This Is What Happens When Two Scorpios Date Each Other

When it comes to dating your own zodiac sign, there are pros and cons. One major pro: They understand you like no one else can. And one huge con: Together, your faults are multiplied and magnified. Both those facts are extra true for a Scorpio/Scorpio couple.

Scorpio is maybe *the* most intense sign of the zodiac. They’re all extremes—they either love you or hate you, they either keep everything secret or are uncomfortably wide-open about everything, they either approach the world with pragmatism and practicality or are totally melodramatic…sometimes all in the same day. When two Scorpios date each other, they’re both in for a wild ride. But something calmer would be boring, right?

Dates: October 23 to November 21

Element: Water

Modality: Fixed

Ruler: Mars (traditional) or Pluto (modern)

Tarot card: Death

Represented by: The scorpion

Best traits: Intuitive, deep, emotionally intelligent, creative, loyal

Worst traits: Grudge-holding, secretive, jealous

Famous Scorpios: Kendall Jenner, Lorde, Drake, Willow Smith, Winona Ryder, Katy Perry, Amandla Stenberg, Penn Badgley, Gabrielle Union, Tracee Ellis Ross, SZA, Ryan Reynolds, Ciara, Frank Ocean, Matthew McConaughey, Kris Jenner, Emma Stone, Leonardo DiCaprio

You’ve probably heard a little something scary about Scorpio’s personality. They have intense emotions, they hold grudges for life, they’re secretive and mysterious, etc. All this is true, but Scorpios also have a soft side that they hide deep, deep down. They feel strong emotions and make loving, loyal friends and partners… if you can earn their trust, that is. (And you really have to earn it.)

Here’s the thing about Scorpio: They don’t have all that many friends, and it’s 100% by choice. They prefer to keep most people at a distance. That doesn’t mean they’ll be cruel to you; they’ll be perfectly polite (unless you wrong them, that is) but they’ll also keep their guard up. Only a few of their nearest and dearest get to see Scorpio’s full selves, and odds are they’ve been BFFs with those lucky few since kindergarten. That said, a Scorpio can sometimes make space for a rare kindred spirit, and a fellow Scorpio might just fit the bill. Sorry to every other sign!

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Is it hot in here, or is it just two Scorpios flirting? Scorpio is *the* sign of sex, so yeah, obviously Scorpio and Scorpio are going to have amazing chemistry. In fact, their energy is so passionate and their emotions are so intense that a single makeout sesh can inspire them each to write books of erotic poetry and super-charge their spank banks. And when they actually get into bed together, well, wow is all I can say. These two can spend hours, days, even weeks exploring each other’s bodies and never get bored.

So, remember what I said about Scorpio and extremes? When things are good, this couple could basically star in their own romantic drama—the happily-ever-after part, like the safe-for-American-audiences-only kiss scene in Pride and Prejudice. And when things are bad, well, it’s basically a horror movie. Scorpio is one of the most stubborn signs of the zodiac, so neither person will admit they were wrong, back down, or give up the fight. Hopefully they have some mutable sign placements that can help them figure things out.

Yeah, everything I said about a Scorpio/Scorpio relationship is doubly true for a marriage. If they don’t want a quickie divorce, these two will need to learn how to talk through a disagreement because neither one will win in a standoff.

A Scorpio/Scorpio relationship is full of highs and lows—think romance, drama, passion, etc. For them to create something lasting, they’ll need to learn how to talk through fights, compromise, and forgive each other.

Together:

• Kendall Jenner and Devin Booker
• Kris Jenner and Corey Gamble
• Nick and Vanessa Lachey
• Tracy Morgan and Megan Wollover

Broken up:

• Drake and SZA
• Katy Perry and Diplo
• Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johnasson
• Julia Roberts and Dylan McDermott
• Kris and Caitlyn Jenner

• Scorpio and Aries
• Scorpio and Taurus
• Scorpio and Gemini
• Scorpio and Cancer
• Scorpio and Leo
• Scorpio and Virgo
• Scorpio and Libra
• Scorpio and Sagittarius
• Scorpio and Capricorn
• Scorpio and Aquarius
• Scorpio and Pisces

Erika W. Smith

Senior Astrology Editor

Erika W. Smith (she/her) is the Senior Astrology Editor at Cosmopolitan. She also contributes lifestyle, travel, and sex and relationships coverage. In her decade-long media career, she's become an expert in the "women's lifestyle" beat and has held staff positions at Refinery29, BUST magazine, and HelloGiggles. Her book Astrosex: How to Have the Best Sex According to Your Star Sign was published in 2021.