Everything You Need to Know About Leo and Scorpio Compatibility

When a Leo's and a Scorpio’s worlds collide, expect a union of fire, passion, and dedication to each other's evolution. Both Leo and Scorpio are stubborn fixed signs, so they might experience a tug-of-war between each other’s egos—this won’t be a walk in the park!

However, both Leo and Scorpio are committed to speaking their truth and allow each other to feel understood. Fire sign Leo’s confidence and warm presence creates an open invitation for water sign Scorpio to let their guard down to be their most authentic self—no matter how deeply sensitive they can be. The key for a successful relationship between Leo and Scorpio—whether it be as friends, casually dating, or in a committed relationship—is that they allow one another the space to heal from the deep insecurities in their past.

Dates: July 23 to August 22

Element: Fire

Modality: Fixed

Ruler: The Sun

Represented by: The lion

Best personality traits: Confident, creative, loyal, generous, magnetic

Worst personality traits: Self-absorbed, stubborn, obnoxious

Famous Leos: Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck, Meghan Markle, Kylie Jenner, Daniel Radcliffe, Chris Hemsworth, Andrew Garfield, Viola Davis, Joey King, Jason Momoa, Greta Gerwig, Dylan and Cole Sprouse, Ryan Gosling, Cara Delevingne, Charli XCX, Phoebe Bridgers

Dates: October 23 to November 21

Element: Water

Modality: Fixed

Ruler: Pluto

Represented by: The scorpion

Best personality traits: Loyal, deep, mysterious, alluring, intense

Worst personality traits: Aloof, grudge-holding, stubborn

Famous Scorpios: Kendall Jenner, Drake, Winona Ryder, Willow Smith, Lorde, Amandla Stenberg, Katy Perry, Penn Badgley, Gabrielle Union, Tracee Ellis Ross, Ryan Reynolds, Frank Ocean, Matthew McConaughey, Julia Roberts, SZA, Emma Stone, Anne Hathaway

Leo and Scorpio are very different in many ways. Fire sign Leo is known for being one of the most spotlight-seeking signs of the zodiac, while water sign Scorpio is known as the most secretive. Leo is outgoing and has a huge circle of casual friends, while Scorpio tends to be reserved and keep a few super-close besties. These differences can mean the pair could clash, but if they stay open-minded and learn to compromise, they could also teach each other a lot.

As two fixed signs, Leo and Scorpio have a few traits in common, especially their loyalty and their stubbornness. Both of these signs will stick by their friends through thick and thin...and neither will admit when they're wrong.

Whenever Scorpio feels down, Leo is right beside their bestie to shine a light on how to get through a dark phase in their life. Leo will teach Scorpio the importance of living in the moment and no longer dwelling in the past. Ruled by the Sun, Leo finds their zest in life through their goals and aspirations. Leo brings the fun and adventure to this friendship, which ultimately creates a harmonious balance for intense Scorpio.

Scorpio’s desire to give their all to those closest to them makes quality time together one for the books. As this bond grows deeper together, Leo will always tell their Scorpio friend the truth, no matter how unfiltered it comes off. While Leo enjoys leading this friendship, they also offers to protect and cherish those they value most.

In turn, over-protective Scorpio might assume that they are in fact Leo’s one and only BFF, and focus all their energy on their Leo bestie. Luckily, Leo adores the attention from Scorpio! It's hard to keep these two apart from each other for long periods of time.

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Leo and Scorpio can expect to experience a sexual connection that’ll leave them breathless (literally), even after these two have moved on to new partners. Fiery Leo just might be the only one who can keep up with the sexual needs and desires of their Scorpio bae. Thanks to being ruled by the Sun, Leo has just the right amount of energy and stamina to match Scorpio's. Traditionally, Scorpio is ruled by the planet Mars, which highlights our sexual desires, lust, and exertion of energy. Combined, these two can go round after round.

The caveat between these two is Leo’s ability to enjoy going with the flow and find their groove on the dating scene, compared to Scorpio’s "all-or-nothing" outlook in life. The moment Scorpio’s feelings get involved, anything casual or above the surface just won’t cut it for these two.

In order for these two to make it through the long haul, fiery Leo must be willing to focus their energy on exactly who and what they want. Scorpio’s tendency to constantly obsess and control things in their life makes Leo feel as if their independence and freedom is stunted. The way for these two fixed signs to get through the rough patches within their relationship is by building a strong level of trust—absolutely no hidden secrets or omitting information! While this might be a challenge for Scorpio at first, they'll learn an important lesson of relinquishing control and seeing the good in others.

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What makes this pair most compatible in the long-term is their commitment to supporting one another’s passions and dreams—they're a true power couple! In marriage, both Leo and Scorpio understand the importance of putting their pride aside out of respect for each other and the longevity of their union. The vows they've both have made might as well be tattooed on each other, because if nothing else, they mean it with pure conviction.

As a married couple, both Leo and Scorpio have the flexibility to allow their differences in personalities shine through. It's no longer about one trying to out-lead or out-smart the other. Instead, they practice clear communication on what each other's needs are at the moment. Instead of idolizing each other as their most prized possession, these two see one another on a soul level that no one on the outside can seem to understand.

These two are very different when it comes to communication. Passionate Leo is outgoing and outspoken—they have no problem sharing their feelings or asking others about theirs. On the other hand, Scorpio has super deep feelings, but tends to hide them away. They're notoriously private, and it takes them a long time to trust someone long enough to open up. Confident Leo can help coax Scorpio out of their shell, but these two will have to practice understanding and compromise.

Both Leo and Scorpio are inherently loyal and expect the same from their partners. Which means these two are well-matched, right? Think again. See, the thing is that Scorpio is so ~mysterious~ even when they don't need to be, and it can put Leo on edge. Scorpio is the type to turn off "Find My Friends" because they don't want anyone to know what they had for lunch. I'm talking about keeping little, pointless secrets just for the sake of keeping secrets. It can drive Leo bonkers! So Scorpio, open up a little!

While these two aren't considered traditionally compatible—they're four signs apart, forming what astrologers call a square aspect—they can actually bring out the best in each other. There's no denying that they're very different, so it all depends on their willingness to work together and learn from each other. Ultimately, if they decide to work through the tension and pursue a relationship of any kind (be it a friendship, sexually, or a marriage), their shared passion and loyalty mean that they can be a great pair.

Together:

• Arnold Schwarzenegger (Leo) and Heather Milligan (Scorpio)
  
• Ethan Hawke (Scorpio) and Ryan Shawhughes (Leo)
• Stanley Tucci (Scorpio) and Felicity Blunt (Leo)
• Chloe Sevigny (Scorpio) and Siniša Mačković (Leo)

Broken up:

• Lisa Bonet (Scorpio) and Jason Momoa (Leo)
• Emma Stone (Scorpio) and Andrew Garfield (Leo)
• Drake (Scorpio) and Sophie Brussaux (Leo)
• Winona Ryder (Scorpio) and David Duchovny (Leo)
• Matthew McConaughey (Scorpio) and Sandra Bullock (Leo)

Leo

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Scorpio

• Scorpio and Aries
• Scorpio and Taurus
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• Scorpio and Cancer
• Scorpio and Virgo
• Scorpio and Libra
• Scorpio and Sagittarius
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• Scorpio and Pisces