Water · Fixed

♏ Scorpio

Scorpio is traditionally described as intense, private, transformative.

Standard dates: October 23–November 21Ruler: Mars / PlutoSymbol: The Scorpion

Quick answer: Scorpio is a water sign with a fixed modality. In tropical astrology, its standard date range is October 23–November 21.

Element

Water

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Modality

Fixed

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Traditional ruler

Mars / Pluto

What ruling planet means

Traditional meaning

Astrological traditions associate Scorpio with qualities such as intense, private, transformative. These are interpretive themes rather than scientifically established personality measurements.

Scorpio in the zodiac cycle

Scorpio occupies one of twelve equal sections in the tropical zodiac. Its combination of the water element and fixed modality gives it a distinct structural role within the system.

People born near the cusp

The commonly printed range—October 23–November 21—is a convenient calendar guide. The exact moment the Sun enters a sign varies slightly by year and time zone, so people born on a transition date may need a calculated birth chart.

Scorpio sign vs. Scorpio constellation

The astrological sign is a fixed 30-degree segment of the zodiac. The astronomical constellation is an uneven region of the sky. They share historical names but are not interchangeable.

Common questions

What element is Scorpio?

Scorpio belongs to the Water element.

What modality is Scorpio?

Scorpio is a Fixed sign.

What dates are Scorpio?

The standard tropical range is October 23–November 21.