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By Shaya Weaver
Traditional astrologers believe that Scorpios are most compatible with Cancer, Virgo, Capricorn, and Pisces, and least compatible with Aries, Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius, and Aquarius, but what do the actual marriage and divorce statistics say?
Mathematician Gunter Sachs (1998) conducted a large-scale study of sun signs, encompassing nearly one million people in Switzerland, which found statistically significant results on a number of measures including marriage and divorce. Castille (2000) conducted a similar study in France using marriage statistics collected between 1976 and 1997, which included more than six million marriages. Findings from these studies are summarized below.
Marriage: Scorpio Men
The Sachs Study
Sachs found that Scorpio men marry Pisces women more often than those of any other sign and Geminis least often. The following is an overall ranking from most common to least common marriages with Scorpio men (* indicates that the result is statistically significant – in other words, too large to attribute to random chance):
- Pisces*
- Cancer
- Scorpio
- Capricorn
- Libra
- Aquarius
- Leo
- Virgo (same marriage rate as Sagittarius)
- Sagittarius
- Aries
- Taurus
- Gemini*
Seeing Pisces at the top of this list is unsurprising. Pisces and Scorpio are considered to be highly compatible. Both are deep, intuitive, sensitive water signs, but they also have complementary traits. Scorpios have the strength and stability required to provide a solid anchor for the somewhat anxious or chaotic Piscean temperament, and Pisces is sufficiently intriguing and creative to hold Scorpio’s interest. There is the potential for a profound connection between these two signs.
As for divorce, Sachs found that Scorpio men have an above-average rate of divorce with Taurus and Gemini women (there was no statistically significant result for the signs Scorpio men are least likely to divorce).
Scorpio and Gemini have very little in common. Scorpio is deep, brooding, intense, sensible, and private, whereas Gemini is sociable, open, impulsive, careless, and chatty. A typical Gemini will “pick at” Scorpio, attempting to extract information, while Scorpio stubbornly digs his heels in, refusing to be pressured into giving up his secrets. Also, Scorpios are serious by nature and rigid about commitments, whereas Geminis are laid back and easy going, prone to forgetfulness, lateness, and in some cases, not showing up at all, and Scorpio takes a dim view of imperfect reliability.
As for the higher-than-average divorce rate between Scorpio men and Taurus women, the problem may arise from the fact that both are stubborn and prone to jealousy, creating the potential for serious clashes.
However, if two people with incompatible sun signs have highly compatible rising or moon signs, differences will be reduced and compatibility will be much better.
The Castille Study
Castille found that Scorpio men in France are more likely to marry Scorpio women than those of any other sign. The following is an overall ranking from most common to least common marriages with Scorpio men (* indicates that the result is statistically significant):
- Scorpio*
- Libra
- Sagittarius
- Virgo
- Pisces
- Capricorn
- Gemini
- Cancer
- Leo
- Taurus
- Aquarius
- Aries
Seeing Scorpio at the top of the list is unsurprising because people of the same sun sign often have shared lifestyle preferences, attitudes, interests, or ways of relating.
Marriage: Scorpio Women
Sachs Study
Sachs found that Scorpio women marry Pisces men most often, and are less likely to marry Aries and Aquarius men. He also found that Scorpio women are least likely to divorce Gemini and Pisces men. As for whom they are most likely to divorce, there was no statistically significant result for any sign.
The following is an overall ranking from most common to least common marriages with Scorpio women (* indicates that the result is statistically significant):
- Pisces*
- Taurus
- Virgo
- Scorpio
- Cancer
- Capricorn (Capricorn and Leo have the same marriage rate)
- Leo
- Gemini
- Sagittarius
- Libra
- Aries*
- Aquarius*
The higher-than-average rate of marriage between Scorpio and Pisces is an expected finding. Both can be extremely generous (even to the point of self-sacrifice) in love, and they often have hidden depths and a history of unusual experiences, which helps to maintain the interest of their partners. This match is typically characterized by a high level of physical attraction, compassion, and sensitivity to each other’s needs unless other elements in the partners’ natal zodiacs are far less compatible.
