Scorpio is a Fixed Water sign, ruled by Pluto. Before the discovery of Pluto, the ruling plant for this sign was Mars, and the two are more or less interchangeable with regard to the Scorpio personality, especially since the recent downgrade of Pluto from a full-blown planet to a "dwarf planet." As the eighth sign of the zodiac, the Scorpio individual is an intense, intuitive, complex, determined soul who gives life his all, for better or worse. Famous characters sharing this sign include Bill Gates (October 28), Prince Charles (November 14), and Charles Manson (November 12).
I'm not entirely sure whether or not that last sentence is a good thing...
Of all the signs of the zodiac, Scorpios are arguably the most recognizable due to their combination of straight-shooting directness, laser beam mental focus, and critical assessment.
This is mostly accurate, as I have a habit of sounding like a snide wise-ass by choosing an alternate way of saying something, a bit of an unnecessary euphemism of sorts, such as saying "my assertion wasn't as accurate as I hoped" vs. "I guessed wrong".
I don't know what the fuck "laser-beam mental focus" means. :/
The critical assessment is spot on. I'm one of those guys where part of my enjoyment of something comes from knowing
how or
why something works in addition to the fact that it simply
does, and I take pride in the fact that I'm able to do such a thing, as I know that not everyone can. This combo works like this; this rapper, well, raps like that; this jackass is an idiot because he thinks like this, etc. Incidentally, this can sometimes rub people off as I can and often will pick out minute details that the average person or even the creator him/herself can easily overlook.
Don't ask Scorpio if you don't want to know the unvarnished truth. There's no sugar-coating whatsoever here, even if the truth is not pretty. This tendency does not endear Scorpio to many of the other signs, who consider him overly critical - even hurtfully so. However, by the same token, when Scorpio gives you a compliment, it's not as a condescending gesture, but rather a straight-out, honest assessment that you can indeed be proud of.
I didn't realize how true this was until I heard someone else say it. I was a pretty notorious liar when I was little, and they say honesty is always the best policy (that and I got tired of getting slapped by my mom and grandma as such... not a good feeling, I tell ya). Since then, I've always been honest with myself and others, often painfully so. I'd like to make it a point that while I'm fully aware that you may not like everything I have to say about a certain subject, I will
always give you an honest, unbiased opinion about something. If I happen to know that we have differing views bordering on the extreme, than I'll make sure to give you a warning before stating my views on the matter.
If you agree, great. If not, oh well. If you really don't like it however, don't expect me to apologize just so you can like me for another five seconds before you attempt to verbally rip my tongue out and put it in a skillet.
Furthermore, I won't give you a compliment just to lure you in a false sense of security that I can take advantage of later (which is one of a few reasons why I stopped talking to - and told off in what I'd like to think was rather spectacular fashion - a friend earlier in the summer). If I say that something looks, sounds, tastes, or whatever good, I honestly mean that. That's a nice drawing, an awesome song,a well-edited video, a tasty dinner... I don't say stuff like that because I think it's "right" or because I'm not trying to hurt your feelings - I say it because I think it's the honest-to-gods truth.
Although Scorpio generally performs well in social and work situations, he is most comfortable either alone or with the small circle of family and friends he is closest to. This is not a sign that actively seeks out the company of others, preferring introversion rather than extroversion whenever possible.
That's me all the way down to the marrow. I'm not much of a people person; if I
can do something myself, I will.
But I'm human like everyone else, and I still get fucking flabbergasted from time to time. Then I'll ask for help.
Scorpio is fiercely self-reliant and will almost never seek out the advice of others, preferring to look to himself for his answers.
Mostly accurate. It greatly depends on the subject. If I'm completely unsure about something, I'll ask for help, or I may ask for pointers "straight from the horses mouth", as the term goes. other than that... well, I'm sure the phrase "experience is the best teacher" exists for a reason.
...other people in the office will often comment that they think he is mean or unfriendly, and that they are unexplainably [sic] uncomfortable in his presence, although Scorpio himself considers his relationships with his co-workers as adequate.
I've gotten this a lot: some people I used to work with have said that I give off this cold "snooty" kind of vibe, like I think everyone else is below me. While I do admit that I think the general populace is a bunch of fucking idiots, that's not exactly the case. I just prefer to keep to myself. You wanna talk to me, awesome, but don't expect me just to walk up to anyone arbitrarily with open arms.
