Scorpio Dates – October 23 to November 21

Scorpio Dates: October 23 – November 21

Scorpio horoscope dates run from October 23 to November 21. If you were born in that window, your Sun sign is Scorpio. In 2026, Scorpio season begins on Friday, October 23 at 09:37 UTC and ends on Sunday, November 22 at 07:23 UTC, when the Sun enters Sagittarius. Below you’ll find the exact start and end times by time zone, cusp dates, decan dates, Vedic dates, and answers to the most common Scorpio dates questions.

Scorpio Dates at a Glance

When Does Scorpio Season Start and End in 2026?

The Sun enters Scorpio at a precise moment, not at midnight on a fixed date. In 2026 that moment is October 23 at 09:37 UTC, and the Sun leaves Scorpio for Sagittarius on November 22 at 07:23 UTC. Here is what that looks like in local time:

In most of the world, November 21 is the last full day of Scorpio season. On the US West Coast, the Sun actually enters Sagittarius late on the evening of November 21.

Key Dates in Scorpio Season 2026

Scorpio Dates by Month

• October: Scorpio runs from October 23 to October 31 (9 days). October 1–22 belongs to Libra.
• November: Scorpio runs from November 1 to November 21 (21 days). November 22–30 belongs to Sagittarius.

So if you’re searching for “October Scorpio dates” or “November Scorpio dates,” the answer is October 23–31 and November 1–21.

Scorpio Cusp Dates: October 22–24 and November 21–23

The sign changes happen on or near October 23 and November 22, so birthdays in these windows are the ones most often questioned:

• Libra–Scorpio cusp: October 22–24. Whether October 22, 23 or 24 is Scorpio depends on the year, your birth time, and your birth place. In some years Scorpio can begin as early as October 22 in certain time zones.
• Scorpio–Sagittarius cusp: November 21–23. The Sun usually leaves Scorpio in the early hours of November 22 (UTC), so November 21 is Scorpio in almost every year and November 22 is usually Sagittarius.

To find out for certain, check the exact moment the Sun changed signs in your birth year, adjusted for your birth time and location. Our Birth Chart Calculator will show your Sun sign from your full birth details.

Scorpio Decan Dates

Each sign splits into three decans of about ten days:

Why Scorpio Dates Differ Between Websites

You will see Scorpio dates listed as October 22–November 21, October 23–November 22, and other variations. They are all describing the same thing, for three reasons:

1. The Sun’s timing shifts each year. In 2025 the Sun entered Scorpio on October 23 at 03:50 UT and left on November 22 at 01:35 UT. In 2026 both moments land roughly six hours later (09:37 UTC and 07:23 UTC).
2. Time zones move the date. The same instant can fall on different calendar days in New York, London, and Sydney.
3. Different zodiac systems. Western astrology uses the tropical zodiac, while Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac (see below).

Most websites round to the standard window of October 23 – November 21, which is correct for the vast majority of birthdays.

Vedic (Sidereal) Scorpio Dates and the Ophiuchus Question

Vedic Scorpio (Vrischika) dates. Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac, which is offset from the Western tropical zodiac by roughly 24 degrees. As a result, Vedic Scorpio starts around November 16–17 and ends around December 15–16. The exact dates vary by year and calculation method. If your Vedic chart says you’re a Scorpio but you were born in early December, this is why.

Did Scorpio’s dates change because of Ophiuchus?

No. Western astrology is tied to the seasons, not to the constellations, so the dates stay the same. The Sun does pass through the constellation Scorpius for only about a week in late November, but astrology’s signs and the star constellations drifted apart long ago and are not meant to line up.

Famous Scorpio Birthdays

• Katy Perry: October 25
• Drake: October 24
• Julia Roberts: October 28
• Bill Gates: October 28
• Leonardo DiCaprio: November 11

Frequently Asked Questions About Scorpio Dates

What are the dates for Scorpio?

Scorpio dates are October 23 to November 21. Anyone born within that window has the Sun in Scorpio, the eighth sign of the zodiac.

When does Scorpio season start in 2026?

Scorpio season 2026 starts on Friday, October 23 at 09:37 UTC. That is 5:37 AM in New York, 10:37 AM in London, and 8:37 PM in Sydney.

When does Scorpio season end in 2026? What is the last day of Scorpio?

The Sun leaves Scorpio on Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 07:23 UTC. For most of the world, November 21 is the last full day of Scorpio season. On the US West Coast, Sagittarius begins at 11:23 PM on November 21.

What is the first day of Scorpio?

October 23 is the first day of Scorpio. In some years and time zones the Sun enters Scorpio on October 22 or 24, so check your birth year if you were born on a boundary date.

Are Scorpio dates the same every year?

Almost. The Sun enters each sign at a specific moment, so the date can shift by about a day depending on the year and your time zone. The standard window of October 23 – November 21 holds for most birthdays.

Is October 22 Libra or Scorpio?

October 22 is usually the last day of Libra. In some years and time zones the Sun enters Scorpio on October 22, so check the exact moment of the sign change for your birth year, time, and place.

Is November 22 Scorpio or Sagittarius?

November 22 is usually Sagittarius. In 2026 the Sun enters Sagittarius at 07:23 UTC on November 22, so anyone born earlier than that on the date, in UTC, is a Scorpio.

Which months are Scorpio?

Scorpio spans two months: the last nine days of October (October 23–31) and the first three weeks of November (November 1–21).

How long is Scorpio season?

Scorpio season lasts about 30 days. In 2026 it runs from October 23 at 09:37 UTC to November 22 at 07:23 UTC.

What are the Vedic Scorpio dates?

In Vedic (sidereal) astrology, Scorpio runs from roughly November 16–17 to December 15–16. The exact dates vary slightly by year and calculation method.

What sign comes before and after Scorpio?

Libra comes before Scorpio (September 23 – October 22) and Sagittarius comes after (November 22 – December 21).

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