All About Aquarius and Scorpio Compatibility

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When it comes to astrological compatibility, there are a few things that make for a great match: Shared elements, signs that are opposite each other in the zodiac wheel, and signs that are sextile—aka 60 degrees apart—all make strong pairs. Aquarius and Scorpio share zero of these traits, so some people consider them “incompatible.”

However, I’m here to argue that an Aquarius and Scorpio match can actually be transformative and rewarding. These signs make a square aspect—or a 90-degree angle—with each other. This kind of aspect is traditionally associated with harsh, tense energy, but it can also imply ~sexual tension~ and the opportunity for transformational growth. Let’s talk more about Scorpio and Aquarius:

The Aquarius Basics

Dates: January 20 to February 18

Element: Air

Modality: Fixed

Ruler: Uranus

Tarot card: The Star

Represented by: The water-bearer

Best personality traits: Humanitarian, intelligent, nonjudgmental, creative, rebellious

Worst personality traits: Stubborn, aloof, stuck-up

Famous Aquariuses: Harry Styles, Megan Thee Stallion, Michael B. Jordan, The Weeknd, Shakira, Yara Shahidi, Kerry Washington, Jennifer Aniston, Paris Hilton, Alicia Keys, Emma Roberts, Elijah Wood, Cristiano Ronaldo, Stephanie Beatriz, Elizabeth Olsen, Julia Fox

The Scorpio Basics

Dates: October 23 to November 21

Element: Water

Modality: Fixed

Ruler: Mars (traditional) or Pluto (modern)

Tarot card: Death

Represented by: The scorpion

Best traits: Intuitive, deep, emotionally intelligent, creative, loyal

Worst traits: Grudge-holding, secretive, jealous

Famous Scorpios: Kendall Jenner, Lorde, Drake, Willow Smith, Winona Ryder, Katy Perry, Amandla Stenberg, Penn Badgley, Gabrielle Union, Tracee Ellis Ross, SZA

Aquarius and Scorpio: Personality Traits

Aquarius and Scorpio have one major trait in common: They’re both fixed signs. On the bright side, this means they’re both very loyal friends and partners. On the not-so-bright side, this means they’re both incredibly stubborn and refuse to back down even when they’re wrong. As an air sign, Aquarius leads with their head, while as a water sign, Scorpio leads with their heart. However, both are very caring people on the inside, even if they might appear aloof and even stuck-up on the outside. Although they have some major differences, these two aren’t as dissimilar as they first appear.

Aquarius and Scorpio: Friendship Compatibility

The first step to an Aquarius/Scorpio friendship is making an effort to actually get to know each other. See, neither of these signs is known for being outgoing or gregarious. Although air signs like Aquarius are typically more extroverted, Aquarius is a bit of an outlier. It’s not that they’re shy, it’s just that they’re so caught up in their own thoughts that they can find themselves working alone. Scorpio, for their part, is not only shy but also very guarded. However, if these two actually get to know each other, they might find they have a lot in common. Think of them as two rebels with a cause. They might even get matching black faux leather jackets!

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Aquarius and Scorpio: Sexual Compatibility

Remember what I said about ~sexual tension~? Yeah, these two have an ah-mazing time in bed together. TBH, they’re both kinda freaky (and I mean that in a good way). Scorpio is literally *the* sign of sex, so of course they’re down to try every position in Sabrina Carpenter’s “Juno” live performance catalog. For their part, Aquarius is the sign of technology, so they’ll bring the sex toys and VR porn. Together, these two can blow each other’s minds.

Aquarius and Scorpio: Relationship Compatibility

An Aquarius and Scorpio relationship can be a lot of fun and an opportunity for both people to grow…until they run into a disagreement and both signs’ famous stubbornness kicks in. Neither Aquarius nor Scorpio will admit they were in the wrong, and both signs tend to act avoidant when they face conflict—taking time to stew in their feelings alone rather than talking things out calmly with each other. So, that’s something they’ll both have to work on.

Aquarius and Scorpio: Marriage Compatibility

If Aquarius and Scorpio have made it to the point of discussing marriage, hopefully they’ve worked out that stubbornness issue and have learned how to talk through a disagreement! The key is to work together to find a compromise rather than try to “win,” FYI. In a marriage, these two can continue to grow both individually and as a couple, as long as they prioritize teamwork rather than seeing disagreements as a contest.

Aquarius and Scorpio: Compatibility Summary

Honestly, this is an unusual couple that is sometimes considered “incompatible” by traditional astrologers. However, it’s exactly this type of connection that offers the most opportunity for growth and transformation, both together and separately.

Famous Aquarius and Scorpio Couples

Together:

  • Matthew McConaughey (Scorpio) and Camila Alves (Aquarius)
  • Julia Roberts (Scorpio) and Danny Moder (Aquarius)
  • Tilda Swinton (Scorpio) and Sandro Kopp (Aquarius)
  • Jamie Lee Curtis (Scorpio) and Christopher Guest (Aquarius)
  • Rebecca Romijn (Scorpio) and Jerry O’Connell (Aquarius)

Broken up:

  • Harry Styles (Aquarius) and Kendall Jenner (Scorpio)
  • Ashton Kutcher (Aquarius) and Demi Moore (Scorpio)
  • Jennifer Aniston (Aquarius) and Gerard Butler (Scorpio)
  • Katy Perry (Scorpio) and Riff Raff (Aquarius)
  • Laura Dern (Aquarius) and Ben Harper (Scorpio)

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Erika W. SmithSenior Astrology Editor

Erika W. Smith (she/her) is the Senior Astrology Editor at Cosmopolitan. She also contributes lifestyle, travel, and sex and relationships coverage. In her decade-long media career, she's become an expert in the "women's lifestyle" beat and has held staff positions at Refinery29, BUST magazine, and HelloGiggles. Her book Astrosex: How to Have the Best Sex According to Your Star Sign was published in 2021.