SCORPIO: October 23 to November 21

THE INNER YOU

You have great strength, determination and willpower. But no matter how cool you appear on the outside, you've got a well of seething emotions underneath. For the most part, though, you keep your intensity under control by channeling it into useful activities. You're a high achiever, and you seem to "get" things done in a flash--with powerful psychic feelings that you've learned to trust. Your instincts tell you that you're destined to do something important someday and you're not going to let yourself fail along the way. When you latch onto a new opportunity, you explore it in great depth before going ahead. You're a complex person who can't always express how you feel, but one thing is certain: The things you want, you want badly.

HOW OTHERS SEE YOU

You often appear to be easygoing and quiet, but even though others may never see you angry, they don't doubt that you have a temper; they sense the powerful emotions you hide. You're valued as an adviser; others respect your insight. You have a mysterious, hidden sensuality that women/men are drawn to--and which makes them fantasize about you. But some people see you as too ambitious or selfish.

YOUR BEST TRAITS

You're an idealist: You see things in black and white, and believe that what's right is right and what's wrong is wrong. You intuitively understand how others feel and you're generous about helping them solve their problems. Your fierce determination enables you to complete any task you start--once you make up your mind about what you intend to do, you're more than halfway done.

YOUR WORST TRAITS

Your possessiveness and need to control arise from your desire for security in your relationships, but too often you try to impose your will on other people. You're demanding, ultrasensitive and tend to obsess about the things you want. You also can be unreasonably jealous and you hold tight to someone you feel belongs to you. And when you've been crossed, it's a long day before you're ready to forgive.

THE ROMANTIC YOU

Casual may be your style of dress, but it's definitely not your style in love. You're passionate about life and love. But you're terrified of being rejected--you can't bear the thought of being shunted aside--and you want to be absolutely sure about a woman/man before you put your trust in her/him. Unfortunately, this wall of self-protection sometimes stands in the way of your getting close to others. Women/men find you fascinating because you seem unattainable yet romantic, but you turn cold if they come on too strong. When you find the right woman/man, your whole attitude changes, and no matter what, you're there for her/him. In turn, you want her/him to be yours only.


FRIENDSHIP BEST MATCHES

Virgo--You and Virgo are loyal friends who enjoy the same kinds of activities. You appreciate each other's caring nature.

Capricorn--You're both stubborn, but you don't rub one another the wrong way. You like to undertake joint projects and you make a good team.

LOVE

BEST MATCHES:

Cancer--Together you each find the intimacy and sharing you need.

Pisces--Scorpio loves Pisces' romantic nature.

NEXT BEST:

Virgo--Each of you is strongly committed and loyal to the other.

Capricorn--The two of you have a special closeness and a sense of belonging.

WORST MATCH:

Taurus--You're both stubborn and jealous, and the physical attraction dies.

NEXT WORST:

Leo--You both have explosive tempers that are easy to ignite.

Aquarius--Aquarius can't handle Scorpio's emotional demands.

SAME SIGN:

Scorpio--Both of you feel very intensely, but with a lot of patience and understanding, you might be able to make this work.


THE PHRASE YOU LIVE BY--I desire

SPECIAL DAY--Tuesday

LUCKY NUMBERS--2 and 4

BEST COLORS--Crimson and burgundy, the colors of passion.

DANGER--Your jealousy evokes others' anger and your temper stirs up sparks.

LUCKY JEWEL--Topaz. This gem increases your psychic powers.



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