☽ Scorpio: In Depth ☾

Planet: Mars, Pluto
Element: Water
Symbol: Scorpion

Scorpios are passionate, powerful people who like success and exploring the world. They are often misunderstood and stereotyped as secretive, neurotic, controlling, kinky, and vengeful, but this is not true. Although there are those Scorpios who live up to this reputation, many of them are actually great conversationalists, loyal and supportive loved ones, and very generous in sharing their success with those closest to them. Scorpios are interested in all kinds of subjects, from the very commonplace to the very taboo, and they don't even bat an eye when switching between the two ends of the spectrum in conversation. They are intelligent, intellectual types. This often gets them far in their chosen career, as they use their intellect to explore all aspects of their job so that they may truly understand it. They do appreciate power and success, especially in business, and are often ambitious and hard-working. Ruled by both Mars, the mythical planet of chaos, and Pluto, the mythical planet representing birth, death, and the underworld; combined with their tempermental, deep, and sensitive water element, this makes for a very interesting, fiery, personality.
As a friend, Scorpio is loyal until the very end, or until you truly betray their trust. Scorpio operates on true connections with their friends and family. Nothing is hidden, nothing is off-limits for discussion, and secrets stay secrets between them. Because of the deep nature of Scorpio, of course deep feelings and secrets are shared with their friends, so wouldn't you feel betrayed if that person went and shared this with another stranger? Their may be a grain of truth in the "vengefulness" Scorpio exhibits when someone rips them off but it's not going to be extreme like violence or threats. They may spread rumors or conveniently "disrupt" a chance that the offender has at success in school or the workplace. The upside to a Scorpio friendship is that all your secrets are safe with them, and as long as there's a fair balance of give and take, you have a supportive, interesting friend who will have your back in any fight.
As a lover, this is where Scorpio gets the bulk of their reputation! Scorpio love is intense, passionate, sexual, and intoxicating. Emotions can run high! Scorpio is just as great of a friend as they are a lover. They are supportive and love to see their partners succeed. They are dedicated emotionally and physically. And yes, they do like to explore sexuality and have a one-on-one sexual connection with their partners. Cheating is out of the question and can result in grudges, hurt feelings, and a lot more. Scorpio is either in deep, or not at all in a relationship
As an employee, it depends on the career. If this sign is respected and appreciated at work, the payoff for their employer can be great. Scorpio is a hard-worker and is very aware of the balance of power between employer and employee. Most likely, this sign will choose to climb the ladder to the top of whatever field they choose to work in. It's safe to say that this sign does well in any career field as a supervisor, manager, CEO, or any other higher-up title that pays well and gives them a chance to utilize their intellect and naturally strategic, analytical minds.