Scorpio Quotations
Welcome to my page of quotations about Scorpios and their zodiac sign. I am an October-born sun-and-moon double Scorpio, ascendant Sagittarius. An INFJ and HSP to boot. Which from what I understand makes me just one side or the other of crazy. But in the best possible way, of course. Please enjoy the quotes.
—tg
SEE ALSO:
ASTROLOGY,
OCTOBER,
NOVEMBER,
AUTUMN,
WINTER,
SCORPIONS,
SCORPIUS CONSTELLATION,
OPALS,
BIRTHDAYS,
STARS,
FATE
October is drawn in a raiment of yellow and carnation; upon the head a garland of Oak leaves, in the right hand the sign Scorpio, in the left a basket of services. ~The Perennial Calendar, and Companion to the Almanack, 1824, edited by Thomas Forster (1789–1860)
Complexity of temperament makes Scorpios difficult to understand. ~Terraize H. McDonnell, "The Stars and Their Planets: Terraize H. McDonnell Considers the Scorpio People," Motion Picture: The Quality Magazine of the Screen, November 1923
At my Nativity, my ascendent was the [watery] signe of Scorpius, I was born in the Planetary hour of Saturne, and I think I have a piece of that Leaden Planet in me. ~Thomas Browne(1605–1682)
Scorpio was considered by the ancient astrologers as a sign accursed.... The Egyptians or Chaldeans, who first arranged the Zodiac, might have placed Scorpio in this part of the heavens to denote that when the sun enters this sign, the diseases incident to the fruit season would prevail; since Autumn, which abounded in fruit, often brought with it a great variety of diseases, and might be thus fitly represented by that venomous animal, the scorpion, who, as he recedes, wounds with a sting in his tail. ~Elijah H. Burritt, The Geography of the Heavens, 1833
The sign ♏︎ (Scorpio) represents the department of the reproductive organs, and is the foundation or fire-principle of the nature, giving snap and vim to the entire system, feeding and sustaining the mind and life of the body.... The Reproductive Trinity begins at the autumnal meridian, September 22, and ends at the winter solstice, December 21. ~Hiram E. Butler, Solar Biology, 1887
Scorpio governs the lower part of the body and back, such as the kidneys, bladder, uterus, and lower parts of the intestines, and the sexual organs. ~L.D. Broughton, The Elements of Astrology, 1898
♏︎ (Scorpio). October 23 toNovember 22. This class belong to the department of the sex function, and therefore to the fires of life. They have a great deal of magnetic heat in their system, and if proper conditions of health exist, will not suffer much from the cold. They have strong appetites and strong passions, and, when angry, a very high temper: they have, besides, a great deal of jealousy in their nature. They are quite conservative and conventional, proud, and apt to be pretentious. They set too much value on external appearances, and are rather inclined to be extravagant and self-gratifying. They love, and even venerate, great book knowledge. Their habit is usually silent and dignified, weighing well their words to be sure they are right before speaking — yet they are often able to make themselves felt without a word. Through the magnetism of the hands, in connection with their great vitality, they have the ability to cure disease; this is especially the case where their bodily condition has been cared for, and preserved in health and strength. The only disease to which this nature is constitutionally liable is heart disease. In their love relations, they are controlled almost wholly by the passional nature; so much so, that, if not gratified by their companion, they are easily led astray. In their anger they are very subtle and vindictive. ~Hiram Erastus Butler (1841–1916), Solar Biology: A Scientific Method of Delineating Character, etc. from Date of Birth, 1887
Scorpio natives, those born between the dates October 23rd and November 22nd are said to be strong but reserved in speech. Scorpio governs the region of the groin. It is a feminine sign and unfortunate. The red carnation is the flower and topaz the gem. ~William Tyler Olcott, "Scorpio, The Scorpion," Star Lore of All Ages, 1911
I don't believe in astrology — we Scorpios are too scientific for that sort of thing. ~Bob Thaves, Frank and Ernest, 1978 March 2nd, ©Thaves, FrankAndErnest.com