The boss usually loves Scorpio because he is a low-maintenance, industrious worker who is able to completely focus on the task at hand.
This is arguable. I generally just shut the hell up and do my job. I may not get many accolades of even mentions for it, but at least the higher-ups stay off my ass.
The few select people who work more closely with Scorpio and have gotten past his exterior shell find him quite useful, often confiding in him about personal issues to get his honest, straightforward assessment.
Another thing I've heard a lot in my life: the few people that have sat down and gotten to know collectively agree that I may be one of the most interesting - if not most awesome ;D - persons they've ever met. Sure, we may not agree on everything, but they know I'm being honest to them and myself.
You may have to get used to the fact that you will never know everything about your Scorpio, but rest assured that if he feels a strong connection to you, he will let you know what you need to know. Indeed, if he didn't feel a strong connection to you, you wouldn't even be around!
Sadly, a former friend of mine had to learn this fact the hard way. Some of my coworkers also took a while to notice this too - I may not like someone, but unless I truly hated a person, I'd still talk to him/her. Best believe, if I feel I'm not getting any sort of friendly feelings out of the relationship, or if the relationship is doing more harm than good, I'll be forced to use my devil-hand to give you a good internet wallop before typing "fuck you" and breaking contact.
Okay, so the last line is a "worst case scenario" kind of thing, but it'll still happen.
He is a highly intuitive individual, and will likely instinctively know what you need and want - a very good trait to have in a partner. However, his intuition will also pick up on imperfections in the relationship, so don't be surprised if he zeros in and starts asking probing questions if you are trying to hide something from him.
The former friend I was talking about earlier never liked to believe me when I said that my chat client actually let me know when a person was typing (and why said person got so flustered over it is beyond me). So when I see that and then the display goes away with no response, I think "they was going to say something, but decided to bite it back... I wonder what it was". This happened to go back the whole honesty thing; sure, I may not agree or even like what you may have had to say, but I'll respect the fact that you actually had the gall to say it to me. So if I see that, best believe I'm gonna start asking questions, and I often won't stop until I receive a definite answer of some kind.
Scorpio in any relationship is smart and interesting, with surprising intuition. He may seem quite critical, which is off-putting at times, but you can count on him for an honest assessment. Don't go to him for sympathy, as he will tell you to pick yourself up by your bootstraps and get on with it.
The last sentence is a little fucked-up, I think. If my friends have problems and they wanna vent, I'll eagerly listen while they vent away. That's what friends do, right? Someone please, correct me if I'm wrong.
However, if you are in real trouble, he will likely sympathize and find resources to solve your problem, often in an unconventional way.
Case in point: I visited a few friends up in Philly early this year. One of them had a 360 that recently bricked. I had a few extra dollars, so I helped kicked forth some so he could get a new one (this was, of course,
before the sexy new 360-S dropped

).
Another one: It's Christmas, 2009 I believe. I think the winter holidays should be a time where everyone knows that
somebody out there cares, so I got some friends a full year's worth of Xbox Live Gold. I didn't do it hoping to secure loyalty or something (well... not completely), I knew that these individuals didn't have access to the funds as easily as I did. I wasn't looking for repayment, just helping those I care about (although that former friend I mentioned earlier seemed to have forgotten that... good luck getting that sumbitch renewed, that's all I'm gonna say).
If you cross a Scorpio, depending on the circumstances, he may walk away for life, but if he doesn't, he will find a way to even the score to his satisfaction before resuming the friendship.
If you fuck up by my standards, I'll let you know, often by insulting your intelligence if you
really piss me off. Nothing like making you feel like a jackass to make my day better. >:]
Otherwise...
[displays devil-hand]
Despite these pitfalls, Scorpio as a friend has the potential to be one of the most loyal, intuitive, intelligent, nurturing, and helpful friends in the zodiac, so making the effort to dig a little deeper than you have to with other signs will likely provide you with rich rewards in the end!
I know my flaws. My family knows my flaws. My friends know my flaws. But they all can agree that they simply add to my character and charm. Makes me feel good inside. X3