Scorpio (वृश्चिक) Zodiac Sign
Scorpio (वृश्चिक) is a Water (Jala) sign ruled by Mars (Mangal), symbolised by The Scorpion. People born with the Moon (or Ascendant) in Scorpio are known for their willpower and depth, loyalty and courage and more. Here is a complete look at the Scorpio personality, love life, career, health and remedies in Vedic astrology.
Quick facts
| Symbol | The Scorpion |
| Element | Water (Jala) |
| Quality | Fixed (Sthira) |
| Ruling planet | Mars (Mangal) |
| Sun-in-sign (approx.) | Nov 16 – Dec 15 |
| Lucky colour | Red / Maroon |
| Lucky number | 9 |
| Lucky day | Tuesday |
| Gemstone | Red Coral |
| Deity | Kartikeya / Durga |
| Compatible signs | Cancer, Pisces, Virgo, Capricorn |
Personality & traits
- Intense, passionate and determined
- Deep, secretive and perceptive
- Fiercely loyal
- Jealous and vengeful when crossed
Strengths
- Willpower and depth
- Loyalty and courage
- Insight and focus
- Resilience
Weaknesses
- Jealousy and possessiveness
- Secrecy
- Vengefulness
- Obsessiveness
Love & relationships
Scorpio loves with unmatched intensity and total commitment, seeking a soul-deep bond. They are passionate and protective but can be possessive and jealous; trust and emotional honesty are everything to them.
Career & finance
Ruled by Mars, Scorpio excels in research, investigation, surgery, forensics, psychology, the occult, defence and any field probing hidden truths or demanding grit. They transform crises into comebacks.
Health
Scorpio rules the reproductive and excretory organs; watch for related ailments, and for stress from suppressed intensity. Healthy outlets for emotion are vital.
Compatibility
Scorpio generally harmonises best with Cancer, Pisces, Virgo, Capricorn. Compatibility, however, depends on the full chart — for marriage, always check Ashtakoot Guna Milan rather than Sun signs alone.
Ruling planet & Nakshatras
Scorpio is ruled by Mars (Mangal), whose strength and placement in your chart shape how the sign expresses. It spans the Nakshatras Vishakha (4th pada), Anuradha, Jyeshtha, which refine its meaning further. Read the sign together with its lord and Nakshatras for a personal picture.
Remedies
- Strengthen Mars: recite the Hanuman Chalisa on Tuesdays
- Donate red lentils; control anger and let go of grudges
- Wear Red Coral only after chart confirmation