Scorpios are water signs, making them particularly in touch with emotions. Though Aquarius’s symbol is the water-bearer, they are actually air signs! Because of this, they tend to be more invested in ideas than people. [1] X Research source
As fixed signs, they can both be rather opinionated, which makes for lively debates (which they’ll both absolutely love to participate in). There is a chance for overly-possessive Scorpio to get a little jealous if Aquarius gets too distant, but in general, Scorpio appreciates solitude and independence as much as Aquarius does.
These two will be able to bond over their shared love of connection and communication, which will help them build a strong friendship. Because they are both highly independent, they can agree on when to leave a party—after they’ve socialized a decent amount, they’ll both need plenty of alone time.
Scorpio should practice giving their Aquarius bud the benefit of the doubt, and over time, Aquarius can prove to them that they’re trustworthy. Aquarius will need to treat their Scorpio pal with an open mind: they may be surprised by Scorpio’s ability to really see them. Scorpio may take a while to share their secrets, but when they feel safe to do so, Aquarius will know all. This suits Aquarius, who is turned off by people who open up too quickly.
Aquarians, ruled by Uranus and Saturn, tend to obsess over one or a couple of off-the-wall ideas or subjects for long periods of time—perhaps even for life. [4] X Research source Scorpios, on the other hand, are known to shift focus fairly often, becoming obsessed with one thing this week, then another next week.
However, even if their friendship becomes one where they only see one another a few times a year, this doesn’t mean the relationship is a bad one: they are able to easily pick up where they left off the last time they connected.
Scorpio, being ruled by Mars and Pluto, can be a little insecure and even aggressive, which may turn Aquarius off. If Scorpio can overcome their trust issues and practice not becoming insecure when Aquarius seems cold or distant, and if Aquarius can learn to connect emotionally instead of just intellectually, these signs will maintain a beautiful friendship.
The two signs find it hard to resist a challenge, and though they have lots in common, dating each other might be challenging at times.
Scorpio may be careful and slow to trust, but they also act on emotions, meaning they fall hard and fast in romantic relationships. Aquarius, meanwhile, spends time thinking rationally before jumping into a new situation, meaning they will want to connect first as friends before becoming a Scorpio’s lover.
If Aquarius is able to commit to their Scorpio, they could make a relationship work, but Scorpio may find it difficult not to become attached during a casual fling. Even in a committed relationship, Aquarius is likely to feel constrained by Scorpio’s intensity, and Scorpio may become frustrated by Aquarius’s distance.
