When I read your letter I immediately thought that you must have Leo prominent in your chart, and sure enough, proud and generous Leo is your rising sign.
In my case, my rising sign goes from Libra to Virgo.
Scorpio is the worst rising sign as it impedes and diminishes the relationship as well as being an indicator that there is falsity and deception involved.
Leo is my moon sign, which is the 3rd most important sign, after your sun sign, and your rising sign.
Scorpio is a very powerful sign, and when it is the rising sign it often dominates the rest of the chart.