October 23rd ~ November 21st
RULER: Mars
ELEMENT: WaterCOLORS: Deep Reds & Black
KEYWORD: Transformation
Boy, oh, boy! A Scorpio. What have you gotten yourself into? Or, what are you about to get yourself into? Of all the signs of the Pet Zodiac, the Scorpio, is hands-down the most difficult to own. On the other hand, if treated right, they can also be one of the best signs to own. It can go either way...and if you're a Scorpio owner you'd better pray it goes right!
Being a Scorpio myself I can relate to these little passionate fireballs and understand their motives. If you're not a fellow Scorpion, however, a Scorpio pet will be quite a mystery to you for all of its days. Now, that isn't all bad. Mysteries are fun and they always keep you guessing. Keep this pet happy, and you will be richly rewarded with the pet of your dreams. Scorpios love to please those they deem have treated them favorably. Just don't cross them.
Now I don't mean to be scaring anyone off from having a Scorpio pet. They can be some of the best, but they are a challenge. Yet, a challenge is always fun and never boring. I will give you a few basics that should make living with your Scorp a bit easier. Remember the 3 Rules in the movie "Gremlins"? Don't get them wet, don't feed them after midnight, and...well, you might remember them. What they were isn't important here...the important part is the severity of the consequences if those rules weren't followed. Think of these "3 Rules to Owning a Scorpion Pet" in the same way...(I dare you not to!):
- Never yell or get overly angry with them!
If this happens, it's better to go and cool down in another room. You're Scorp knows when he's done wrong and knows your upset. But if you yell at him..he will seek his revenge. Imagine finding a curtain shredded or a favorite brush missing hours later..then go and calm down. This is a pet that can't stand to be scolded. It's better to just say a firm, "No!". They don't like that either, but will respect it more than if you rave and rant at them.- Never forget to feed them!
If you're Scorp pet tends to be one of the bigger ones, I wouldn't forget to feed him..EVER! Scorpions are natural predators and the great hunters of the Zodiac. The neighbor's chickens may get a surprise attack if your Scorpio pet is left hungry.- Do not throw away their toys or possessions!
Scorpios are extremely possessive and overly jealous. Anything they consider to be theirs is exactly that, and no one else's. They will not like it if the other pets try to play with their toys. Most Scorpios have tons of secret hiding places for their possessions. If you follow those 3 simple rules then life with your Scorpio pet will probably be nothing short of heaven! Now's the time to tell you of some of Scorpio's good points (yes, there are some!). Scorpios are fiercely loyal and very protective. They make excellent house watchers. They love the outdoors and don't mind being kept outside. Just as any wrong done to a Scorp will come back on you ten-fold, so will any right. No Scorpio forgets a kindness, and if you treat them with lots of love and respect then they will shower you with a love so strong it's overpowering. Training can be done with patience and if your Scorpio is in the mood. Once trained they never forget and will listen to please you.
I do so hope that I haven't scared you away from having a Scorpio pet. As any Scorpio pet owner will tell you, it is not a decision you will regret. I must warn you of the challenges that come with owning a Scorpio, but in the end you get back one of the best loved and loving pets there are. Expect this one to be by your side 'til the end. It may be true that no pet can hate as fiercely as a Scorpio, but none other can love with the intensity of one either.
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