Scorpio horoscope dates

Last updated: September 27, 2026

Scorpio Horoscope Dates: October 23 – November 21

The Scorpio horoscope dates run from October 23 to November 21 each year. If your birthday falls in that window, your Sun sign is Scorpio — intense, magnetic, and deeply loyal, the zodiac’s most powerful and private sign. Below: the exact dates, what happens if you were born on the cusp, Scorpio’s three decans, a quick compatibility snapshot, and answers to the most common Scorpio dates questions.

Scorpio at a Glance · When Scorpio Starts and Ends · Born on the Cusp? · The Three Decans · Scorpio Personality · Compatibility · FAQ

Scorpio at a Glance

When Does Scorpio Start and End?

Scorpio season begins on October 23 and ends on November 21. You may see these dates listed a day earlier or later on other sites — that’s not an error. The Sun doesn’t change signs at the same clock time every year, so the exact start and end can shift by about a day depending on the year and your time zone. For almost everyone, October 23–November 21 is exactly right. Born right on the edge? See the cusp section below.

Were You Born on the Scorpio Cusp?

Born right at the edge of Scorpio? You were born on a cusp — the changeover point between two signs. October 23 sits on the Libra–Scorpio cusp; November 21 sits on the Scorpio–Sagittarius cusp. Astrologically, there’s no such thing as being “half and half” — you’re fully one sign or the other. The only way to know for certain is to check the exact moment the Sun changed signs in your birth year, since a boundary birthday can fall under either sign depending on the year and hour you were born.

The Three Decans of Scorpio

Every sign divides into three decans of roughly ten days, each with a sub-ruler that shades the core personality:

• First decan (October 23–November 1): ruled twice over by Pluto and Mars — the purest, most classic Scorpio expression.
• Second decan (November 2–11): shaded by Neptune and Jupiter (Pisces), adding intuition and a more emotional depth.
• Third decan (November 12–21): shaded by the Moon (Cancer), adding sensitivity and a stronger protective, nurturing streak.

Scorpio Personality in Brief

As a water, fixed sign ruled by Pluto (and Mars), Scorpio is intense, magnetic, and deeply loyal — the zodiac’s most powerful and private sign.

• Strengths: passionate, resourceful, brave, deeply loyal, an unmatched ability to see beneath the surface
• Weaknesses: secretive, jealous, prone to holding grudges, can be controlling under stress

That’s the short version — for the full breakdown of Scorpio traits, the Scorpio man and woman, career, and mythology, read the complete Scorpio zodiac sign guide.

Scorpio Compatibility Snapshot

Scorpio pairs most naturally with fellow water signs Cancer and Pisces — shared emotional depth and intuitive understanding — plus earth signs Virgo and Capricorn, who give Scorpio’s intensity a stable, grounded home. Scorpio and Taurus, sitting opposite each other on the wheel, often create an intense, magnetic pull precisely because they’re so different — Taurus brings steadiness, Scorpio brings depth. Scorpio and Cancer build one of the zodiac’s most loyal, protective bonds. Leo and Aquarius tend to need the most patience as matches, since their more open, detached style can clash with Scorpio’s need for privacy and depth. For a full compatibility reading, try the Love Compatibility Calculator.

Famous Scorpio

Leonardo DiCaprio, Katy Perry, Drake, Julia Roberts, and Bill Gates all share the Scorpio sign.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Scorpio date range?

The Scorpio date range is October 23 to November 21. Anyone born in this window falls under the eighth sign of the zodiac.

What are Scorpio horoscope dates today?

Scorpio season runs the same window every year, October 23 through November 21 — so if today’s date falls in that range, it’s currently Scorpio season.

What is the first day of Scorpio?

October 23 is the first day of Scorpio. Born on this exact date, you’re on the Libra–Scorpio cusp but officially a Scorpio in most years.

What is the last day of Scorpio?

November 21 is the last day of Scorpio. The Sun moves into Sagittarius the following day, November 22.

Are Scorpio dates the same every year?

They’re close but not identical. The Sun enters each sign at a specific time, not a fixed calendar moment, so the exact date can shift by about a day depending on the year and your time zone — mainly relevant if your birthday sits right on October 23 or November 21.

What sign comes before and after Scorpio?

Libra comes just before Scorpio, and Sagittarius comes just after.

Which zodiac sign is Scorpio’s soulmate?

Cancer and Pisces are often considered Scorpio’s strongest long-term matches, thanks to shared water-sign emotional depth. Virgo and Capricorn also build steady, loyal bonds with Scorpio.

Is Scorpio compatible with Taurus, Cancer, or Virgo?

Scorpio and Taurus, as opposite signs, often create an intense, magnetic connection despite their differences. Scorpio and Cancer share water-sign intuition and build one of the zodiac’s most loyal, protective bonds. Scorpio and Virgo pair earth-sign practicality with water-sign depth for a steady, devoted match.

Explore more: the full Scorpio zodiac sign guide, or the horoscope dates for neighboring signs, Libra and Sagittarius.