It’s also unsurprising that Scorpios are less inclined to marry Aries and Aquarius men. The Aries-Scorpio combination can trigger power struggles because both signs are dominant by nature and want to be in control at all times, and the Aquarian’s need for personal freedom can trigger Scorpio’s jealousy and possessiveness.
Why do Scorpio men and Gemini women have a below-average marriage rate while Scorpio women less often divorce Gemini men? This is a mystery, as there is little common ground between these two signs, but perhaps the differences keep things exciting in some pairings. Scorpios do enjoy a challenge and Geminis can grow bored if things get too settled, so if these two do get married, they may have above-average sticking power.
Castille Study
The Castille study found that Scorpio women marry Scorpio men most often and Leos least often. The following is an overall ranking from most common to least common marriages with Scorpio women (* indicates that the result is statistically significant):
- Scorpio*
- Gemini
- Cancer
- Pisces
- Virgo
- Libra
- Capricorn
- Aries
- Aquarius
- Sagittarius
- Taurus
- Leo*
As would be expected, Scorpio women gravitate to men of their own sign while Leo, considered one of the worst pairings for Scorpio, takes the last place on the list. These two strong-willed, dominant individuals who usually have little in common are bound to clash unless their ascendants or moons are in more mellow signs.
The Best Match for Scorpio
The best match for Scorpio appears to be s Pisces or another Scorpio, whereas Leo and Aries may be less auspicious matches in some cases. However, Scorpios who find themselves romantically entangled with one of the less compatible signs should not despair. Plenty of relationships and marriages between supposedly incompatible signs have lasted.
It’s important to keep in mind that these are statistical tendencies; this doesn’t mean that every romance between incompatible signs is doomed. For example, out of 6,498,320 marriages encompassing all possible sign combinations in the Castille study, there were 1,281 more marriages between Scorpio women and Scorpio men than would be expected if sun signs had no effect, whereas between Scorpio women and Leo men, there were 446 fewer marriages than would be expected if pairings were random. However, there still were many marriages between the supposedly least compatible signs.
Astrology is complex, and there is more to take into account than just sun signs. Two people with incompatible sun signs may have highly compatible rising signs or moon signs that can make the difference between a bad match and a good match with a bit of an “edge” that keeps things interesting.
*The methodology of the Sachs study has been criticized and it remains controversial. I have found no critiques of the Castille study thus far.
Further Reading
For more on Scorpio, see the Scorpio Personality Profile. To see personality and marriage profiles for all the sun signs, visit the main Astrology page.
References:
- Bugler, C. (Ed.). (1992). The Complete Handbook of Astrology. Marshall Cavendish Ltd., Montreal, 1992.
- Castille, D. (2000). “Sunny Day for a Wedding.” Les Cahiers du RAMS.
- Sachs, G. (1998). The Astrology File: Scientific Proof of the Link Between Star Signs and Human Behavior. Orion Books Ltd., London.
- Woolfolk, J.M. (2001). The Only Astrology Book You’ll Ever Need. Madison Books, Lanham, MD.
Want knw love life n bst match as life partner for scorpi woman
what ever u do.. don’t date a sag ..
Um I’m a sag tyvm and u would be lucky to even attract one.
o ya 😀 I’m sag too.. and i’m not downgrading it.. just giving some friendly advice to think before u act.. I’hv been there 😉 I’m not saying this can’t be good ever.. but generally it is
I’m both scorp and sag if you believe in CUSPS
Please, theres a reason the abbreviation is “sag”
Man dude I feel you in so many levels. I’m a Scorpio f who’s been on and off with my sag ex and it’s been the absolute worst mess. The feelings are all there but he can’t commit and I get jealous and insecure it’s just a mess. Liking a sag man as a Scorpio is just the worst
Hey scorpio woman could date a virgo man
Exactly lol I did when I was 16 & boy I did not like him, made me sick .made say to my self I don’t want nothing to do with any Sagittarius.
Id have to agree, Sagittarius tends to be an absolutely awful pairing for a Scorpio. And this is coming from a Scorpio with strong Sagittarius influence in my birth chart.
The only exceptions being Sagittarians with elements in their birth charts that are well matched with your own. Get your birth charts checked for a good love compatibility before diving in. Or you may deeply regret it.
