Which signs do Scorpios marry most often? Which are they most likely to divorce? A study of nearly 1 million people generated statistically significant findings.
Traditional astrological wisdom holds 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 conducted a large-scale study of sun signs and found statistically significant results on a number of measures. Marriage and divorce findings are outlined below.
Scorpio Men
Scorpio men marry Pisces women more often than those of any other sign, and Geminis and other Scorpios least often. They most often divorce Taurus and Gemini women. There was no statistically significant result regarding which sign Scorpio men are least likely to divorce.
The higher divorce rate between Scorpio men and Gemini women is unsurprising. These signs have little in common. Scorpio is deep, brooding, intense and secretive, whereas Gemini is sociable, open, impulsive and chatty. The Gemini will tend to “pick at” the Scorpio, attempting to extract information, while the Scorpio will stubbornly dig his heels in. This can result in an impasse.
Scorpios delve deeply into something that is important to them, while Geminis dabble in many things simultaneously. Scorpios are also rigid about commitments, whereas Geminis are laid back and easy going, prone to forgetfulness, lateness and in some cases not showing up at all. While a Gemini is more inclined to tolerate these behaviors in others, Scorpio takes a dim view of them.
As for the higher-than-average divorce rate between Scorpio men and Taurus women, the problem may stem from the fact that both are stubborn fixed signs and prone to jealousy. There is great potential for clashes here.
Scorpio Women
Scorpio women marry Pisces men most often, and are least inclined to marry Aries and Aquarius men. Scorpio women are least likely to divorce Gemini and Pisces men. As for who they are most likely to divorce, there was no statistically significant result for any sign.
It is unsurprising that Scorpios are less inclined to marry Aries and Aquarius men. The Aries-Scorpio combination can invoke serious power struggles because both signs have a need to be in control, and the Aquarian’s exaggerated need for freedom is at odds with Scorpio possessiveness.
Scorpio men and Gemini women do not seem to have much luck, so why are Scorpio women less inclined to divorce Gemini men? This is a mystery, as there is no indication of common ground between these two signs. But then perhaps the differences keep things exciting in some pairings.
Best Match
The best match for Scorpio is Pisces. Two water signs can establish a deep and powerful intuitive and emotional connection. Both signs are often misunderstood by others, but are inclined to understand one another.
Although on the surface it would seem that two Scorpios should be compatible, there may only be room for one Scorpio in a relationship. Scorpios have a need to be in full control of every situation at all times, and when both people have this need, there are bound to be problems.
Study Findings and Traditional Astrological Predictions
For Scorpio, the findings are mixed. Scorpios do have a tendency to marry and stay with the compatible sign of Pisces, and Scorpio men divorce the incompatible signs of Taurus and Gemini most often. Scorpio women also frequently avoid marrying the traditionally incompatible signs of Aries and Aquarius.
However, contrary to conventional astrological wisdom, Scorpio women are inclined to find long-lasting love with Gemini men, although this doesn’t seem to work the other way around.
Incompatible Matches
Scorpios who find themselves romantically entangled with one of the less compatible signs should not despair. Plenty of marriages between supposedly incompatible signs have lasted.
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 (ascendants) 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 Sachs study has been criticized for not taking potential confounding variables into account and continues to be controversial.
References
Bugler, C. The Complete Handbook of Astrology. Marshall Cavendish Limited, Montreal, 1992.
Sachs, G. The Astrology File: scientific Proof of the Link Between Star Signs and Human Behavior. Orion Books Ltd., London, 1998.
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I am a scorpio woman and I married an aries man. We were married for 13
years.........exciting, happy but very volitile relationship. When it was
good, it was very good, and when it was bad, it was very bad. I remarried
but only for 4 years, I cannot get my Aries out of my head. He is my true
love and no one measures up to him. I think there is hope for a mismatch
if you are willing to understand the nature of each other and learn from
there.
