Everybody talks about the positive traits of Scorpios, but they aren’t as sexy and stable as they want us to believe. Find out about the negative personality traits of Scorpios and how to deal with them.
Thought of as the sexiest sign of the Zodiac, Scorpios are known for being emotionally deep, mysterious, highly focused individuals. They really are fascinating and attractive, but they are not the perfect people they seem to be. Even these amazing people have a dark side and that’s what we are here to warn you about today. Join SpiritualBlossom to learn the negative traits of Scorpios. Learn what Scorpios are, and their best traits. Then learn their worst traits and how to deal with that. Enigmatic Scorpios might seem like they are perfect, but we know better. Read on to find out what dark characteristics of Scorpios to beware of.
What’s a Scorpio?
Between the dates of October 22 to November 21, the powers that be give the world some of the most magnetic individuals. They are Scorpios. Scorpio is a Water Sign. This makes them emotionally sensitive, intuitive, and deeply devoted to their relationships. They are thought of as the most intense Water Sign, but truthfully, all Water Signs can be highly intense. What makes Scorpios stand out is their need to keep it real. Not that other Signs are especially fake. It’s just that Scorpios need to be heard, understood, and won’t have it any other way.
They are ruled by one of two planets, depending on who you speak to and those are Mars and Pluto. Mars gives Scorpio's intense passion and high energy. They can be devoted or aggressive depending on how they feel at any given moment. Mars gives Scorpio’s a powerful sense of determination and it helps them to meet goals some other Signs only dream about. Pluto is more about transformation and hidden things. This allows Scorpio’s to be adaptable and highly perceptive, finding seemingly impossible information in ways few others can. They are also Fixed Signs, which helps give them staying power to see things and relationships through, but it can make them stubborn as well! Read more about Scorpio here: Scorpio Traits and Love Compatibility
Scorpio’s Five Best Traits
This article is supposed to be about Scorpio’s worst traits, but it’s not fair to talk about someone’s bad traits without talking about their good traits first. Besides, Scorpio’s can be pretty scary when they get mad, so we don’t want to upset them. They are very loyal to people and focused on things that are important to them. Their intuition and empathy make them great friends, and lovers, and they are downright sexy.
Loyal
If a Scorpio decides to stick with you, chances are they will be with you for life. They are unbelievably forgiving, and believe that if there are things broken in the relationship, you don't leave, you fix it. This opens them up to being abused sometimes, unfortunately. It also makes them some of the most reliable people on the planet. The trick is, they need to devote themselves to only the best people, the people that know how to reciprocate in relationships. If you do, set your sights on a Scorpio because they will love you for life.
Intuitive
Scorpios have a knack for being able to figure out things that nobody else can. They have naturally powerful intuition that helps them with this. They seem to have a built in lie detector, and they know how to read body language very well. They're able to read between the lines, can tell when someone is being fake, and have a pretty good idea of what's about to happen. Maybe intuition is a skill for some people, but it's something that Scorpios are just born with. Learn how to develop your own intuitive abilities here: Being Intuitive-Trusting Your Inner Voice
Empathic
One thing that makes Scorpios so intuitive is the fact that they're naturally empathic. The gift of empathy allows them to fully understand other people's feelings, because they can basically feel what you are feeling. They can sense when someone who they love is suffering, and needs them from miles away sometimes. A lot of Scorpios are animal whisperers because they can feel animals' feelings. They are excellent listeners and natural counselors because of their gift of empathy. It can overwhelm them sometimes though, and they have to make sure to keep up their emotional shields so they don't get overpowered.
Sexy
Confidence, determination, and emotional depth are all things that people tend to look for in a lover. Scorpio has all of those qualities. The drive and determination that Scorpio shows when they're working towards something turns a lot of people on. It helps them to be highly successful and when they're applying themselves to things they're good at they're in their element.They won't dull themselves down to suit anyone and don't have a problem telling someone that something doesn't work for them. They know their worth, and that's very alluring to potential lovers. They can be very mysterious too, and a lot of people are drawn to the unknown. You can find out how to lure a sexy Scorpio with aphrodisiacs here: How to Use an Aphrodisiac for Love and Attraction
Focused
Scorpios have a natural drive to finish whatever they start. Never underestimate the energy and drive of a Scorpio to roll up their sleeves and see something through to the end. They don't care how long it takes, they don't care if they get bored, and they don't care if people think they're wasting their time. They also pick and choose very carefully what they dedicate themselves to, so know that they will have thought things through before they even get started. Every good cause deserves to have a focused Scorpio on their team. Just keep in mind that they will also finish things that other people started, including fights, so don't go there.
Scorpio’s Ten Worst Traits
Hopefully our Scorpios feel sufficiently praised at this point. We could write for days about how awesome Scorpios are, but we have to discuss their worst traits. They can be aggressive to the point of being scary and downright jealous sometimes. They can be obsessive and emotionally unstable too. Read on to find out the ten worst traits of Scorpio.
Jealous
When a Scorpio is focused on you, they won't do anything to make you question that. That's why it blows their mind why you would. It doesn't matter if you're friends, lovers, or if you work together on some type of a team. A Scorpio appreciates and also expects the same amount of loyalty that they put into anything. When you fail to hold up your part of that, it really gets to them. They will not have just invested their time, but also a lot of emotional energy. When they see you applying more energy on something or someone else instead of them, they resent the hell out of it. If you don't want your Scorpio to be jealous, don't make them feel that way. Even if you’re an ex, if they get jealous they just might get revenge. Find out how to get the best revenge on an ex here: How Do I Get Revenge on My Ex?
