I read in numerous astrology books that scorpios are vengeful, mean (I don't believe they're mean), snappish, have short tempers, and very attractive and seductive. Is this true?
it's not completely true. scorpios are known to be very sexual, so being seductive and and attractive is likely. a scorpio can have a bad temper, but they are very loyal and honest. they are sometimes even mysterious because they are determined, but sometimes withdrawn. a tough nut to crack, but they aren't just always mean and vengeful. what you read was probably referring to scorpio being ruled by pluto which is passion and death. it's supposed to be the planet of the "underworld" and i've heard of pluto being refered to as "unforgiving". scorpios have their down sides (as do all signs) but they are very loyal. i actually really like scorpios.
i'm a scorpio, right, and in my opinion i'm not very attractive or anything, and usually if theres a fight going on i'm prop one of the last to loose my temper. but i am very honest and loyal and stuff. it's weird but cuz my sister and dad ar escorpios too and they bit each others heads off.( no literly but you get wha i mean, right?)