Nov 22, 2008 6:43 PM
Guest :
I WANT TO KNOW HOW A RELATIONSHIP OF A SCORPIO WITH ANOTHER SCORPIO WILL OR
WOULD BE LIKE?
Nov 29, 2008 10:05 AM
Jennifer Copley :
Astrologer Carole Somerville has written an article on Scorpio in a
relationship with another Scorpio:
http://astrological-sun-signs.suite101.com/article.cfm/scorpio_in_a_relatio
nship_with_another_scorpio
Dec 5, 2008 3:30 AM
Guest :
I'm a male scorpio and want to know when is the best time to rekindle an
old relationship with a cancer? I've read that cancer's mood really
depends on the phases of the moon, but i'm having a little trouble
interpreting the moon charts i find. Any help?
Dec 5, 2008 10:26 AM
Jennifer Copley :
It's traditionally believed that the best time to start things is during
the waxing moon, particularly the new moon (when it is just starting to
increase), and the best time to end things is during the waning moon,
particularly the darkest point before it begins to increase again. Here is
a link to a good lunar calendar: http://stardate.org/nightsky/moon/
The new moon is the thinnest sliver of moon after total darkness
(29th to 31st this month approximately).
The moon also transits
through the signs on a regular cycle, making aspects to an individual's
natal planets, but to look into moon transits, you'd probably need to
consult a professional astrologer and get a full reading done because
transits are quite complex.
Dec 16, 2008 8:12 AM
Guest :
I am cancer woman dating a scorpio. how romantic can a scorpio be? what is
the most likely way a scorpio will propose marriage? I am waiting for him
to propose, but i'm getting rather impatient already? will he ever propose?
am i able to see any hints of him wanting to propose?
Dec 18, 2008 7:48 AM
Guest :
its great i got my answer but i thng i dont know still about scorpio and
pieces
Dec 27, 2008 8:16 PM
Guest :
I'm a Scorpio woman who is married to an Aquarious. Our relationship is
very passionate and is always intense. I know that I am a true Scorpio
through and through. We do the best we can to communicate. That seems to
combat most of the problems our match up involves. We can't handle being
without each other for anything more than a day!
Jan 1, 2009 11:50 AM
Guest :
I AM A SCORPIO WOMAN WHO IS ABOUT TO MARRY A GEMINI MAN. I LOVE HIM VERY
MUCH AND I KNOW HE LOVES ME VERY MUCH TOO, BUT WE DO TEND TO HAVE THESE
BATTLE FIRE WAR ARGUMENTS. AFTER A FEW MIN. OR HOURS LATER WE ARE BACK TO
NORMAL AGAIN LIKE NOTHING HAPPENED. I DONT LIKE TO ARGUE BUT IF I CANT GET
MY POINT ACROSS I GET VERY ANGRY. WITH HIM BEING"THE GEMINI" OF
ALL GEMINIS IT'S REALLY HARD GETTING THROUGH TO HIM. I THINK GEMINIS CAN BE
VERY SELFISH THEY DONT CONSIDER OTHER PEOPLE FEELING UNTIL ITS TO LATE. IM
ALWAYS THE FORGIVING ONE, AND THAT CAN WARE AN SCORPIO OUT. OUR LOVE LIFE
IS THE GREATEST CANT GET ANY BETTER, BUT WHEN IT COMES DOWN TO EVERYTHING
ELSE IT TAKES ALOT OF WORK.
Feb 13, 2009 5:35 PM
Guest :
i am a scorpio and i really do love a picses. however, a gemini likes me
and i cant stand him. i am too much in lone with my pisces
Mar 23, 2009 5:01 PM
Guest :
i am a scorpio women and in a relationship wit a gemini and we love each
other very much is our love for each other real is all i want 2 no
Jul 13, 2009 8:05 AM
Guest :
I AM A CAPRICORN, WHOM IS IN LOVE WITH A SCORPIO. I KNOW HE IS IN LOVE WITH
ME AND WILL ALWAYS LOVE ME.
