Richard is "The Eagle Side of Scorpio"

Sun in Scorpio:

The classic sexy sign, often lives up to its reputation. A deep, physical need for sex is prevalent, but may be repressed and channeled elsewhere. When attracted to someone, it's never say die until consummated. Sex transcends and self-immolates. May go to extremes to lose the self in orgasm. Keeps secrets and may need to. Likes power games in sex -- dominance and submission are prevalent but not always overt. Magnetic, but may be overly serious. Love and death as Wagnerian themes.

Moon in Cancer:

Overly sensitive at times, but doesn't show it. May seem hard or cynical at first, but wants tender, family-style loving underneath. Very sympathetic to others' troubles. A good shoulder to cry on, but takes a while to open up. Sex must be emotional, not too mechanical. Technicalities hinder. A oneperson lover, retreats if other appears on scene. Wants to envelop lover totally, dissolve into emotions of love. Gives and needs lots of attention. Total involvement once committed.

Ascendant in Leo:

Playful, outgoing, full of fun and very much in the moment, with little immediate need for commitment. Sex is play, happy amusement to please the body. Emotions and commitment are separate, come later, depending. Radiant, sunny disposition may belie other needs underneath, but physical sex drive is likely strong and needs satisfaction before inner self can be examined. Open and honest. Looks more for affection than technique. The spirit of the thing is what counts, not details.

Sun Trine Moon: (+) Inner assurance, secure, a good person to lean on in a pinch. Both partners are ok so sex gets off on solid footing.

Sun Conjunct Mercury: (+) Translates feelings, motives into thoughts well, but mind is the servant of inner drive. Sex is an intellectual game.

Sun Semisquare Venus: (+) Easy charm, warm and steady desire, an urge to please self and others are major motives. Inner energy source.

Sun Sextile Saturn: (+) Deliberate pacing, careful and sure of self; reliable when committed. Likes structure but not a prude. Good to lean on.

Sun Sesquiquadrate Uranus: (+) Original, a mover not afraid to try new techniques and approaches that profit. A risk-taker but not unwisely so.

Sun Square Pluto: (+) Deep inner drive, self-confidence not easily shaken. Takes control well when things get out of hand. Knows answers.

Sun Square Ascendant: (+) Easy carriage, appears in control of things. Good sense of timing; can make first move with assurance or wait easily.

Moon Sextile Saturn: (+) Envelops carefully, knows just the limits of love. Cares and protects and nurtures long-range, solid communication.

Moon Square Neptune: (+) Responsive, passive partner who will follow anywhere. A trusting lover, confident of desires and can realize them.

Venus Sesquiquadrate Ascendant: (+) Physically attractive, uses looks to best. Loves body and shows it. Sensuous touch that pulls in lover and stokes fires.

Pluto Conjunct Ascendant: (+) Knows limits and works well within them; fearless accordingly. Knows what's right, then goes ahead. Inner strength.

Information About Scorpio

As the eighth sign of the zodiac, Scorpio represents the eighth stage in the evolution of man and his place in theuniverse. This stage is concerned with an emotional development that goes beyond Cancerian concern with home and family. Scorpio's emotional involvement is not based on love or pleasure, but on the control and understanding of human emotions and the role they play in the mysterious process of life and death. Though all Scorpios do not spend their lives pondering the mysteries of life and death, most of them are inquisitive, probing individuals. They are fascinated with how things work, especially people. Their mental and physical powers of recuperation are remarkable, and truly evolved Scorpios can learn to use their power to help and inspire others.

Scorpios are stubborn and impervious to changes not of their own making. However they accomplish many things in life because of their tenacity in sticking with projects when others lose patience and stamina. On the surface they may seem easy-going, congenial, and gregarious but they are also extremely tenacious with a tendency to manipulate and control. Keys to their success are a strong will and the ability to get to the bottom of things. They want answers and doggedly persist until they get them. Astrological symbols for Scorpio are the scorpion and the eagle. They representative the potency and range of the formidable power and control that Scorpios can develop.

Scorpios react emotionally to everything they experience in life. Before they take physical action, before they sort out the practicality of what they are doing, and before they reason things out intellectually, they express their feelings. Though their emotions are the strongest motivational factor in their behavior, unlike the emotionally oriented Cancerians and Pisceans, Scorpios are not apt to wear their hearts on their sleeves. They consciously or subconsciously want to dominate relationships and rarely exhibit emotions openly. Even when they seem to be open, they always hold back something of themselves. They may not intentionally want to be mysterious but many of them manage to appear enigmatic anyway. They do not like being crossed or manipulated, and react to such treatment with sarcasm and vengefulness.

Modern astrologers assign Pluto, planet of intensity and depth, as the ruler of Scorpio. Ancient astrologers (unaware of Pluto's existence) assigned Mars, planet of fire and energy, as the ruler of Scorpio. Both of these planets can be seen to influence the nature of those born in Scorpio. The focus and concentration of their expressions and personality makes them appear magnetic and powerful. The fiery energy of Mars that is exhibited when they are enthusiastic attracts and inspire others. Their intensity can be overwhelming but also subtle. Their considerable energy is not aroused or employed just to have something to do as is often the case with Aries, the other Mars-ruled personality. Unlike Aries, Scorpio is not openly combative unless it becomes necessary. Their privacy is tightly protected, and others get to know them only up to a certain point. They may not show any sign of inner struggle but when they are after something or someone their determination is fierce. Should they not be favored in the outcome, they are not willing or gracious losers. They are not arrogant and, in fact, are quite interested in others and what others have to say. However they often exhibit a self-sufficiency that implies there isn't much they don't already know.

