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Scorpio is the eighth Sign of the Zodiac, and you shouldn't

take that lightly. You shouldn't take Scorpios lightly, either.

Those born under this Sign are dead serious in their mission

to learn about others. There's no fluff or chatter for

Scorpios, either: these folks will zero in on the essential

questions, gleaning the secrets that lie within. Scorpios

concern themselves with beginnings and endings, and are

unafraid of either; they also travel in a world which is black

and white and has little use for gray. The curiosity of

Scorpios is immeasurable, which may be why they are such

adept investigators. These folks love to probe and know

how to get to the bottom of things. The fact that they

have a keen sense of intuition certainly helps.

It's the Scorpion which symbolizes Scorpios, and it's no

accident. Much like the Scorpion would rather kill itself than

be killed, those born under this Sign are the ones who are in

ultimate control of their destiny. It is life on the Scorpion's

terms, too, since these folks promote their agenda (they

are quite the executives) and see to it that things go

forward. Others may find this overbearing (it can be) and

even self-destructive, but that's the beauty of the

Scorpion: these folks have tremendous regenerative

powers, much like the literal Scorpion can lose its tail and

promptly grow a new one. Fearless Scorpions rarely lose,

per se, they just keep on going, since they are stubborn

and determined to succeed (this Scorpio trait is in keeping

with the Fixed Quality assigned to this Sign). Scorpios work

as hard as they do so they can someday sit back and feel

satisfied with themselves. These folks are intense,

passionate and filled with desire. They're also complex and

secretive, so don't expect to get much out of them, lest

they become suspicious and exit stage left. It's best not to

bet against Scorpios, either, since these folks are

surprisingly resourceful.

Scorpio is ruled by the Planets Mars and Pluto. Mars was

the God of War in ancient Roman mythology and is the first

(and most ancient) ruler of Scorpio. When Pluto was

discovered in the 20th century, it was also assigned to this

Sign. Pluto was known as the God of the Underworld in

ancient Roman times, so when coupled with Mars, expect

some intense energy to head toward Scorpions here on

Earth. This planetary combo makes for people who are

motivated, penetrating and aware. Scorpions don't miss

much, since they are highly attuned to the vibrations of

others. They are intuitive, probing and very focused on

knowing who's who and what's what. Scorpions can lose

their temper (and even become vengeful) when someone

gets in their way, so it's best to give them plenty of room.

Remember, they're unafraid, and a loss today simply means

an opportunity for victory tomorrow.

The Element associated with Scorpio is Water. As opposed

to the 'roiling seas' seen in other Water Signs, a better

motto for Scorpions would be 'still waters run deep.' Those

born under this Sign are as emotional as their waterborne

brethren, it's just that they're not as likely to show it. The

Scorpio's emotions are repressed, kept under cover. Again,

secrets to be used another day. That said, be aware that

these folks are clever, perceptive and always in the mix.

Their ability to see into things can sometimes be a curse for

Scorpions, however, since they can take an insignificant

matter and turn it into a huge slight. Beware the Scorpion

who feels crossed! These folks can turn vindictive in no time

flat. Luckily, once Scorpions catch their breath, they will

return to their usual determined and loyal (albeit

strong-willed) ways. Finally, while Scorpions aren't above

some subtle manipulation to get what they want, they'd

much rather take a scientific, even mystical path. The

Scorpio-born are powerful and passionate, qualities which

serve them well, as long as they don't let them deteriorate

into self-indulgence or compulsion.

Scorpios love competition in both work and play, which is

why they'll air it out in sports and games. Extreme sports

are right up the Scorpion's alley, as is most anything which

will test their mettle. They've got to have an adversary,

since it makes the game that much more fun. The

Scorpion's colors? Powerful red and serious black. When it

comes to love, though, Scorpions soften up a bit and are

caring and devoted with their lovers, even if they do hold

on a bit tight. Scorpions are also lusty in the extreme (how

else?), so they need to be mindful of their reproductive

organs.

The great strength of the Scorpio-born is in their

determination, passion and motivation. Scorpions don't know

the word quit, which is why they usually get the job done.

A powerhouse? Like no other.

Always remember to quit while you're ahead.

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