign with a Fixed modality in Western astrological tradition.

Are Scorpio personality and compatibility readings scientific?▼

No. They are interpretations within astrology, not scientific measurements or reliable predictions about personality, relationships, career, or future events.