Scorpios have a strong, competitive nature. With little effort they become exceptional athletes. They want real challenges and will not easily suffer would-be competitors who do not possess skills that are equal to their own. They enjoy sports that require strength, swiftness, and cunning. Body-building, soccer, hockey, hunting, swimming, scuba diving, and spelunking are favorite activities. Scorpio is associated with the mythical phoenix rising from the ashes.

This symbol not only represents their own recuperative powers, it also represents their resourceful ability to create something new out of something old or useless. Recycling, and renovating homes and other buildings are typical projects for which they are well suited. Creative potentials include those who are outstanding cooks, writers, designers, and composers. Their shrewdness in assessing value makes them excellent real estate agents and developers, bankers, stockbrokers, and financial planners.

Scorpio colors are red, black, midnight blue, and emerald green. Vulnerable parts of the body are the reproductive organs and excretory system. Headaches, infections, and fevers are Scorpio complaints. Topaz is Scorpio's birthstone. The Roman naturalist, Pliny the Elder, traced the name to the Island of Topazos which, in Greek means "to guess. " This meaning is a fair description of the inquisitive, mystery-loving nature of Scorpio. Topaz, one of the hardest minerals, cannot be cut with a knife. It is yet another representation of the impenetrable Scorpio nature. Scorpio flowers include the anemone, heather, and gardenia.

Scorpio by Kim Bradley

Scorpio is often the most misunderstood sign of the zodiac. Since their sign is the sex sign people often mistake Scorpio's passion for sexual passion. Since it is said Scorpio is intense and honest people often shy away from the Scorps because they are afraid they will be burned. All these are misunderstanding and misconceptions about what I think is one of the greatest signs.

Scorpios like to travel under a disguise becuase of this legendary misunderstanding. They really want to live in the world with the rest of us so they try to hide their penetrating gaze and fit in. Even if the Scorpio you happen to meet is a master of hiding his personality look into his eyes and if you feel like he's reading your soul you can be pretty sure he's a Scorp. Another clue is that he is a self assured person. Scorps know who they are and what they are and they can't be persuaded that the way they are isn't the right way. No matter what you do, insults just don't faze them because they are assured of themselves.

Becuase they are so self asured Scorps will give you unfailingly honest answers. If you want the naked truth ask your Scorpio friend. The answer may hurt but you know that you've been told the way it is. Don't think becuase of this that Scorpios are full of bad news and ill praise. If they think you're good at something they'll be just as quick to tell you that.

You might think because of their honesty that Scorps don't have many friends. On the contrary they often have quite a few or maybe just a couple, but these think they're the greatest thing since sliced bread. Scorpio is one of the most loyal signs. When you've made a friend with a Scorpio you've made one for life, unless you cross him down the road that is. He'll pay back every kindness you give him and if you watch carefully you'll catch him doing the same for other people he thinks deserving. But be careful, a Scorpio never forgets a wrongdoing. If they live up to the potential of their sign they just write the person out of their life but many Scorpios hold a grude that can last a lifetime and will reciprocate any wrongdoing with double action.

All scorpios have great potential. They often become accomplished leaders, scientists, artists or authors. They can draw on their intense intelligence and will power to get almost anything they want in life. Remeber those eyes I warned you about, the ones that can read your soul? Well, those eyes are just a manifestation of the Scorpian will power that lies inside. Once Scorps decided they want something, they go after it and often seem to achieve it with out a blink of the eye. However, unfortunately not all Scorpios use this awesome power of theirs for the best. Instead of rising above this world's pettiness they often try to sink into the lowest places they can find because they twist their forceful courage and psychic abliities into revenge and dabbling in the dark arts. Even when a Scorpio has fallen they still have that incredible charisma that sends a "keep clear" message to all who try to take advantage of them

Though the typical Scorpio man doesn't look quite like this you can bet that he will have some intriguing quality to him. If he doesn't catch you with his eyes or his passionate manner you are probably attracted to his will or his charisma. Whatever a girl could want, the Scorp man has got it, unless of course you want the average. The "average" Scorpio man is far from average.

You might wonder about that little passion thing I mentioned above. The Scorpio you know, passionate? Don't be taken in by a cool exterior or a self assured appearance, that Scorp is just bubbling inside with fierce ideas and emotions. If you can't handle this don't even bother to get involved with a Scorpio man, he will burn you and you'll be hurting for a long time afterward. If you decided you can deal with incredible will and intense nature then read on.

Scorpios are invicible, the master of both intellect and emotion. Even so they are always boiling below their controlled surface so be careful not to press any buttons or cause him any wrong or you might find yourself in the path of a maelstorm. He has to win, and doubly so when he feels he has been wronged. Even so he will practice good sportmanship. He loves a good mystery and you are likely to be the object of his scrutinazation so beware. He's just trying to figure you out, don't take offense.

He will love to be thought of highly and concentrates on his ideas of moral and virtue but if people disagree with him and his public opinion suffers he won't mind at all.

He won't choose his friends, or lovers. lightly they have to measure up to his high standards. Once you are assured of his love don't worry that it will stray. As long as you are faifthful and keep him happy a Scorpio will almost never betray you for physical promiscuity so don't bother to get jealous, he will most likely shrug your protestations off as silly. On the other hand, don't even give him the suspicion that you are unfaithful to him, he will blow his top and you'll bear the mark on your psyche for a long while.

Scorpio men are hard to live with for most. They expect you to see them exactly as they see the world and most of us just don't do that. But don't despair, if you and a Scorpio hook up for life you will have a wonderful adventure and the kind of love and devotion that many only dream about.

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