Vindictive
Let's talk a little bit more about that revenge. Why on earth do Scorpios invest their time and energy on getting revenge? Because it makes them feel better. They feel hurt more strongly than a lot of other signs do. If you've hurt them, they want you to hurt too, because they feel like that's fair. Let’s assume for a minute that you didn’t do anything wrong but your Scorpio is angry anyways. For your sake, you better hope you didn't. Sit down and have a heart to heart talk with them. Be brutally honest about everything that happened and honest about the way you feel about it. If they misunderstood and got mad, the anger will dissolve and they'll be happy again. Hopefully.
Scary
Why should you think about keeping a Scorpio happy at all? If a Scorpio is upset, they can be downright terrifying, from emotional meltdowns to getting revenge by breaking all your stuff, or worse, even being self-destructive. An upset and unbalanced Scorpio is not a pretty sight. They're just naturally very emotional people who care very deeply, so when they feel wounded it destroys something inside them, and they show that through their actions. Know this before you want a Scorpio in your life and be brutally honest with yourself. If you can't be loyal, don't be in a relationship with them. Leave before you commit if you can’t be true to a Scorpio and you can find out how here: How to Know It’s Time to Leave
Aggressive
That strong dedication Scorpio has can make them overly aggressive. They can overdo anything. To be fair though, Scorpios aren't the only sign that are guilty of this. If there are flogging a dead horse, meaning refusing to let something go or watering dead flowers, meaning cultivating a dead relationship there's only one thing you can do. Sit them down and have a serious talk with them. It's going to be hard for them to admit at first that they're doing that, but you need to get the ball rolling so that they can be aware that it's going on. Scorpios might be dedicated, but they're not stupid. They will remember that you've had their back once they realize they took something too far.
Self-Control Issues
Being an emotional Sign isn't all sympathy and support for other people. Sometimes being an emotional Sign means that your emotions eat you alive, and that's not fair to Scorpios. The same solution to this as the one that you follow when Scorpio is being too aggressive about something. Sit them down and have a talk with them about it. Listen and validate their feelings first. Then point out how lack of self-control is not helping them reach their goals. They will reign themselves in. They may be erring on the side of self-sabotage, but there is help. Find it here: How to Stop Self Destruction
Grudge Holding
When a Scorpio gets upset and they don't feel like there is a satisfying resolution it's going to be difficult for them to get over it. At all. Some people call that holding an unhealthy grudge. Scorpios call it remembering what happened and protecting themselves from it happening again. Sometimes Scorpios take that too far and hold a grudge even if nobody did anything wrong. If a Scorpio is holding a grudge against you and you either didn't do anything wrong or you're sorry and it's not going to happen again, the only thing you're going to have to do is steer clear of them. Apologize first and grovel as much as possible to be safe.
Manipulative
Scorpios are masterful at controlling situations. The fact that they're natural empaths helps them to know what buttons to push. For example, one Scorpio was angry with the author, even though she felt she hadn't done anything wrong. The Scorpio wanted revenge and pretended to apologize to get close to her. She caught him before he could strike, but he certainly had her convinced. Scorpios know just what to say and do, and they know how to tell people what they want to hear. You're not going to change them, so be aware when they are being overly persuasive. You can learn how to be persuasive too here: Harnessing the Powers of Persuasion
Selfish
Anyone with such high levels of sensitivity has learned to be selfish. It's necessary for basic self-care. You try being someone who can feel other people's feelings, is constantly on call to reassure people, and who gets your feelings hurt very easily. See if you don't have to start thinking about yourself more often. Scorpios aren't typically over the top self-centered unless it's with someone who they don't care about. If they don't care about you, that's your bad luck. If you have a relationship with the Scorpio and you feel that they're being unfairly self-centered with you, again, have a talk with them. If they care about you, they will care about that.
Obsessive
Scorpio’s powerful drive can send them past the point of compulsion sometimes. They use this to their advantage to obsessively work and succeed at things that other people constantly seem to fail. It can consume them to the point that they can't think of anything else though. When you see your Scorpio doing this, pull them aside and point it out. Tell them they need to take some time off or emotionally disengage. Redirecting them with a night out, a rest break like a nap, or even a three day vacation will help to reset them. You can also remind them to be patient with some tips from here: Learning the Fine Art of Patience
Emotionally Unstable
If Scorpios are extremely hurt, extremely excited, or very happy, it can completely destabilize them. How can somebody be too happy? Some Scorpios get so happy when it's your birthday they forget not to blow all their money, for example. When your Scorpio goes off the deep end because of emotions, pull them aside and redirect them. If it's a negative emotion, they may need some type of resolution before they feel stabilized again and to be completely honest, that's very fair. Patience, love, and emotional support gets your Scorpio through a time of emotional instability.
Loyal, sexy, and powerfully intuitive Scorpios are some of the most interesting and passionate people in the Zodiac. They're also obsessive, manipulative, and downright vindictive when things go wrong sometimes. Maneuvering the bad traits with your Scorpio as necessary to enjoy their best traits. Love, heart to heart talks, and patience will get you both through. Together. That's what it's all about. Nothing beats Scorpio love!
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About the Author: Lady Saoirse has studied magic and lore for most of her life but started walking her own Magical Path after being spiritually reborn in the desert. Today she is a High Priestess for The Temple of the Goddess, she is a psychic advisor and spiritual counselor, she shares her gifts as a Psychic and Content Writer for Mysticsense and SpiritualBlossom, and she writes for PaganPages.Org emag and Green Egg Magazine.
