You live life intensely, feel emotions deeply and commit absolutely. However, this same single-mindedness means you can have problems compromising within a relationship if things don't go your way. Although you feel things strongly, you can have problems expressing how you really feel your emotions escape your strict control.

You prefer to keep your innermost feelings private, even from a close partner, which can sometimes be seen as secretiveness. You may like to keep your personal life to yourself, but that doesn't stop you from wanting to know every last detail about those around you. After all, knowledge is power. Your desire to know what makes your partner tick, combined with a naturally strong intuition makes you a sensitive lover. You are more vulnerable than people realise and need your partner to give you reassurance on a regular basis.

Scorpio is attracted to...

You are highly intuitive and know instantly if you fancy someone or not - and if there is an attraction there you will always pursue it, even if only in your head! You're not one to rush in; you would rather watch and observe a potential partner from a distance, taking your time to get to know what makes them tick. There's nothing wrong with thinking things through, the problem comes when you over-analyse people and situations to the point of obsession.

You are drawn to men who are strong and resourceful but have no time for wimpy types who don't know their own minds. You're skilled in the art of flirtatious banter and enjoy the game of seduction.

Scorpio gets on best with...

Scorpio forms strong bonds with earth signs, especially focused Capricorn and solid Taurus, who share a similar commitment to relationships. Of the fire signs, intense Scorpio and headstrong Aries can result in a passionate, if love-hate relationship.

The fire sign, Leo, often forms a strong bond with Scorpio for the same reason. It may take a while for Leo and Scorpio to overcome their differences, but once they do, a strong and mutually supportive relationship can result. A Scorpio-Sagittarius relationship is more uncommon, simply because Sagittarius is too independent to give Scorpio the reassurance they need.

Scorpio as a lover

Lustful and experimental, Scorpio lovers find that inflicting a little pain will be a major turn on, so don't be surprised if your Scorpio lover pinches or bites. Make sure you tell them if you want them to tone it down!

Best sex mates: Gemini, Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces.

Erogenous zone: The mouth.