What is a “typical” Scorpio? They’re all just jealous, sex-driven, cheaters; amiright? No. You’d be wrong. There are many misconceptions about what a Scorpio is, and it seems that when someone comes across a “bad” Scorpio, they just assume we’re all the same. Like all people, we have different emotions and stages in our lives. (Months, weeks, days? Is it just me? Okay, moving on.) These can be separated into the animals that are associated with a Scorpio. The scorpion, phoenix, and eagle.

The scorpion is the dark side of Scorpio. Destructive, brooding, jealous, fierce, and vengeful. This Scorpio will rip you a new one with just one look, and have zero regrets. The damaging thoughts and actions not only hurt others, but we may even be hurting ourselves if we don’t learn to eventually move on. This symbol may be the longest standing for many Scorpios because of our strong emotions and the struggle to learn and understand our potential and true self.

The phoenix symbolizes a change, a resurrection. Having just moved past something that has damaged us; we’re now stronger than before. We’re understanding the depths of our mind and energy, and well on the path to change our life. No time for those who hold us back and don’t support us. This Scorpio is on a mission of complete ascension!

The eagle is the most confident, majestic, and self-aware of Scorpios. Emotionally strong, always moving forward, and using their knowledge and experience to soar above the jealous and vitriol. This Scorpio is fiercely focused and determined to keep rising. Only holding close the ones who lift them up positively and respect them for who they are.

Even more, a Scorpio can be an extrovert who takes the attention of the room with a smile and their confident humor and stories. Or they’re that introvert who just looks deep into your soul with an intriguing smirk. Either way, you’ll be hooked by their magnetizing energy and drowned in their deep emotional pools. (Dang, that’s deep.)

Next time you find out that someone is a Scorpio, try to take the time to hear their story and find out who they really are – if they’re willing. If you automatically assume the worst, you’re going to pull that scorpion straight out!

By: Amber Khan

Art: Johfra-Bosschart