Western Zodiac
Scorpio

The eighth Western sign, Scorpio, symbolizes late middle-age in a human lifetime, around the mid-50s. Often this is the time of a human's greatest impact, when they ascend to leadership or dominance, and perform at the height of their intellectual and social powers. Scorpio thus represents great potency as a zodiac sign. These are determined people: charismatic, demanding, highly sexual, hilarious, explosive. They have a profound sensitivity to the full spectrum of existence, from tragedy to ecstasy. Scorpio's element, Water, is always associated with variation, and the Fixed modality of Scorpio brings the forceful potential of Water into sharp focus. Thus, while Scorpios may fulfil many destinies, they are always likely to bring unbridled intensity to their endeavors. For long term security, it is vital for Scorpios to turn their passions outward and allow others to benefit from their depth of vision, rather than suffering under the weight of their talents and perception alone.

Perhaps less obvious, but with plenty of potential, are the signs Scorpio shares a minor aspect with—the semi-Sextile connections of Sagittarius and Libra, and the Quincunx connections of Aries and Gemini—and of course, kindred natives of Scorpio. Finally, there are the Square matches of Aquarius and Leo, which can be more challenging but equally rewarding.