Do you ever notice how Scorpios want to know all your secrets, but rarely tell you theirs? They’re experts at prying and asking personal, sometimes inappropriate questions, but when the tables are turned they become silent.

So, why are Scorpios so secretive? I think it partly has to do with them being self-protective, but it’s also a way to stay in control – and we all know how much Scorpios love being in control. After all, if they know all your secrets but you know none of theirs, then they’re the ones who have the upper hand in the relationship. And once they know all your secrets, you feel almost obligated to stick around because if the relationship were to end, there’s no telling what they’ll do with that information. So, by finding out all your secrets Scorpios are also ensuring that you become attached to them.

I knew one Scorpio in particular who was adept at getting information out of people. She was quiet and charming and knew how to make people feel comfortable enough to spill their secrets. She would ask lots of questions and if you tried to ask questions in return, she would evade them and find a way to direct the conversation back to you and your personal life. It was almost like a game to her; she wanted to see how much she could pry before the person realized what was happening and put an end to the interrogation.

Pay attention the next time you have a conversation with a Scorpio and see if you notice that the conversation is heavily focused on you and your private matters. Now that you know Scorpio’s tricks, you can take control of the situation and refuse to play their game unless the self-disclosure is mutual.