People born with Scorpio on the ascendant are controlled, loyal and although they may seem outgoing, will likely be keeping some things hidden.

Scorpio Rising Appearance…

Scorpio is also known as the eagle in myth and legend, and true to the aesthetic of this strong bird, the appearance of Scorpio is to have hooded or heavy-lidded eyes and a beaked look to the nose.

Look for their deep set eyes and unruffled demeanour – calm and still…

Scorpio Rising Stars, Clockwise From Top Left: Chloë Sevigny, Vanessa Paradis, Diana Ross And Debbie Harry…

They can be muscular or look strong and stealthy, they may have a seductive, powerful, penetrating presence about them, even a walk that’s magnetic.

Their dark, brooding, steely glare susses out any situation before stealthily making a move.

They suit smokey, understated make-up. A smudge of oxblood lipstick or understated nude lip rather than a frosted pink…

Scorpio Rising Fashion Style: Red, Crimson, Maroon – & A Raspberry Beret…

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As one of the Zodiac Signs represented by a creature – the Scorpion – there are many colours found in nature that bring out Scorpio’s enigmatic qualities, and the potency of their power, namely blood red (oxygenised) and black…

Read Scorpio, Mesmerising In Maroon.

In terms of fashion, they might don a turtleneck, a collar – protecting their vulnerable throat chakra – or wear oversized shades, so no-one sees them in the shadows!

People with this placement might favour wearing fashions that shroud them in mystery, with a covert appearance of working well…

The Scorpio Ascendant: Witches & Vampires…

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As the constellation that comes into its own at Halloween – or Samhain – Scorpio has most prominence at this time of year, standing in the light of the sun.

Born with this ascendant?

Goth may do you good! A touch of the macabre, shroud yourself in mystery, literally through your fashion…

Scorpio Rising? Discover The Houses According to your Ascendant, here!

Click on the wheel or here for a breakdown of house rulerships…

As Sign Of Power!

Correction, Hilary Clinton is Gemini Rising!

This constellation is expert at keeping secrets and maintaining privacy.

It’s not a great wonder that Scorpio rising people suit powerful positions in politics…

Margaret Thatcher, Jackie Kennedy, Grace Kelly and Imelda Marcos all have the Scorpion rising in their birth charts, maintaining a public air that’s still; calm waters clearly win out (no matter what’s stirring underneath…)

Note too, Grimes, now mother to Elon Musks baby, and Liliane Bettencourt, one of the principal shareholders of L’Oréal.

At the time of her death, she was the 14th richest person in the world, with a net worth of US$44.3 billion.

Scorpio Rising Fashion Designers include Diane von Fürstenberg (Scorpio Rising, Venus-Jupiter in the first house, Mars conjunct her Capricorn Sun). Christian Dior, Gianni Versace, Alexander McQueen and Stella McCartney.

Scorpio Rising – Water Is Your Element…

Björk, Roger Daltrey, George Harrison, Grace Kelley, Nicole Kidman, Katy Perry & Grimes…

Use water in your personal brand.

Take a photo in a lake or by water, rise up, using the slightest ripple effect…

Mars & Pluto Are Your Ruling Planets…

With Scorpio rising, your chart ruler is Mars,

and Pluto, planet of powerful transformation.

Depending on where these planets falls in your chart (and how they are aspected), you can reveal even more about your character and your Star Sign Style!

With mighty Mars & potent Pluto ‘ruling the chart’ you can count on Scorpio rising people being determined and strong willed.

Slow to move, they’re consistent, persistent, and as a fixed sign, Scorpio rising has real staying power.

Who Do You Trust?

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Closeness and developing strong bonds is a Scorpio concept, and its interesting to see these couplings of Scorpio Rising persons above.

Interesting to see family ties and musicians, artists, actors, bandmates and couples above, and knowing something of their professional or personal dynamic. 

From the complex friendship of Mel B and Geri, Sid Vicious and Johnny Rotten, rivals and silver-screen icons Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, or Hollywood’s Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise – a closer look at their birth charts reveals so much more…

Scorpio Rising Celebrities…

                                    

☆ Alexander McQueen ☆ Aretha Franklin ☆ Bette Davis ☆ Björk ☆ Chrissy Teigen ☆ Chaka Khan ☆ Chloë Sevigny ☆ Clint Eastwood ☆ Dannii Minogue ☆ Debbie Harry ☆ Diana Ross ☆ Diane Von Fustenburg ☆ Ellen Burstyn ☆ Eva Longoria ☆ Frank Ocean ☆ Gavin Rossdale ☆ Geri Halliwell ☆ Gianni Versace ☆ George Harrison ☆Grace Kelly ☆ Grimes ☆ Gloria Steinem ☆ Halsey ☆ Hilary Clinton ☆ Imelda Marcos ☆ Jackie Kennedy ☆ Janet Jackson ☆ Jessica Chastain ☆ Jessica Simpson ☆ Joan Crawford ☆ James Franco ☆ Justin Bieber ☆ Katharine Hepburn ☆ Katy Perry (Scorpio Ascendant, + Sun, Mercury, Saturn & Pluto in Scorpio…) ☆ Lana Del Rey ☆ Linda & Stella McCartney ☆Liam Payne  ☆ Natalie Portman ☆ Margaret Thatcher ☆ Nicole Kidman ☆ Maria Callas ☆ Martha Stewart ☆  Melanie Brown ☆ Prince ☆ Rachel McAdams (Scorpio) ☆ River Phoenix ☆ Rafa Nadal ☆ Tom Cruise ☆ Tori Amos ☆ Tracey Ullman ☆ Vanessa Paradis + Lily-Rose Depp ☆ Enrique Iglesias ☆ Édith Piaf ☆ Maria Callas ☆ Melanie Adele Martinez ☆ Jennifer Love Hewitt ☆ Michael Kirk Douglas ☆ Kat Bjelland ☆ Jaden Smith ☆ Claudia Schiffer ☆ Caitlyn Jenner & Brody Jenner ☆ Keith Richards ☆ Sid Vicious  ☆  Johnny Rotten ☆ Jimmy Page ☆ Ozzy Osbourne ☆ Kate Bush ☆ Fiona Apple ☆ Naomi Watts ☆ Kid Cudi ☆ 

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