I'm a Scorpio, and Scorpios burn themselves out and eat themselves up and they are careless about themselves... I swing between happiness and misery and I cry easily. I am a mixture of my mother's determination and my father's optimism. And how do I explain what I am? Part prude and part non-conforming and I say what I think and I don't dissemble... ~Vivien Leigh, interview, 1960
Scorpios have a very strong and vivid imagination, with a clear, sharp and penetrating mind... ~Max Heindel and Augusta Foss Heindel, The Message of the Stars: An Esoteric Exposition of Medical and Natal Astrology, 1918
Scorpios are known for the skilled use of others' resources. ~Mary Valby, The Quotable Scorpio, 2011 [Oh my gosh, I was *born* to be a quotation anthologist!—tg]
Scorpio people... should never let their remarkable capability for calm deliberation degenerate into procrastination. ~Walter B. Gibson and Litzka R. Gibson, "Astrology," The Complete Illustrated Book of the Psychic Sciences, 1966
Scorpios can resist temptation, but they'd rather not. ~Jim Davis, "Garfield on Astrology," Garfield's Guide to Everything, 2004
Scorpios are the most misunderstood sign of the entire zodiac. ~Mademoiselle, 1972
Scorpios are constantly searching for answers... ~Edmund L. Van Deusen, 1976
Scorpios are perfectionists... Scorpios are basically homebodies and dislike crowds. ~Paul Rosner and Joyce Nunn
Scorpios are more conscious of the war in their own natures than are most people. Perhaps they are ashamed of their intense feelings and it is for this reason that they tend to be secretive... ~Sheila Geddes, 1980
Scorpios are capable, in a truly Plutonian fashion, of completely and suddenly changing their life styles... ~Sheila Geddes, 1980
Scorpios are seekers of truth and hardworking, though they can easily be diverted. They are believed to be secretive, and it is felt that no one person is ever aware of the many sides of a Scorpio friend, lover, or child. ~Marion McCue, 1977
Scorpios are, in fact, often deceptively calm, keeping their true feelings secret. ~Fleming Lee, 1973
Scorpio people... are full of worries over things that may happen, but never do... Sarcasm that stings like a scorpion is aye upon the tip of their tongue, yet their love is strong, and their aspirations lofty. Thus there are two natures struggling in the Scorpio and they need much sympathy and forbearance from their friends. In the hour of danger they never flinch, but perform deeds of heroism with a disregard of self that amounts to foolhardiness. The mind is sharp, cool and collected... ~Max Heindel and Augusta Foss Heindel, The Message of the Stars: An Esoteric Exposition of Medical and Natal Astrology, 1918
Scorpios are... quiet people with an inner strength, sharp vision, and a deep understanding. They can be secretive loners who resist change. They tend to be courageous, strong-willed and idealistic, with a strong, healthy desire to succeed. They sometimes have perception bordering on the psychic, and they almost always have a deep survival instinct. ~Carole Potter
According to the opinion of the world's most prominent astrologer, the people of Scorpio are quoted as being "either angels or devils," but, fortunately, the majority of them are fine characters. Scorpios possess an inexhaustible fund of sympathy and are drawn to champion the downtrodden and depressed. They display a superficial sternness, masking the real kindliness that exists in their naturally secretive natures. They are just and sincere in all of their convictions. The people of Scorpio are attracted by projects characterized by novelty, daring, or uncertainty. Although naturally indolent, they can become sincerely efficient in pursing a clearly defined course of action and excel at doing the greatest amount of work with the slightest expenditure of effort. They are perceptive and possess brilliant mentality and humor. Scorpios detest underhand methods, but they should always examine their own experiences before criticizing others. ~Terraize H. McDonnell, "The Stars and Their Planets: Terraize H. McDonnell Considers the Scorpio People," Motion Picture: The Quality Magazine of the Screen, November 1923[modified —tg]