Jul 21, 2009 8:46 PM
Guest :
I'm a women scorpio and there is something about the gemini man that I am
so drawn too. But sometime I just wanna kill them! =)~ They always wanna
know everything about everything ... Have a glass of wine and chill out
dude!
Aug 9, 2009 8:22 PM
Guest :
I am a virgo woman trying to rekindle a romance with a scorpio man, we are
involved in a long distance relatonship Will we work out because he is too
moody and controlling?
Aug 12, 2009 5:17 PM
Guest :
I THINK 2 SCORPIOS CAN GET ALONG IN A RELATIONSHIP BCUZ WE WOULD KNOW WHEN
2 GIVE EACH OTHER SPACE INSTEAD OF BEING ALL SMUTHERD UP TOGETHA BCUZ IM A
SCORPIO MYSELF U KNO AND I WOULDNT WANT TO BE SMUTHERED ALL THE TIME THATS
WHY I THINK 2 SCORPIOS WOULD GET ALONG BUT FAR ASS THE ARGUMENTS THAT 2
SCORPIOS MAY HAVE YES IT MAY BE A VERY VERY VERY BAD ARGUMENT AND BAD
NEGATIVE ENERGY AND POWER AGAINST EACH OTHA BUT ITS JUST THAT WE JUST
LETTING OUT WHAT WE KEEP IN AND ONCE U RATTLE OUR CHAINS WE JUST POP OFF
AND DONT CARE HOW YOU FEEL UNTIL WE FINISH SAYING WHAT WE HAVE 2 SAY BUT
YOU HAVE 2 GIVE A SCORPIO THERE SPACE BCUZ WE ARE VERY STUBBORN AND BITCHY
BT THE PERSON THAT PUT THAT THEY IN LOVE WITH A SCORPIO AND THEY KNOW HE IS
IN LOVE WITH THEM WELL IM JUST SAYN DONT PRESSURE A SCORPIO TO DO THINGS
THAT THEY NOT READY FOR I MEAN WE MAY SHOW IT N SAY YEA BUT DEEP DOWN
INSIDE WE SAYN SUMTHNG DIFFERENT THATS Y I THNK CAPRICORNS AND SCORPIOS
DONT GET ALONG CUZ THEY LIKE PRESSURING US DOIN THINGS THAT WE DONT REALLY
WANT TO DO BUT WE JUST DO IT JUST 2 MAKE THEM HAPPY TRUST ME I KNOW BCUZ I
DATED ONE B4
Aug 19, 2009 5:29 PM
Guest :
as a scorpio woman I find that many pisces men, even though initially maybe
attracted to me, are really scared of me....i am also nov.21st (scorp/sag
cusp) so that maybe the reason? Not sure, but I read somewhere that my
birthday and march 6 was a good marriage match and then I recently met
someone who had that birthdate....the dude was completely freaked out by
me, it was really sad actually. So, the article must be right in that
there is more to a sun sign match....however, I do like the pisces watery,
sensitive ways and hope to meet one that isn't so timid...
Sep 19, 2009 4:31 AM
Guest :
I am a scorpio man. I seem to attract aquarius the most. My past 4
relationships have been with them. None of them lasted more than a year. I
am looking for a scorpio woman, as i want someone strong, loyal, and as
passionate as me. Besides fighting over who wants to be in control i don't
see any other major issues here.
Oct 19, 2009 9:48 PM
Guest :
I am a Scorpio woman and I was dating an Aquarius man next month will be a
year and it was constant up and down. I still have feelings for him but he
is controlling, manipulative, demanding, and combative. However, I loved
sex with him and his humor but, trying to talk to him on a serious note
were the same odds of winning the lottery. I don't understand Aquarius!
Including, this is the first Aquarius I've dated but I attract Sagittarius
but none of our relationships last. I am crazy about these guys and the I
cut for them but, the relationships never last but, at the end of the day
they always come back but, then its too late!