I would say Pisces. I’m a Scorpio women who’s been with a Pisces man for a long time and it’s the best relationship Iv ever had! I can’t see myself with anyone else.
Good for you. I wish you two the best.
For me (a Scorpio woman), its a Taurus. I love how grounded and level headed they are as I am too (but they are a little more than I am hah). They’re consistent and not super emotional and fragile. They balance out my more emotional side. A Taurus will actually be there for you through thick and thin and won’t play any dumb power games. (Just in my experience with multiple Taurus men)
My longest relationship was with a Pisces man but my favorite relationship (and second longest ) was with a Taurus man. I still have some contact with the Pisces because we have a daughter together. One day, many years after we broke up, he consoled me during an argument I was having with our daughter. It was just sweet of him to do that and soothing at the right time so I remembered what drew me to him, in the beginning.
Every pisces girl needs a scorpio man i went looking for mine and got him
I’m I taurean, and I’ve dated a scorpion and it was just breath taken from the beginning until when, we just stop talking. Don’t know what happen. But I don’t call and he doesn’t call me. So it was fun and interesting while it lasted. I did fall in love with him although he doesn’t know. So I’m dealing with his disappearance. And hopes to never date a scorpion again.
Well as a Scorpio girl I think he ignored you because you ignored him so it was like a revenge but if you paid much attention to him he wouldn’t have done that I guess
I actually had my best relationship with a Sagittarius. We are still in a relationship and have lasted 3 years. I’m hoping it’s not going to end ^.^
Be careful cause my dad is a sagi and he’s divorced, has 4 kids, has a new girlfriend, and is cheating with other multiple people. They are just prone to cheating.
Exactly, im a M scorpio and got a sag friend that dates 4 girls simultaneously. When i told him it was wrong and he should stay committed, he told me the reason why i said that was cuz i am jealous of him. wtf….
I’m a Scorpio woman and my best relationship I’ve ever had was with a Scorpio man. The relationship was very deep and we were in sync with one another. We had an open relationship which meant we could date other people but would still be with one another over weekends at some point. The problem with that arrangement was how deeply we fell Inlove with one another. Both wanted more with one another but our situations prohibits us from being together . The problem now is that 4 years ago we decided to just be friends. He got a girl pregnant and married her. I worked threw my feels as well as trying to understand his choices but everyday I still feel we could’ve tried harder to be together. We have the same friend circle so we see eachother so now and again. I’m also now married to someone else but there is always a “what if” that lies in the air. We don’t talk to eachother. I’m not sure why. I wish he would just talk to me so I will feel at peace. His also very shy just as I am so I will never know what his truely feeling. I do feel that we don’t need to talk due to loyalty and love for our spouses but the tension is very hard to get rid of. It makes me very uncomfortable and I can feel he feels u comfortable too, I also think maybe it’s because he knows we are both at a point if no return. My question is how do u forget someone that’s not suppose to be in your mind? How do u get rid of the feeling that u are suppose to actually be with that person but your situation made u end up in other paths. I’m not a fan of cheating and I love my spouse dearly but this man is making life very hard at the moment because his always there. Please keep in mind we never split over arguements or any Ill feelings towards one another. We just went our seperate ways because we both felt it was the best thing to do to avoid drama.
I am a scorpio man..My marriage is set with a Gemini woman….Will it prove the biggest mistake of my life?
Don’t just go with this prediction.. and update here how ur life bcm beautiful after marriage
I am married to a Gemini for lat 10 years and now I have realised that I was been used all along.Its Very easy to be fooled by their sweet talks. For her I have always been someone who satisfies her financial need nothing more. I don’t know about other Gemini but my wife would happily have physical relationship with me even though she hates me to the core and secretly planning to collect information to devorce me and collecting evidence to prove me a bad husband and a father. As a Scorpio I would never have a physical relationship with someone I hate but for Gemini it’s no big deal.
I tried my best to make the relationship work but nothing makes her happy , she always complains tries to manipulate me. I trusted her completely gave her all my financial information bought apartment on her name , bought jewellery and now she wants all my money. The worst thing is I did not learn about her intentions till it was too late beacause of her sweet talks.
