As the leaves turn golden and the air becomes crisp, don’t we all wish we could embody the intoxicating, Nora Ephron-esque spirit of fall? Only Scorpios are so lucky. Ruling the calendar from October 23 through November 21, the scorpion falls harmoniously in the middle of the season; as a fixed zodiac sign, they’re known as the stable anchors of autumn. “As a water sign co-ruled by Mars and Pluto, this stubborn scorpion tends to move through life with a determination and a passion that some see as obsessive,” says Sanctuary astrologer Lauren Ash.
As the babies of “spooky season,” Scorpios are known to don their Halloween masks year-round. “There’s a lot lurking underneath the surface of the cool and calm personality that this sign tries to put on with other people,” says Ash. Beneath that smoldering facade, you’ll discover a passionate yet complex soul that leaves you wanting more. It’s no wonder the scorpion can be a total heartbreaker! “They love to play up their mysterious persona and use their sense of style to communicate their vibe with those around them,” Ash adds.
That alluring aura could be interpreted only through rich blooms in saturated colors for our Scorpio floral horoscope (or as we like to call it, Floriscope). “They will likely be blood red, magenta, black, or purple shades,” says Ash.
To florist Mark Thompson of Birmingham’s Shoppe, burgundy scabiosas, crimson coleus spikes, coral ranunculus, and antique hydrangeas evoked the scorpion’s moodiness and passion. He layered violet-veined begonia foliage and wine-hued castor bean leaves for visual depth, speaking to the sign’s underlying complexities.
“Plants that thrive in hot or undesirable conditions are representative of Scorpio’s resilient spirit,” says Ash. To that, Thompson added heat-loving scarlet geraniums. Statement-making florals, like fluffy peonies, and fragrant blooms, like lilac alliums (a favorite of bees and butterflies), are as alluring as a Scorpio’s mysterious soul.
Produced by Sara Clark
