Scorpio: The Eighth Sign of The Zodiac

Scorpio, the eighth sign of the zodiac, is the fixed water sign. It can be compared to still waters that run deep. The ultimate goal is for Scorpio to learn the meaning of selfless love. The typical Scorpio is usually dynamic, concerned, unshockable, tenacious, and passionately caring. They can also be very moody, jealous, cunning, dangerous, insulting, and self-destructive. Scorpios like to keep their true nature as hidden as possible.

In appearance, Scorpios may have a broad face with a wide forehead and thick neck. They are generally slender, yet strongly built and have very intense eyes. Scorpio men have especially strong features, penetrating eyes, thick eyebrows and may be bowlegged. He never forgets a kindness or an injury, is intensely loyal to his friends, and feels he must maintain his dignity at all times. Scorpio women are usually slender with a rather thick waist, they have attractive looks, even when they're frowning, and they tend to incline their heads downward, even when looking intensely at a person. They are very loyal to their home and family, only smile when they mean it, looks at flirting and flattery as insulting, and are poised and apparently cool.

For Scorpio, love is intensely passionate and should be directed at one person only. Love inspired many ambitions and actions for them. They may get deeply attached to their loved one and could be possessive. Scorpios tend to dominate their loved one and will hide any emotions in public. They expect genuine tenderness and absolute loyalty and faithfulness. Any Scorpio who is rejected will take great offense and may want to get revenge. They are unlikely to forgive and will never forget the hurt they were caused.

The opposite sign to Scorpio is Taurus. Taurus teaches Scorpio how to recognize the talents of other people and appreciate their value. With this, Scorpios can learn to value their own talents more realistically, because Scorpio is much more self-critical than critical of others. Taurus included, Scorpio may find it hard to get along with Aquarius, Leo, Aries, and Gemini.

Scorpios like activity, secrets, being acknowledged, and sex. However, the do not like being asked any personal questions, too many compliments, or people who know more than they do. As long as one can understand they Scorpionic personality, they can likely have a harmonious relationship with them. Like any other sign, Scorpios do have their faults, but for the most part, they can be great people once you break through their shell.