Scorpio Sun Sign on the Ascendant

The combination is formidable, but can result in a real need for power and a tendency to dominate others for good or ill. A source of remarkable potential, but it must be directed outwardly, otherwise it can negatively affect the individual.

People with Scorpio rising generally feel a strong need to know themselves. They don't care to reveal themselves to others but their ability for self-analysis is considerable, and they are usually capable of seeing their own problems clearly and honestly.

This introspective tendency may result in them feeling that they do not like themselves very much. 

They may need others to point out their positive qualities, and that they have the ability to really enjoy life. In partnership, those with Scorpio rising will show their affection in a charming and tender way that will be very private and not always discernable to outsiders.

Emotional security will be as important as financial security, but jealousy and possessiveness may undermine relationships.

If this is allowed to take hold, a claustrophobic atmosphere may develop that some partners will find extremely trying. An inability to openly discuss problems and continual worry about them can lead to physical symptoms such as a lessening of the sexual drive, which will greatly disturb the individual.

The powerful personality traits of Scorpio will color the whole personality when this sign rises, and other elements will in most cases be less apparent.

The characteristics attributed to the Sun sign are likely to be deeper and more meaningfully expressed when Scorpio rises.

There will be a stronger sense of purpose and need to question every action and the tendency to be secretive can become an obsession.

When Scorpio rises and Leo is on the Midheaven, Scorpio's drive and emotional resources will be enriched by Leo's organizational and leadership powers.