There’s something that Scorpio and Gemini have in common: They might be two of the most hated controversial signs of the zodiac! While Scorpio is a fixed water sign and Gemini is a mutable air sign, they both have a reputation for being a little…intense…and even…manipulative. While these signs have plenty of positive traits as well, when they team up, you better not cross them!
The Scorpio Basics
Dates: October 23 to November 21
Element: Water
Modality: Fixed
Ruler: Mars (traditional) or Pluto (modern)
Represented by: The scorpion
Famous Scorpios: Kendall Jenner, Lorde, Drake, Willow Smith, Winona Ryder, Katy Perry, Amandla Stenberg, Penn Badgley, Gabrielle Union, Tracee Ellis Ross, SZA, Pete Davidson
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The Gemini Basics
Dates: May 21 to June 20
Element: Air
Modality: Mutable
Ruler: Mercury
Represented by: The twins
Famous Geminis: Angelina Jolie, Chris Evans, Laverne Cox, Kanye West, Awkwafina, Emily Ratajkowski, Natalie Portman, Colin Farrell, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
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Scorpio and Gemini: Personality Traits
These two signs don’t have a whole lot in common. Scorpio is an sensitive, intuitive, introverted water sign while Gemini is an intellectual, spontaneous, outgoing air sign. Scorpio is a stubborn fixed sign, while Gemini is an adaptable mutable sign. Scorpio is ruled by Pluto, planet of transformation, and Mars, the planet of sex, while Gemini is ruled by communication planet Mercury. But besides their reputations, these signs share a thirst for knowledge. Gemini is the forever student of the zodiac, while Scorpio is often characterized as a detective. This, plus Gemini’s intellect and Scorpio’s emotional intelligence, means that they’ve also cultivated kinda-scary people skills.
Scorpio and Gemini: Friendship Compatibility
These two signs form a quincunx aspect with each other, a 150-degree angle that’s often seen as challenging. And it’s true that these two can make be BFFs or bitter frenemies. The pros: They both share a curiosity about all kinds of subjects and people, meaning they love to gossip together; and they’re both very emotionally intelligent, which means they can communicate well despite their differences. Gemini can coax Scorpio out of their introverted shell, while Scorpio can provide the loyalty and stability that Gemini needs. However, if they get in an argument, both are known for fighting dirty.
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Scorpio and Gemini: Sexual Compatibility
These two are either a hot match or they leave each other cold. Scorpio is known as *the* most sexual sign of the zodiac, and they can take their sex life (and everything else, TBH) very seriously. They can get kinky, yes, but for them, sex is all about getting entangled with their partner. Gemini, on the other hand, takes a much lighter approach to sex. It’s just fun! But like Scorpio, they love to experiment with different kinks, positions, and scenes—and they especially love dirty talk. If these two can respect each other’s different approaches to sex and focus on enjoying their time in bed together, they can have a lot of fun.
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Scorpio and Gemini: Relationship Compatibility
Remember what I said about these two signs fighting dirty? If you scroll down, you’ll see that there are plenty of Scorpio/Gemini celeb couples with infamously messy breakups: Katy Perry (Scorpio) and Russell Brand (Gemini), Blake Shelton (Gemini) and Miranda Lambert (Scorpio), Leonardo DiCaprio (Scorpio) and Bar Rafaeli (Gemini), Johnny Depp (Gemini) and Winona Ryder (Scorpio)...the list goes on. If these two can’t find a way to communicate, compromise, and value each other’s differences, then their relationship can end in flames. However, if these two can celebrate the ways they’re different, learn from each other, and fight fairy, they can be a solid, long-lasting couple—like Nicole Kidman (Gemini) and Keith Urban (Scorpio).
Scorpio and Gemini: Marriage Compatibility
The same advice applies to a Scorpio and Gemini marriage as it does to a Scorpio and Gemini relationship. These two signs are very different, so clear communication, compromise, and a healthy respect for each other’s different points of view are all necessary for a healthy relationship. This marriage might require more work than a Gemini/Gemini relationship, for example, but it can also be more rewarding.
Scorpio and Gemini: Communication Compatibility
These two have very different communication styles. Gemini is one of the chattiest signs of the zodiac, while Scorpio is one of the quieter signs. It's not that they're shy, necessarily, they just don't feel the need to talk all the time. These two could struggle in communication: Scorpio might find that Gemini talks their ear off, while Gemini could find Scorpio to be closed-off. But if Scorpio can open up a bit and Gemini can give Scorpio their space, they'll be fine.
Scorpio and Gemini: Trust Compatibility
Trust is another area where these two can clash. Scorpio is known to A) be a little possessive of their partner and B) hold a grudge if they feel like they've been done wrong. Meanwhile, Gemini has a reputation for being a bit of a flirt. They're not going to cheat or anything, but they just don't always know where Scorpio's line is...especially because Scorpio might expect them to read their mind. If these two can communicate clearly about their boundaries, they can learn to build trust.
Scorpio and Gemini: Relationship Tips
Making a relationship work between a Scorpio and a Gemini comes down to cultivating a respect and appreciation for each other's differences, as well as working on communicating honestly and clearly. These two signs aren't a natural fit, but if they're dedicated to making things work, they can have a lot of fun together and help each other grow.
Scorpio and Gemini: Compatibility Summary
This pair can be heaven or hell, but one thing they aren’t is boring. Whether they devolve into drama or become a surprisingly solid pair is all up to the two individual people involved.
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Famous Scorpio and Gemini Couples
Still together:
- Nicole Kidman (Gemini) and Keith Urban (Scorpio)
- Paul McCartney (Gemini) and Nancy Shevell (Scorpio)
Broken up:
- Katy Perry (Scorpio) and Russell Brand (Gemini)
- Lenny Kravitz (Gemini) and Lisa Bonet (Scorpio)
- Blake Shelton (Gemini) and Miranda Lambert (Scorpio)
- Leonardo DiCaprio and Camila Morrone (Gemini)
- Brandi Glanville (Scorpio) and Eddie Cibrian (Gemini)
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