Along with passion comes a deep emotional side and you never make fun of that side of these special people because as with their scorpion symbol, their stingers will show and they can sting.

Scorpios are people who like to think things out. Puzzling over events and how they were created is something that is a must-do for them. They need a special outlet that highlights their life. If they don’t have it, there will be problems. The need to excel is very strong in these people and they are determined to do the best they can do.

These intelligent people, when hurt, may become more secretive and even vindictive. In relationships, they try to see the other person with rose-colored glasses. When that person doesn’t meet up to their expectations, the fun begins. But the fun might not begin for the person who let them down.

Compulsive behavior is a trait that true Scorpio’s have along with obsessiveness. And although they are exciting to be around, you need to realize that they need to talk rather than bottle up troubles. Another pertinent characteristic of this sign is that they think that what they believe is for the best of all. This can be very hard on people involved with them and upon the actual Scorpio as well.

Scorpios don’t mind working hard and they really need an outlet for their energy. They are naturals at anything such as engineering, mining or research and even being detectives. They are always looking for the item that makes everything work.

Stomach and bowel upsets are a health hazard for Scorpios and they must take great care to prevent this type problem with diet and exercise.

• Scorpio Symbol
Scorpion

• Scorpio Scorpio Body Area
The sexual organs

• Scorpio Ruling Planet
Pluto is now the ruling planet but at one time Mars was

• Scorpio Keywords
Determined
Emotional
Intuitive
Passionate
Jealous
Resentful
Obsessive
Secretive
Obstinate
Jealous

• Scorpio Colors
Dark red to Maroon

• Scorpio Flowers
Dark red flowers

• Scorpio Gemstone
Opal