Aries and Scorpio Compatibility

Aries and Scorpio are a challenging match in traditional astrology: a fire sign and a water sign, five signs apart (quincunx).

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Signs five apart have little in common, so understanding takes effort.

Aries and Scorpio in love

Fire and water create steam: intense chemistry, but fire’s bluntness can hurt water’s feelings.

Aries loves with energy and honesty: quick to fall for someone, happiest with a partner who enjoys a challenge and keeps up the pace. Scorpio loves intensely and all-in: deeply loyal and passionate, but slow to trust and quick to sense anything hidden.

As friends

Water brings empathy and fire brings fun, once they learn each other’s moods.

At work

Fire pushes ahead while water reads the room – a strong pair when they listen to each other. One starts things (cardinal) and one sees them through (fixed): a good division of labour if neither tries to rule.

Strengths and watch-outs

  • Best together: deep passion and warmth.
  • Aries brings: brave, enthusiastic and honest. Scorpio brings: passionate, loyal and determined.
  • Watch out for: feelings can boil over – speak gently.

Aries and Scorpio at a glance

Detail♈︎ Aries♏︎ Scorpio
DatesMarch 21 – April 19October 23 – November 21
ElementFireWater
QualityCardinalFixed
Ruling planetMarsPluto (traditionally Mars)
Traitsbold, energetic and directintense, determined and private

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Result

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Frequently asked questions

Are Aries and Scorpio compatible?

Aries and Scorpio are a challenging match in traditional astrology – a fire sign and a water sign, five signs apart (quincunx). Signs five apart have little in common, so understanding takes effort.

What do Aries and Scorpio have in common?

Their best shared quality is deep passion and warmth. One starts things (cardinal) and one sees them through (fixed): a good division of labour if neither tries to rule.

What should Aries and Scorpio watch out for?

Feelings can boil over – speak gently.

What is the best match for Aries?

Traditionally the other fire signs, four places away on the zodiac wheel. See every Aries match ranked below.

Astrology is a tradition rather than a science – any two signs can make a happy couple. More about each sign: Aries and Scorpio.