Fire, Fire Burning Bright
The Aries and Scorpio combination has a hint of fire, intensity, and a dramatic flair — particularly because the ruler of Aries, Mars, is also the co-ruler of Scorpio. These zodiac signs have a huge helping of passion, depth of feeling, and visceral gut reactions in common. This combination really feels deep in their heart. They are quite romantic signs in that, when they feel something, they feel it deeply and powerfully. These signs are not insipid; if they were a painting, they would definitely be a Picasso — something that is bright, quite flamboyant, but also a little bit esoteric and not for the faint-hearted.
When they fall in love, they fall in love deeply, although sometimes the initial attraction can be disguised as animosity or annoyance. Indeed, this is one of those couples who have good chemistry, however they may rub each other up the wrong way, and it often takes a little bit of time for them to uncover that their real feelings are of attraction.
These are strong-willed signs that have very definite, defined personalities, and that can be an issue because neither are particularly compromising. However, they always manage to find a common purpose, and their lives together are likely to have a meaningful impact on both.
You’ve heard the phrase “any attention is better than no attention,” and that applies to this couple. Even if they are having a heated argument, this is more satisfying for both of them than periods of coolness or aloofness where they ignore each other, as that kind of distance can be very disturbing. Even though they may have arguments, during the heat of the moment they know that they are directly focused on each other and have each other’s undivided attention, and that counts for something.
There’s a deep level of understanding that defies logic — and often communication — because both signs have a strong gut feel. At a subconscious level, they really do get each other, but they often argue about the finer points and details because they have a very different approach to problems.
Now, this relationship has a 60% chance of success, but I’m not saying that to be negative, because it can be the most outstanding relationship — it can even be a soulmate relationship. However, because they both have such a fiery temperament, it does make breakups more likely to occur, and animosity can develop as well as vindictiveness, which has to be guarded against.
The key to success of this relationship is that one or both know when to walk away, because sometimes, due to their passionate and often extreme natures, one or both can go too far, which can lead to putting the relationship over the edge. But it really doesn’t have to be this way. All it takes is a little bit of mindfulness in the heat of the moment, rather than giving in to the HEAT of the moment.
They can have a positive effect on each other’s habits; however, they can also sometimes encourage bad and toxic habits in each other. When the going is good, it’s really good, but they both need to know when to quit while they’re on top. The phrase “too much of a good thing” can be relevant to this couple, because what often starts as something really positive can become something that is a little bit toxic and counter-productive if it is taken too far or becomes obsessive.
Romantic Compatibility
These two signs have similar temperaments. In fact, both can be a little bit temperamental, because they certainly do see red when things are getting them down, and both never do things in half measures. That means romance can be electrifyingly intense, exciting, and enjoyable, but if one’s not in the mood, it can also be a matter of stubborn resistance.
Aries is drawn to the authenticity of the Scorpio nature and the fact that it is vibrant and colorful. In the same way, Scorpio feels secure because Aries don’t hold back — they are direct. They also have this natural protective instinct, which is shared by Scorpio and makes Scorpio feel secure and loved. Loyal to a fault, they will have each other’s back, and they’ll help each other fight battles. Together they are formidable enemies, and therefore no one should cross this couple.
It’s helpful if Aries develops more diplomacy and adjusts, because sometimes Scorpio requires a more loving, affectionate partner who will meet them halfway in the relationship. Aries, coincidentally, needs a bit more diplomacy and soothing from Scorpio. So the key to this couple is knowing when to dial back on the passion and employ some reasonable and more moderate reactions with a little bit of tender, traditional romance.
The conundrum with this relationship is they both want more of the same thing, but neither wants to give it. More of the same thing is charm, calmness, being soothing and conciliatory to each other.
Sexual Compatibility
This couple are a fantastic mix sexually, as they both have a lot of desire and energy. The sexual side is particularly good for Aries, but sometimes Scorpio wants a little bit more mystery and intrigue. So the task for Aries is to keep sex interesting by adding stimulating modes of communication and being more resourceful — introducing games and teasers so that the Scorpio curiosity is roused. Scorpio are very curious, actually, but sometimes Aries are not very mature in their sexual expression and can be a little bit blunt and too predictable.
