Your typical Scorpio rising will likely have an air of mystery to them, as a fixed water sign ruled by Pluto (the planet of death, sex, and the occult). Symbolized by the scorpion, this sign is known to keep its guard up, and you’ll probably find that in a Scorpio rising.
While they can be difficult to open up, once they do, Scorpio risings are committed, loyal, and sensitive to others’ emotions. They may come off as too intense to the wrong person; Meanwhile, others will be inexplicably attracted to their brooding energy.
“The nature of Pluto and its lessons for Scorpio risings is for them to constantly evolve themselves. They have to regenerate. They even go through like a series of ‘mini deaths,’ like they’re a different person today than yesterday,” Pelinku tells mindbodygreen, adding, “They go through such ups and downs with the ebbs of life. It paints their perception of what their reality is.”
And if you want to spot one, look for dark features, a serious expression, and the telltale, piercing Scorpio stare.
Check out our full guide to Scorpio risings here.