Scorpio is a fixed water sign ruled by Mars, an unusual pairing that gives it emotional depth held with the fixed determination of Mars rather than the drifting quality water usually carries. It governs the reproductive organs and pelvis, and is classically feminine (even-sign) in polarity despite the sign's reputation for intensity.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Symbol | The Scorpion |
| Ruling Planet | Mars |
| Element | Water |
| Modality | Fixed (Sthira) |
| Body Part | Reproductive organs and pelvis |
| Direction | North |
| Opposite Sign | Taurus |
Because Scorpio is fixed, whatever it feels tends to stay felt — this is the sign most associated with transformation precisely because it doesn't let go of an experience until it has been fully processed. Corresponding to the direction North, a planet placed in Scorpio tends to operate with focus and privacy rather than openness, working beneath the surface before anything becomes visible.
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