My advice is end it while there is still time and never trust them on the face value.
Relationship with aries i survived very bad days even yet
I was with an Aries off and on for a decade. He was a narcissist and After a fight we had over his cheating.. he ghosted me and left me for someone else. I hope yours isnt as traumatizing as mine was. Overall I love Aries men.. just not the cheating n temper tantrums.
Hi I had an Aries who did the same thing and now he’s not with the mistress
..sad aries
am a scorpio women, surprisingly i feel in love with a leo. We were more than just friends yet, i could never knew how does he feel for me. Actually he was never a stranger.He was mutual friend of hundred from my school. His simply friendly gesture hit me real hard after we had talked in social media. And i had never seen him in person i had no idea how does he even look. I never took interest on him but slowly i started realising my love for him. days went and late night chat became a routine. When everyone’s fast asleep we were the one wide awake with our phone glued to our face. At the beginning i thought that he liked me and it was him who took a step forward to move our friendship into something better. But we were never in a relationship. May be i have spent the best part of my life with him. After a couple of months he started behaving strangely, He just stopped replying my texts, started to ignoring me and saddest part was, it happened after a few days we first meet. And i never knew the reason. After that i could never love anyone neither of my compatible match helped.
woman *, fell*
I am a Scorpio guy. I am looking for a Scorpio girl who is passionate and loving. Harshil
Scorpio women looking for some fun!!
Hello Scorpio male here
I’m here …♀️
Wow I’m a scorpio woman same thing with my leo. It was great for the three months it lasted all the sudden he started acting kind of weird. I took the vibe as what it was and just broke it off. I’m not really sure where it went but it lasted about three months and it was really great
I’m a Pisces woman and would to find a Scorpio man. Currently married to an Aries and it’s been so hard getting ready to leave I’ve had enough.
Scorpio man here interested
aries-taurus cusp woman here! i blurted out “i love you” to a scorpion man. we’ve been friends for about a year now. we were working into a dating scene but he claimed he had a low sex drive so i’ve slept around with someone else a good 3 times because scorpio didn’t wanna have sex with me when or if i wanted. only a few choice moments would he meet half way and do it. . i tried to talk it out with him before i strayed away the first time. we only had sex exactly how he wanted when he wanted which wasn’t often enough for me and it wasn’t wild enough….passionate yes. did i shake…yes!!! but i guess i was being greedy. so he “friend zoned” me . past three months have been screwed. no sex. no dates. jus platonic stuff. past three weeks he’s been allowing me to rub his abs and lay close to him. last time we chilled he lay on top of me as we horse played (we are very physical during play time) lol. it’s just tons of fun together , deep convos, superficial convos, any topic! so yea i’m still his friend but …..i’ve changes the way i treat him. i don’t cook for him any longer, i don’t bring up sex, las person i’ve slept with was him , 3 months ago lol. and my mental and physical has been crashing so i found a scorpio-sagg cusp…..he is wonderful thus far and i think i’m ok with that. he squeezed my butt already jajajaja. i usually don’t accept that and i scold and slap guys for that. yea i get away with standing my ground!, but this time …..this man is a different breed and i hope this new dating scene is what i’ve been waiting for, i’ll take any and all thoughts and advice because i haven’t lost interest in my scorpio friend at all….i’m jus not going to wait to see if he’s taking it slow or he really keeping me in the friend zone, i told him i don’t want friends i don’t need friends that i want a man one day when i’m ready, until then, i do not want ANY NEW MALE FRIENDS. ESPECIALLY if we have had sexual relations!! if you become my friend as an adult you will eventually be my accomplice …my partner….with yoga , sunflower picking, Cooley High, painting, football, all that!! and eating especially eating!!!! mmmmm
Based on the way you described yourself and your relationship with the Scorpio dude, my best guess is that you were sexually abused at some point in your life, and you should see a good therapist and get yourself sorted out internally before you’re even capable of having a healthy, long lasting relationship. It looks as though you may have only sought out this Scorpio man for the sexual reputation Scorpios have. Scorpios are worth a great deal more than sex. And were not stupid. He likely knows you’re only in it for the sex, and thus he sees you as such. If a Scorpio won’t commit to you, that’s all you need to know about how they feel about you. And the fact that you sleep around isn’t appealing to a Scorpio either. This guy will not commit to you. Hes going to look for someone he can have a faithful , meaningful relationship with. You will not remain in his life.