Scorpios are clever and strong-willed... ~John Eric Nolt
Scorpio people are quiet, even secretive in manner, yet highly observant. ~Walter B. Gibson and Litzka R. Gibson, "Astrology," The Complete Illustrated Book of the Psychic Sciences, 1966
The Sun in Scorpio has a feeling that he knows better than anybody else. ~Max Heindel and Augusta Foss Heindel, The Message of the Stars: An Esoteric Exposition of Medical and Natal Astrology, 1918
Scorpios are never content with half measures, either they go to one extreme or the other, good or bad. Those who show the good side of Scorpio have splendid constructive and executive abilities. They are brusque but honest and just, indefatigable workers, and always ready to sacrifice themselves for the good of others by rebelling against oppression or in other ways unselfishly working for the cause they have espoused. ~Max Heindel and Augusta Foss Heindel, The Message of the Stars: An Esoteric Exposition of Medical and Natal Astrology, 1918
Scorpio people are blunt, argumentative, and natural fighters, but their coolness under fire deceives the opposition and adds to the Scorpio strength. ~Walter B. Gibson and Litzka R. Gibson, "Astrology," The Complete Illustrated Book of the Psychic Sciences, 1966
The Sun in Scorpio accentuates the good traits, and gives a love of mysticism; but Mars, the ruler, brings out the worldly side of the sign, it makes scoffers and sceptics. ~Max Heindel and Augusta Foss Heindel, The Message of the Stars: An Esoteric Exposition of Medical and Natal Astrology, 1918
The Moon in Scorpio gives a courageous, independent and energetic disposition. He is often very abrupt in his manners and blunt in speech. He is not to be coerced by threats, but singularly amenable to kindness. He has a strong and stubborn will and determination to carry out whatever he undertakes. This position also gives a considerable attraction toward the occult sciences. Affliction may lead to excess in gratification of the senses. ~Max Heindel and Augusta Foss Heindel, "The Moon in the Twelve Signs," The Message of the Stars: An Esoteric Exposition of Medical and Natal Astrology, 1918[a little altered —tg]
Moon in Scorpio, independent, self-reliant, are clear and logical in the realms of the five senses, only difficult to form an acquaintance with... ~Alvidas, et al., Science and Key of Life: Planetary Influences, 1902
People born on October 26th, in the Libra-Scorpio Cusp, are secretive and tenacious. They are restless, keenly sensitive, compassionate, and can be worrywarts. Naturally temperamental and born mimics, they have a vivid imagination and are resourceful in regard to self-entertainment. These people could succeed as humorists, public speakers, or surgeons. ~Terraize H. McDonnell, "The Stars and Their Planets: Terraize H. McDonnell Considers the Scorpio People," Motion Picture: The Quality Magazine of the Screen, November 1923[modified —tg]
Brunette Scorpio women become gossips in their old age. ~Terraize H. McDonnell, "The Stars and Their Planets: Terraize H. McDonnell Considers the Scorpio People," Motion Picture: The Quality Magazine of the Screen, November 1923 [Hmm. Good thing I'm blonde.—tg]
Complexity of temperament makes Scorpios difficult to understand. ~Terraize H. McDonnell, "The Stars and Their Planets: Terraize H. McDonnell Considers the Scorpio People," Motion Picture: The Quality Magazine of the Screen, November 1923
At my Nativity, my ascendent was the [watery] signe of Scorpius, I was born in the Planetary hour of Saturne, and I think I have a piece of that Leaden Planet in me. ~Thomas Browne
Scorpio was considered by the ancient astrologers as a sign accursed.... The Egyptians or Chaldeans, who first arranged the Zodiac, might have placed Scorpio in this part of the heavens to denote that when the sun enters this sign, the diseases incident to the fruit season would prevail; since Autumn, which abounded in fruit, often brought with it a great variety of diseases, and might be thus fitly represented by that venomous animal, the scorpion, who, as he recedes, wounds with a sting in his tail. ~Elijah H. Burritt, The Geography of the Heavens, 1833
