The persons who are considered natives of this sign are the ones that are born between the dates October 23 and November 21. Even those who are born on the very date are considered half-scorpions, that is, they are cusps. The sun sign Scorpio is essentially one that is governed by or is based on the basic element of water. Due to this, the main or the chief characteristics of a Scorpio are basically extensions of the nature of water that is they are all supposed to be the most passionate as well as secretive of all signs. The governing planet is Pluto that is the planet for major changes or transformations. They are all supposed to be emotional, making themselves vulnerable to hurt and injury. Other characteristics of a Scorpio include determination to be able to do anything that they set their heart to. There are some negative traits as well, that are harmful for both the natives of this sign as well as the people they are in a relationship with. These may be the fact they are prone to jealousy in their relationships and may even end up feeling resentful, with those around them, bearing the brunt of this. They are also known to be very quiet and reserved and as such are known to be determined and chasing their goal with a silent drive. They value truth very highly and thus spend a lot of their time in finding out little tit-bits about anything that interests them. They are also one of the few sun signs the natives of which are able to balance their intuitive ability with their reasoning logic that is very pragmatic. It is due to this facet of the characteristics of a Scorpio, that they are able to be very successful in careers that demand a culmination of all these qualities, such as those of a surgeon or a scientist or even an investigator, a professional research analyst. Their intense and possessive side makes them seek long-lasting and meaningful relationships that are not shallow or devoid of emotions. Once they have someone who has betrayed their trust, they find it hard to be able to trust them again. The characteristic element that is unique to the natives of this sun sign is that of intensity, and this facet of their personality is reflected in their eyes. There is very often a slight variation in the definitive characteristics of the male and the female Scorpios, even though the underlying elements are the same. Both are known to have strong likes and strong dislikes and once someone crosses over to the other category, it is difficult for that person to go back. They hate being interrogated and asked questions as to their whereabouts and actions. They are also known to be short-tempered and even illogically obstinate at times.