Nailed it
My first marriage fell apart as I am a strong scorpio and he was a Leo after 6 years, now married to an aquarius after 4 years of marriage but 7 years together not sure if it’s going to work out. People change is the real issue not sure if its cuz of the sign. I’m still very passionate for my husband but have a lot of doubts as far as his now. Aquatics is very difficult to read.
Comparable relations with scorpions in 12 zodiac signs
I am a Scorpio Woman forever in love with my Capricorn man. He is a Scorpio Rising, and I am a Pisces Rising, so it definitely helps the connection.
Scorpio m married to cancer female and we fight like cats and dogs and she has cheated several times I’m ready to split
I really like a Scorpio but I’m a Gemini
I’m a Scorpio. Had a few people who wanted to get married. But I haven’t married, amd don’t want to unless I find the right person for me. I can easily see myself being 99 years old and never married. Though i hope that’s not the case, i will not marry unless it’s with the person I think is the right one.
I’m so happy someone conducted these studies, words cannot express it. This is JUST the kind of info I’m looking for. Well done to these folks and to the writer of the article. There just isn’t enough of these kinds of studies to reference, so I do all these kinds of observations for myself.
Most excellent.
I Just wish they had included the rates of divorce as well, or number of years these pairings stayed married. I desperately want to know that information too.
I’m hoping to marry a Cancer myself. But I am approached by Pisces and Aries more than any other signs. Aries is a terrible match. Core values do not even almost match, it’s a catastrophe.
I have a deep love and appreciation for Cancer, but have yet to even date one. Numerous Cancer friends i love very much, however. I love male and female Cancers. Seriously, some of the best people on the planet. The ones I don’t like i just keep away from my life.
Pisces I’m half and half on, adore half of them to bits, despise the other half, as they’re scum. Never dated one, haven’t yet met one I want to date, and generally can’t keep them as friends as theres almost no Pisces who isn’t interested in me romantically and with the way they act I just can’t keep them around as friends. They’re not good at taking no for an answer and I need the space to find the right person for me, so I just keep the Pisces away. I think it’s best for both parties. I have only 1 Pisces pal who doesn’t seem to be interested and we get along beautifully. Very dear friend of mine.
For me personally, as friends, I get along best with Cancer, Pisces if we CAN be friends, Aries, and Taurus. And people with a strong Scorpio influence.
For marriage, well, I have yet to know for sure, but I am hoping to find and marry the Cancerian thats right for me.
I am a Leo who married a Scorpio and dated two others. Worst decisions of my life! They all started brilliantly and then turned to hell. One relationship even became emotionally and verbally abusive towards the end and took therapy to get over.
Scorpio and Leo are a terrible pairing for anything more than a short term fling. They are opposites in everything but a shared desire to dominate and control, which works out badly. One is outwardly expressive, loud, flirty, brutally honest and practical. The other is reserved, secretive, gets jealous easily, is hurt by Leos harsh words and approaches situations with emotion. Leos need attention, praise, adoration to feel loved. Scorpios don’t and they don’t understand the need to give out those things either. Leo is a big kid, can be immature and occasionally spoilt. Scorpio finds that type of behaviour tedious and disrespectful. Both are on best behaviour to begin with and may get on well. But later on in the relationship, all these differences cause friction and fights.
With other signs, Leo and Scorpio get on brilliantly. It is no fault of their own. Certain types just don’t work well together and are explosive in the wrong way.
She cute a perfect observation
I’m a Scorpio married to a Leo 25 years now. He’s 4 types of narcissism rolled into one. He needs/seeks lots of attention, praise and adoration. He has to have ALL power and control; it’s his way or no way. Being the deep, intense, sensible, practical, loyal Scorpion. I play his game to get the hell away from him. I admit Leo’s and Scorpions are *not* meant to be together. Leo’s are not worthy of a relationship w/a Scorpion.