The sign ♏︎ (Scorpio) represents the department of the reproductive organs, and is the foundation or fire-principle of the nature, giving snap and vim to the entire system, feeding and sustaining the mind and life of the body.... The Reproductive Trinity begins at the autumnal meridian, September 22, and ends at the winter solstice, December 21. ~Hiram E. Butler, Solar Biology, 1887
Scorpio governs the lower part of the body and back, such as the kidneys, bladder, uterus, and lower parts of the intestines, and the sexual organs. ~L.D. Broughton, The Elements of Astrology, 1898
♏︎ (Scorpio). October 23 to
Scorpio natives, those born between the dates October 23rd and November 22nd are said to be strong but reserved in speech. Scorpio governs the region of the groin. It is a feminine sign and unfortunate. The red carnation is the flower and topaz the gem. ~William Tyler Olcott, "Scorpio, The Scorpion," Star Lore of All Ages, 1911
I don't believe in astrology — we Scorpios are too scientific for that sort of thing. ~Bob Thaves, Frank and Ernest, 1978 March 2nd, ©Thaves, FrankAndErnest.com
I'm a Scorpio, and Scorpios burn themselves out and eat themselves up and they are careless about themselves... I swing between happiness and misery and I cry easily. I am a mixture of my mother's determination and my father's optimism. And how do I explain what I am? Part prude and part non-conforming and I say what I think and I don't dissemble... ~Vivien Leigh, interview, 1960
Scorpios have a very strong and vivid imagination, with a clear, sharp and penetrating mind... ~Max Heindel and Augusta Foss Heindel, The Message of the Stars: An Esoteric Exposition of Medical and Natal Astrology, 1918
Scorpios are known for the skilled use of others' resources. ~Mary Valby, The Quotable Scorpio, 2011 [Oh my gosh, I was *born* to be a quotation anthologist!
Scorpio people... should never let their remarkable capability for calm deliberation degenerate into procrastination. ~Walter B. Gibson and Litzka R. Gibson, "Astrology," The Complete Illustrated Book of the Psychic Sciences, 1966
Scorpios can resist temptation, but they'd rather not. ~Jim Davis, "Garfield on Astrology," Garfield's Guide to Everything, 2004
Scorpios are the most misunderstood sign of the entire zodiac. ~Mademoiselle, 1972
Scorpios are constantly searching for answers... ~Edmund L. Van Deusen, 1976
Scorpios are perfectionists... Scorpios are basically homebodies and dislike crowds. ~Paul Rosner and Joyce Nunn
Scorpios are more conscious of the war in their own natures than are most people. Perhaps they are ashamed of their intense feelings and it is for this reason that they tend to be secretive... ~Sheila Geddes, 1980
Scorpios are capable, in a truly Plutonian fashion, of completely and suddenly changing their life styles... ~Sheila Geddes, 1980
Scorpios are seekers of truth and hardworking, though they can easily be diverted. They are believed to be secretive, and it is felt that no one person is ever aware of the many sides of a Scorpio friend, lover, or child. ~Marion McCue, 1977
Scorpios are, in fact, often deceptively calm, keeping their true feelings secret. ~Fleming Lee, 1973
Scorpio people... are full of worries over things that may happen, but never do... Sarcasm that stings like a scorpion is aye upon the tip of their tongue, yet their love is strong, and their aspirations lofty. Thus there are two natures struggling in the Scorpio and they need much sympathy and forbearance from their friends. In the hour of danger they never flinch, but perform deeds of heroism with a disregard of self that amounts to foolhardiness. The mind is sharp, cool and collected... ~Max Heindel and Augusta Foss Heindel, The Message of the Stars: An Esoteric Exposition of Medical and Natal Astrology, 1918
Scorpios are... quiet people with an inner strength, sharp vision, and a deep understanding. They can be secretive loners who resist change. They tend to be courageous, strong-willed and idealistic, with a strong, healthy desire to succeed. They sometimes have perception bordering on the psychic, and they almost always have a deep survival instinct. ~Carole Potter
