Scorpio / Rat

Dedication – Mercilessness – Nervousness – Appeal- Sovereignty Fanaticism – Influence – Verbosity – magnetism – Revenge – Acquisitiveness – Thrift – Inspiration – Sadism – Thirst for Power – Sociability – Tenderness – Suspicion – Intellectual Skill – Guile – Discipline – Intransigence – Charisma – Meddling

“I Create” Water, Mars Fixed – “I rule” Positive Water, Yin

A sharp-tongued magpie if ever there was one, the Scorpio born in a Rat year will be chatty and cutting. This person is generally lithe and agile as well as quick-spirited. He or she will probably enjoy all manner of graceful sport and prove able at competitive games. The Scorpio/Rat is an amicable fellow. People like him or her straightaway and never guess that behind the ready smile is a rare drive for power. He does not necessarily want to rule others, but he does want to hold a potent place in whatever area that he has chosen as his own.

The Scorpio/Rat has a strong character . He is not namby-pamby and knows precisely what he wants out of life. With the sneaky old Scorpio to temper his aggressiveness, this person will be more reserved than the average Rat. He will surely enjoy receiving visitors and entertaining them generously. The Scorpio/Rat is often gregarious for his own interests, but his charm is that he does not hide this fact. He’s not afraid to admit that he’s out for himself and those he loves and that he intends to protect them by any means available.

One of the most striking traits of this person’s character is his vision and sense of the future. He is an excellent critic of things both artistic and political, and seems to have a sixth sense about will be popular and well liked in years to come. The Scorpio/Rat is more than intelligent. He is wily and clever and full of guile, If he puts his cunning to good use as a creator or protector, the Scorpio/Rat’s fate will be felicitous. he’s a caring and understanding creature and can do much god for human-kind. If, however, he is tempted by under-handedness, disaster may strike his life. The Scorpio/Rat is more vulnerable to disapproval than he seems.

One of the most striking traits of this person’s character is his vision and sense of the future. He is an excellent critic of things both artistic and political, and seems to have a sixth sense about will be popular and well liked in years to come. The Scorpio/Rat is more than intelligent. He is wily and clever and full of guile, If he puts his cunning to good use as a creator or protector, the Scorpio/Rat’s fate will be felicitous. he’s a caring and understanding creature and can do much god for human-kind. If, however, he is tempted by under-handedness, disaster may strike his life. The Scorpio/Rat is more vulnerable to disapproval than he seems.

This is basically a noble nature that on the whole wants no ill to befall others. he is both nervous and suspicious, so he worries a lot and may suffer from anxiety attacks. he is magnetic and projects a pleasant presence. He will not take kindly to the meddling of others but can be accused of meddlesomeness himself. Scorpio/Rat enjoys judging others and is adept at pinning them down to fine points or nailing them on delicate subjects. This person can make himself very unpopular with adversaries if he is not ever so careful on whom he passes his hasty judgments.

The creative side of Scorpio/Rat is frequently scotched by his need to compete and win. He does not handle failure well. He or she can be leveled by setbacks and will give up anything and move to the country if the establishment gets in the way. Finally, the Scorpio/Rat is quite sufficient unto himself. Although he persists in wanting to shine against the foil of competition and to triumph over those he considers to be his opponents, if he will learn to sit back and take stock, to quite down and examine his problems calmly, he may be surprised to note that he does not need to pit himself against the opposition in order to prove his worth. It’s obvious anyway.

LOVE

The Scorpio/Rat is a hatcher of complex romantic plots. He or she will not be attracted for long to any fly-by-night lover. Scorpios born Rat must find the person they finally settle down with exceptional. They are extremely sensual and preoccupied by passion early in their lives. Yet, as they themselves to be tempted by conquest, they often decide to marry homebody types whose very seriousness keeps the Scorpio/Rat on the straight and narrow. You may often hear about the spouses of these busy, sometimes treacherous, souls. That’s because the ideal Scorpio/Rat mate keeps the home fires burning.

If you love a Scorpio/ Rat, you must arm yourself with a bludgeoning ability to defend yourself. Scorpio/Rat is a harsh and demanding critic. he is nothing short of a perfectionist when it comes to relationships, mulling over every detail to verify the sentiment’s purity. This person is competitive too, and may be rapaciously jealous. If he or she is capable of running around, then you, too, must be guilty. It’s an odd turn of mind but it’s Scorpio/Rat speciality.

COMPATIBILITIES
You can probably walk hand in hand forever with Cancer, Virgo and Pisces/Ox subjects. Another of your prospects might be the Cancer, Capricorn or Pisces/Dragon, along with Cancer, Virgo and Capricorn Monkeys. All of the above love to listen to your late night worries. a less willing ear will be lent by Taurus, Leo or Aquarius/Horse. Be sure to keep your distance from Taurus and Aquarius/Cats.

HOME and FAMILY
Rats born in Scorpio are strong-willed. They like their surroundings to say something about them, show off their achievements, be identifiably theirs and no one else’s. many Scorpio/Rat interiors are sleekly ultra modern. This subject is forward-thinking and always imagines herself in the avant-garde. Too, Rats born in Scorpio are creative and will tend to display their works to best advantage at home.

The Scorpio/Rat parent is reliable and protective of the brood. This person never forgets to be prepared for any eventuality or emergency. As kids are the soul of the impromptu, Scorpio? Rat is often Johnny-on-the-spot when Junior needs a map of Venus for School the next day and it’s already past midnight. Scorpio/rats are affectionate and communicative with their offspring.

A Scorpio/Rat child will be alert and ready with friendly smiles from the cradle. This kid is a charmer. He wants attention from parents and teachers, neighbours and his peers. he knows how to go after approval through achievement. He or she is bound to be very powerful or else busy seeking power. These natives compete mercilessly all their lives for first place. They need parental encouragement to go after the things they are interested in.

PROFESSION
The Scorpio/Rat’s ideal profession is vociferous critic. He is best at picking apart situations that need decorticating . He or she should be wise in law or excellent at diagnosing diseases, trouble-shooting in industry or entertainment, or inventing things that demand minute attention to detail. He is of sunny disposition but will be acquisitive and power-hungry.

You can hire the Scorpio/rat, but his or her eye will be on the throne from the jump. Scorpio/Rats prefer first place to subordination, and usually they don’t have undue qualms about reaching goals. They train or learn till they’ve got the whole system down pat and then bingo! They’re running the company. Machination is the stuff of the Scorpio/rat’s life.

As a boss the Scorpio/Rat will be demanding and protective, even patronizing. As he or she is very effective at any level and can do any and all the jobs at hand, the same kind of behaviour will be expected from underlings.

Some careers that fit this competitive person’s nature are: fashion journalist, insurance, salesman, inventor, athlete, performer, critic, politician.

Famous Scorpio/Rats: Claude Monet, Aaron Copland, Dick Cavett, Prince Charles.

Reference: The New Astrology- East Meets West- Suzanne White