Scorpio - Friendship Compatibility - Scorpio and Aries

When Aries and Scorpio form a friendship, they're going to wonder how they ever managed
apart. Both love power, and if they learn to cooperate instead of fighting against each other, they
can achieve anything they want. Scorpio is more focused and more determined than Aries, while
Aries gets things started the way both want. Even though Aries can be fiercely loyal, Scorpio has
a deeper and more complex devotion to the friendship.

This can be a very goal-oriented relationship. It tends to be highly passionate and often
argumentative, because both Aries and Scorpio have jealous tendencies. Scorpio tends to be
more patient, but is also more possessive than Aries. Despite their differences, both love risk and taking chances; this is not a boring relationship! Aries and Scorpio can have lots of adventures together. At times, they can have difficulty understanding each other, because Aries is an extrovert, up front and open, while Scorpio is more introverted with their feelings. Both friends need to meet on neutral ground once in a while and call a truce!

Aries and Scorpio are both ruled by the Planet Mars, and Scorpio is also ruled by Pluto. When
two people with Mars' energy come together, it's like two soldiers meeting on a battlefield: They're either allies or deadly enemies. Mars also represents passion, so Aries and Scorpio tend to have an exciting time together. Both meet challenge head-on, so it's normal for them to argue all the time -- making up is actually something to look forward to! Pluto adds an extra intensity to this dynamic.

Aries is a Fire Sign, and Scorpio is a Water Sign. These two elements can be a great combination
if they work together, using emotion and physical action to get things done. Scorpio is a crafty
strategist, and can help Aries slow down and learn how to plan battles before jumping into them.
Aries teaches Scorpio to let go and move on when their efforts are thwarted. Scorpio can be
emotionally manipulative, too much Water dampening Aries' fiery enthusiasm. Conversely, too
much Fire can burn the Water away and drive Scorpio to seek revenge. Aries and Scorpio must
learn the two crucial c's -- cooperation and compromise -- if they care enough about each other
and their friendship to maintain their balance.

Aries is a Cardinal Sign, and Scorpio is a Fixed Sign. Aries gives Scorpio the initiative to do
things just for the experience, rather than always having an agenda in mind. Scorpio stabilizes
Aries, influencing their whimsical friend to finish something before jumping into something new.
They are both loyal and devoted to one another, and when they can understand that they can
both be the boss -- Aries as the initiator and Scorpio as the emotional leader -- they can get along and have many good times.

The best aspect of the Aries-Scorpio friendship is the power of their combined forces. They can
get so much done, particularly when they believe in the same cause. They are both winners and
they won't give up, making theirs a friendship that never settles for second best.