According to the opinion of the world's most prominent astrologer, the people of Scorpio are quoted as being "either angels or devils," but, fortunately, the majority of them are fine characters. Scorpios possess an inexhaustible fund of sympathy and are drawn to champion the downtrodden and depressed. They display a superficial sternness, masking the real kindliness that exists in their naturally secretive natures. They are just and sincere in all of their convictions. The people of Scorpio are attracted by projects characterized by novelty, daring, or uncertainty. Although naturally indolent, they can become sincerely efficient in pursing a clearly defined course of action and excel at doing the greatest amount of work with the slightest expenditure of effort. They are perceptive and possess brilliant mentality and humor. Scorpios detest underhand methods, but they should always examine their own experiences before criticizing others. ~Terraize H. McDonnell, "The Stars and Their Planets: Terraize H. McDonnell Considers the Scorpio People," Motion Picture: The Quality Magazine of the Screen, November 1923
Scorpios are clever and strong-willed... ~John Eric Nolt
Scorpio people are quiet, even secretive in manner, yet highly observant. ~Walter B. Gibson and Litzka R. Gibson, "Astrology," The Complete Illustrated Book of the Psychic Sciences, 1966
The Sun in Scorpio has a feeling that he knows better than anybody else. ~Max Heindel and Augusta Foss Heindel, The Message of the Stars: An Esoteric Exposition of Medical and Natal Astrology, 1918
Scorpios are never content with half measures, either they go to one extreme or the other, good or bad. Those who show the good side of Scorpio have splendid constructive and executive abilities. They are brusque but honest and just, indefatigable workers, and always ready to sacrifice themselves for the good of others by rebelling against oppression or in other ways unselfishly working for the cause they have espoused. ~Max Heindel and Augusta Foss Heindel, The Message of the Stars: An Esoteric Exposition of Medical and Natal Astrology, 1918
Scorpio people are blunt, argumentative, and natural fighters, but their coolness under fire deceives the opposition and adds to the Scorpio strength. ~Walter B. Gibson and Litzka R. Gibson, "Astrology," The Complete Illustrated Book of the Psychic Sciences, 1966
The Sun in Scorpio accentuates the good traits, and gives a love of mysticism; but Mars, the ruler, brings out the worldly side of the sign, it makes scoffers and sceptics. ~Max Heindel and Augusta Foss Heindel, The Message of the Stars: An Esoteric Exposition of Medical and Natal Astrology, 1918
The Moon in Scorpio gives a courageous, independent and energetic disposition. He is often very abrupt in his manners and blunt in speech. He is not to be coerced by threats, but singularly amenable to kindness. He has a strong and stubborn will and determination to carry out whatever he undertakes. This position also gives a considerable attraction toward the occult sciences. Affliction may lead to excess in gratification of the senses. ~Max Heindel and Augusta Foss Heindel, "The Moon in the Twelve Signs," The Message of the Stars: An Esoteric Exposition of Medical and Natal Astrology, 1918
Moon in Scorpio, independent, self-reliant, are clear and logical in the realms of the five senses, only difficult to form an acquaintance with... ~Alvidas, et al., Science and Key of Life: Planetary Influences, 1902
People born on October 26th, in the Libra-Scorpio Cusp, are secretive and tenacious. They are restless, keenly sensitive, compassionate, and can be worrywarts. Naturally temperamental and born mimics, they have a vivid imagination and are resourceful in regard to self-entertainment. These people could succeed as humorists, public speakers, or surgeons. ~Terraize H. McDonnell, "The Stars and Their Planets: Terraize H. McDonnell Considers the Scorpio People," Motion Picture: The Quality Magazine of the Screen, November 1923
Brunette Scorpio women become gossips in their old age. ~Terraize H. McDonnell, "The Stars and Their Planets: Terraize H. McDonnell Considers the Scorpio People," Motion Picture: The Quality Magazine of the Screen, November 1923 [Hmm. Good thing I'm blonde.