16 November Star Sign

[Karleen Chura]

Asa professional astrologer, people ask me all types of questions. Of the most common curiosities is "what are the best zodiac signs?" along with its evil twin, "what are the worst zodiac signs?" While I appreciate any and all astrological inquiries, including zodiac signs compatibility, let me set the record straight: In astrology, there are no winners or losers. In fact, when you enter the metaphysical realm (the world of stars, tarot cards, tea leaves, etc.), that black-and-white binary goes straight out the window. In this magical, mystical domain, we work with nuance.

From an astronomical perspective, we know that the Sun doesn't move, as its stability anchors the entire solar system. But from our vantage here on planet Earth, the Sun is in constant motion. We can depend on its daily performance (including inspiring sunrises and dramatic sunsets), as well as its location in the sky. The position the Sun occupied at your exact moment of birth is known as your "sun sign" (sometimes referred to as "star sign" or "birth sign"), and it's the cosmic launching pad for both beginners and professional astrologers. (Your Rising Sign is another very important placement, and you can read about it in our guide to rising signs here). Your sun sign is determined by your date of birth and represents your core personality, sense of self, basic preferences, romantic compatibility, and ways in which you move through the world. This astrological placement sheds light on your innate gifts, as well as your hard-to-see blind spots. Your joys, wishes, flaws, and fears make you special and, when your sun sign is combined with the other planets and placements in your birth chart, it creates a distinctive celestial profile that serves as your cosmic fingerprint.

Got it? Good. Now let's take this to the next level. The 12 zodiac signs are also divided into sub-groups: four triplicities and three quadruplicities. If this seems a bit confusing, don't worry, there's a method to the madness. Triplicities refer to the four zodiac sign elements, of which there are three zodiac signs in each group: Fire Signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius), Earth Signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn), Air Signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius), and Water Signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces). Generally speaking, fire signs are passionate and exuberant, earth signs are practical and grounded, air signs are intellectual and curious, and water signs are intuitive and emotional.

Quadruplicities, also known as "modalities," refer to the signs' qualities and where each zodiac sign occurs within its respective season. There are three modalities, with four zodiac signs in each: Cardinal (Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn) occur at the beginning of a new season, and are excellent at taking action and starting initiatives; Fixed (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius) occur in the middle of seasons, and are known to be steady, consistent forces that maintain movement; and Mutable (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, or Pisces) occur at the end of a season, and possess effortless fluidity well-suited to change and transformation.

What sign is more likely to take a six-hour bath, followed by a luxurious Swedish massage and decadent dessert spread? Why Taurus, of course! Taurus is an earth sign represented by the bull. Like their celestial spirit animal, Taureans enjoy relaxing in serene, bucolic environments surrounded by soft sounds, soothing aromas, and succulent flavors. Read your sign's full profile here. Next, read this month's Taurus horoscope predictions.

Have you ever been so busy that you wished you could clone yourself just to get everything done? That's the Gemini experience in a nutshell. Spontaneous, playful, and adorably erratic, Gemini is driven by its insatiable curiosity. Appropriately symbolized by the celestial twins, this air sign was interested in so many pursuits that it had to double itself. You know, NBD! Read your sign's full profile here. Next, read this month's Gemini horoscope predictions.

Elusive and mysterious, Scorpio is one of the most misunderstood signs of the zodiac. Scorpio is a water sign that uses emotional energy as fuel, cultivating powerful wisdom through both the physical and unseen realms. In fact, Scorpio derives its extraordinary courage from its psychic abilities, which is what makes this sign one of the most complicated, dynamic signs of the zodiac. Read your sign's full profile here. Next, read this month's Scorpio horoscope predictions.

What is the most valuable resource? For Capricorn, the answer is clear: Time. Capricorn is climbing the mountain straight to the top and knows that patience, perseverance, and dedication is the only way to scale. The last earth sign of the zodiac, Capricorn, is represented by the sea-goat, a mythological creature with the body of a goat and the tail of a fish. Accordingly, Capricorns are skilled at navigating both the material and emotional realms. Read your sign's full profile here. Next, read this month's Capricorn horoscope predictions.