To improve sex life, which can be very explosive and satisfying simply because these signs don’t hold back, it simply needs more variety and for Aries to develop greater sexual versatility.
Friendship
This is a pair that are comrades, sometimes soulmates, but not necessarily always best friends. They need to have separate social lives where they express their unique personas and perhaps get away from the intensity of the relationship. This relationship is a pressure cooker, and so what’s important is for them to have distinct social lives where they do different things and have a break from each other in order to get perspective.
The challenge for this relationship is perspective — it gets lost, and then the relationship can stall or become contentious. They don’t need to be best friends; that’s not necessarily a problem.
Where this couple can utilize their friendship is in dealing with money and business. Scorpio is more tactical, has good powers of observation, and is able to develop strategy. Whereas Aries is pioneering, determined, and has a can-do attitude. This means together they can conceive effective strategies to make money and get themselves out of problems.
Marriage Potential
Once these two are engaged in a relationship and trust each other, then there is a strong desire to get married and start a family. Often in this relationship there are children outside the marriage, and marriage happens after children, and that can work well for this pair.
Once they’ve been together a while, they will miss each other terribly if they’re ever apart. Aries misses the far-sightedness, reassurance and the insightfulness of the Scorpio, and Scorpio misses the attention, the strength of feeling, and the enthusiasm that Aries shows.
Over time, this couple relies more and more upon each other. They get used to the ways in which their temperaments clash and are totally able to cope with it. These signs have a strong degree of resilience. They bounce back from defeats and problems, and what underlies the long-term potential here is always a desire to make good and to come back together and bury the hatchet despite everything that has happened.
Strengths and Challenges
These signs mirror each other’s passion and enthusiasm. They are both bold in the way they express themselves, and in each they find someone who is similarly protective, ardent, and definite.
Aries thrive with the fixed yet determined nature of Scorpio; they feel they know where they stand, and this gives them strength. Scorpio loves the straightforward, honest broker that Aries is, and this helps them to trust — something not easy for Scorpio. There’s always fondness between these two.
There’s a powerful magnetic and chemical attraction between them that draws them together and makes them want to persist, despite the fact that sometimes their personalities are bound to be at odds with each other.
One of the main hurdles for this relationship is making concessions and cooperating. There are areas in which they cooperate very well, but there are other areas where the gulf is just too big, and they really need to learn the power of agreeing to disagree.
This relationship can suffer by virtue of the fact that it pushes both to extremes. A strong degree of self-control and mindfulness is needed from one or both to arrest situations before they become unsalvageable.
Both these star signs are strong-willed and have leadership ability, and they may feel they’re confined in the relationship and might be better off with a partner who is perhaps more versatile or submissive. However, if both of them just put their pride away for a while, they can survive these differences.
Final Verdict
I’m actually getting goosebumps talking about this pair because, as an astrologer, I am rather impressed with the potential. I’m well aware of the possibility of fireworks, simply because these characters are very feisty, uncompromising, and have strong viewpoints, opinions, and a winning attitude. That’s a lot for one relationship to contain!
I feel that this relationship can be fantastic if the couple are also in business together, because pursuing monetary and business goals gives them an outlet for the excess of energy, so they use it for common purpose, not against each other. Sexually, it is intriguing, but they do need to be more cognizant of each other’s sexual needs.
They need multiple avenues for self-expression outside of the relationship, because it can be a pressure cooker. They both need to know when they have to have a small break from each other to release pressure and renew the harmony which is sometimes lacking.
Both of them need to work on diplomacy and harmony for this relationship to reach its full potential.
As always, there are other key factors in the horoscope relationship chart. For example, synastry between the respective Moon and Ascendant signs, which are based on the day, time, and place of birth, will have a bearing on the relationship outcome. The interaction between their Venus and Mars will tell us a lot more about sexual compatibility and attraction.
Second decan Aries match well with first decan Scorpio. Third decan Aries and second decan Scorpio are a suitable match too.
