I’ve been coping all my life with astrology bigots who’ve been describing me and my flock (Scorpios) as scalpel-tongued, stingingly judgmental, mysterious, secretive and overbearing, not to mention ravenous sex serpents.
To which I’ve been saying for decades, “Okay, sure, here and there… HE would be nothing if not for my surgical precision with words and a natural tendency to cut through the bullshit, but otherwise take your toxic character assassination tropes and shove them up your ass, and sideways at that.”
This is the basis for my empathy with POCs who’ve been fending off crude cultural stereotype descriptions all their lives.
The idea that everyone born each year between October 24th and November 22 shares many of these basic traits is, of course, absurd. Plus whatever I may have been (or have been like) in my youth and early middle age…all that hormonally intense crap sailed a long time ago.
According to The Astrology Bible, Scorpio’s colors are deep red, maroon, black, and brown. Bullshit — all my life I’ve been drawn to deep blues, blacks and grays. I own one deep red garment — a 1950s James Dean Rebel Without A Cause jacket — but I always feel uncomfortable wearing it. Plus I hate maroon, burgundy, or ox-blood colors.
“Razor tongue” and “sexy” are used in astrology to describe a Scorpio’s personality, which is often characterized by intense passion and a penetrating, direct style of communication. The term is not part of a specific horoscope, but rather a metaphorical description of this water sign’s traits.
In relationships, Scorpios crave profound, soulful connections that go beyond the superficial. Their passionate and intense nature makes them incredibly magnetic to others.
For Scorpios, sex is not just physical; it’s a way to achieve spiritual illumination and deep emotional closeness. This focus on a deep, transformative experience makes them “sexy” to those who appreciate that level of intimacy.
The sign’s reputation for being mysterious and secretive only adds to its appeal. A Scorpio’s quiet intensity can command attention without needing to be the center of attention.
A Scorpio can quickly see through fakeness and facades. When they feel betrayed or provoked, they can use their words with surgical precision to expose a person’s weaknesses or dishonesty.
Their sarcasm is rarely random. It is calculated and deployed for maximum impact, making their biting, yet often witty, remarks a defense mechanism to maintain control.
Scorpios value authenticity and have little patience for dishonesty. Their communication style is not always tactful, and they will tell you the honest — and sometimes uncomfortable — truth.