Despite the "aqua" in its name, Aquarius is actually the last air sign of the zodiac. Innovative, progressive, and shamelessly revolutionary, Aquarius is represented by the water bearer, the mystical healer who bestows water, or life, upon the land. Accordingly, Aquarius is the most humanitarian astrological sign. At the end of the day, Aquarius is dedicated to making the world a better place. Read your sign's full profile here. Next, read this month's Aquarius horoscope predictions.

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November is the month of the Scorpio. The sign's rein starts in the final days of October and covers just about all of the following month. Known as one of the more polarizing Zodiac signs, Scorpios are often misunderstood.

Come with us as we take you on a deep dive into Scorpio Sun signs, the 'intense' powers they have and how their traits might come out in friendships, romances, and the workplace. Montfar is a Senior Astrologer for Horoscope.com and the author of "Moon Signs: Unlock Your Inner Luminary Power."

Scorpios are marked by their intensity, Montfar tells me. "The Scorpionic energy is really hard to master and the reason why is because Scorpio is not only ruled by one, but two planets," she says, and the most intense planets at that: Mars and Pluto.

Mars signifies the rulership in ancient astrology whereas Pluto comes from modern astrology, but many astrologers use both in their readings. While Mars is the planet that prompts the desire to fight and conquer, Pluto is the planet that rules the cycle of death and rebirth and signifies transformation.

In part because Scorpio signs are constantly transforming, the energy is hard to maneuver. "The truth is that a lot of people that have Scorpio in their charts, whether it's sun, rising, or moon; they attract more intense life experiences," Montfar explains.

At its highest vibration, it is an incredibly powerful sign, Montfar says, referencing Leonardo DiCaprio and Anna Wintour as famous Scorpios who have harnessed their power. Just as Libras are known to be the 'artist,' Scorpios have their own archetype: The Shaman. "They have to go through this intense training and this intense introspection, inner transformation, and inner discovery," Montfar elaborates.

Another key characteristic of Scorpio signs is their magnetism, Montfar says, a certain charisma, sexiness, or je ne sais quoi that attracts other people. Pluto has a deeply magnetic force and since it rules Scorpio, these signs can easily attract partners. Sometimes they actually operate better when they are with a partner, she explains.

Scorpios are very goal-oriented and driven, Montfar says. They have a particular talent for strategy given not only their high intensity and sometimes ruthless nature, but also their ability to predict others' thoughts and actions.

Scorpios also make incredible therapists, Montfar says, joking she (herself a Scorpio) tells people she's part therapist, part astrologer. Because Scorpios are not afraid of discussing trauma, in fact, they welcome it, they can connect at a deep level with others.

Their ability to detect other people's thoughts and desires also helps them excel in the marketing field and in anything that involves investigation, Montfar says. "People who do detective work for a living that's the archetype," she explains, "It's kind of like being able to zoom into something and figure it out. They have a talent for that."

Scorpios have a high amount of sexual energy, Montfar says, but it's not a superficial sexual energy. It's an intense and visceral desire to merge with another person. This can be the basis of a healthy sex life, or, when Scorpios are in their shadow side, it can prompt infidelity if they are not having their needs met.

They are often skeptical of others at first. Since they attract trauma and intense life experiences, they are very protective of their inner self, Montfar says. "They slowly bring you into your life," she says. "Even if you don't notice it, they're observing you."

Once they do open up though, they have a soft interior and will be a true ride-or-die partner or friend, Montfar explains. They're the kind of friend that will show up for you always, give you the shirt off their back and defend you to others when you're not around.

A number of different signs might be a good fit. They are compatible with the other water signs: Cancer and Pisces, Montfar says. They also have a known compatibility with earth signs (think water meeting the land), in particular Virgo and Capricorn.

Their intensity can also be overpowering if they don't have a handle on it. "Whenever a Scorpio wants something, they'll get it." Montfar says. "Sometimes if they're in their shadow side, they can be ruthless."

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