Scorpio and Aquarius Compatibility

Scorpio and Aquarius are a challenging match in traditional astrology: a water sign and an air sign, three signs apart (square).

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Signs three apart clash in style, which creates spark but also friction.

Scorpio and Aquarius in love

Air thinks and water feels, so this pair must learn each other’s language.

Scorpio loves intensely and all-in: deeply loyal and passionate, but slow to trust and quick to sense anything hidden. Aquarius loves as a friend first: open-minded and loyal, needing independence and a partner who shares their ideals.

As friends

Air lightens water’s moods; water teaches air about emotions.

At work

Creative together when air explains and water senses what people need. Both are fixed signs – loyal and determined, but neither likes to give way, so compromise is the key skill.

Strengths and watch-outs

  • Best together: imagination and empathy.
  • Scorpio brings: passionate, loyal and determined. Aquarius brings: original, independent and humanitarian.
  • Watch out for: air can seem cool, water can seem moody.

Scorpio and Aquarius at a glance

Detail♏︎ Scorpio♒︎ Aquarius
DatesOctober 23 – November 21January 20 – February 18
ElementWaterAir
QualityFixedFixed
Ruling planetPluto (traditionally Mars)Uranus (traditionally Saturn)
Traitsintense, determined and privateoriginal, independent and friendly

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Result

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Frequently asked questions

Are Scorpio and Aquarius compatible?

Scorpio and Aquarius are a challenging match in traditional astrology – a water sign and an air sign, three signs apart (square). Signs three apart clash in style, which creates spark but also friction.

What do Scorpio and Aquarius have in common?

Their best shared quality is imagination and empathy. Both are fixed signs – loyal and determined, but neither likes to give way, so compromise is the key skill.

What should Scorpio and Aquarius watch out for?

Air can seem cool, water can seem moody.

What is the best match for Scorpio?

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

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