Astrology
The word astrology comes from the Greek words for "star" and "word," and dates back more than 5,000 years ago to early Mesopotamia. These ancient people realized that the sun and planets appeared to move through a series of celestial constellations, and divided these into 12 recognizable segments. Most of these were associated with animals, and the sequence was later named the zodiac (or "animal circle") by the ancient Greeks.
Signs of the Zodiac: Scorpio
Each of the 12 signs of the zodiac is associated with a different planet, time of the year and earth element. Anyone born between October 24 and November 22 is a Scorpio, which is signified in the zodiac by a scorpion. The astrological sign of Scorpio is associated with the planet Pluto and the earth element of water. According to Astrology-Online, Scorpios are "the most intense, profound, powerful characters in the zodiac," and may often seem superficially calm while concealing a great deal of inner turbulence. Although Scorpios can be excellent companions, they have a tendency to discard friends if they feel they are no longer useful to them.
Most Compatible Signs With Scorpio
Astrological belief dictates that people born under certain signs are more compatible with people born under specific signs, and the study of this compatibility is called synastry. Being a water sign, Scorpios get along with the other water signs, Cancer and Pisces. According to Astrology-Online, Scorpio and Cancer make a good match for marriage, as both signs are ruled by emotions. Scorpio and Pisces, on the other hand, will feel an immediate attraction but a relationship is unlikely to last long.
Other Signs Compatible With Scorpio
Scorpios are also compatible with Virgos and Capricorns, which are both earth signs. Astrologically speaking, Scorpios and Virgos will complement each other, although a business relationship may be a better fit than a romantic one. Scorpios will also have a mutual attraction to Capricorns, but because both signs are characterized by stubbornness and strong personalities, a romantic relationship is likely to be turbulent. Scorpios are least compatible with earth signs, particularly Aries and Gemini.