Scorpio season is arriving with intense, beautiful sincerity. Last month’s transits focused on the balances cultivated by a lifetime of beauty and grief, and this month furthers our quest for regulation. Most notably, the sun and Mercury’s conjunction in Scorpio on the 4th will coincide with midterm elections on the 3rd, and as our empire continues to fall into chaos, the world is watching. During last month’s Libra season, Venus was retrograde in Scorpio, Pluto in Aquarius went direct, and Mars entered Leo, giving birth to a significant revolutionary moment—as evidenced in Europe and West Asia—led by Gen Z, and many Americans have found themselves dumbfounded by our lack of hands-on participation. We have found ourselves at an impasse—our rights are so deeply threatened, and yet many of our daily lives hinge on a lie that claims we will not be directly impacted by the unyielding threat of the most militarized colonial force on planet Earth. In addition, Venus and Mercury will both end their retrogrades on the 13th, concluding a biblical 40 days and 40 nights of introspection that have forged bonds and cut ties with Scorpionic precision. The sun will enter fiery Sagittarius on the 22nd, and precision will become less important as Sagittarius’ passionate nature gains ground. The full moon in Gemini on the 24th offers playful reprieve to those who have braved our volatile circumstances with both precision and joy. If we are still finding ourselves with visions of endless possibilities, it is because we know who we are, and what sacrifices we are willing to make.
ARIES
Your ruling planet Mars’ transit through Leo for the majority of last month and this month has been hitting your 5th house, and lessons around ego, control, and power have likely been dominant. These lessons are forging you into something stronger, and the sun’s transit through your 8th house will unearth some shadows and trauma. Let Mars in Leo inspire the strength to face them.
TAURUS
Taurus is known for having a bullheaded nature, and this stubbornness might be a point of pride for you. It can be an incredible thing to stick to your guns despite the pressure, and your sister sign Scorpio carries this awareness as well. Often, Scorpio’s stubbornness manifests more subtly, and the sun’s transit through your 7th house of relationships this month might encourage a similar approach.
GEMINI
Pluto is currently transiting your 9th house—a section of your chart associated with your highest potential as a philosopher, a visionary, a poet. Aquarius’ rulership of this house offers a humanistic approach. Now is the time to stretch, run, and attend to your longevity, which will help you facilitate your role in making the planet a better place for everyone.
CANCER
Scorpio’s rulership of your 5th house is a bit like giving a power tool to a baby. Is it the safest idea? Absolutely not. And yet, the sun’s transit here this month might have you feeling strangely empowered, without an indication as to what ends are meant to come from these means. If you feel afraid, put it down. If you feel curious, perhaps give it a swing. With the right boundaries we can exceed our own expectations without sacrificing our safety.
LEO
Last month might have felt invigorating relationally, as new friends and comrades entered your sphere. This month, the sun’s transit through your 4th house will bring your focus back to self and family. Leos tend to prioritize family, much like a lion prioritizes its pride, and it can be both a gift and a curse. This month your inner child will be doing a lot of processing—perhaps pick up a coloring book or something sweet to heal some potential triggers throughout the month.
VIRGO
As a Virgo, you have a broad capacity for language, and this might shine most brightly during Scorpio season. Scorpio doesn’t generally mince words, and its rulership of your 3rd house can inspire some of your most scathing moments. You might find this season brings opportunities for reconciliation or destruction. Scorpio is here to guide you to what is right for you. Be sure to heed that guidance.
LIBRA
The 2nd house is associated with stability and wealth, and the sun’s transit through yours could be a bit of a rollercoaster this month. Last month’s Venus and Mercury retrogrades may have impacted your finances and sense of security, but this month the sun will help you start fresh. You may have taken a few hits this year—make it through the month and the full moon in Gemini on the 24th will reward you with life-affirming stability and joy.
SCORPIO
Happy You season, Scorpio! These retrogrades have likely had you feeling discombobulated, in the way that a machine in need of maintenance must be taken apart before getting put back together. Your ruling planet Pluto ended its retrograde last month, and Venus and Mercury also turn direct on Friday the 13th. On a day often associated with bad luck, you might find that it coincides with very positive shifts in your self-image and self-worth.
SAGITTARIUS
Your cycle around the sun is coming to a close, and with the sun’s illumination of your 12th house you might feel a bit deflated and uncharacteristically introverted. Scorpio’s rulership of this house points to some pretty significant shadow aspects of our personalities and lives, and the shadows can become strengths when properly wielded. Spend some time alone with your inner freak and next month the self-love will be rewarded.
CAPRICORN
Every year, this chapter is tied to friendship, comradery, and humanistic pursuits. As a Capricorn, your work-hard-play-hard mentality can be a blessing, but your cardinal earth nature can lead you to choose leadership positions even when it’s unnecessary. Perhaps let Scorpio soften you in this moment, and let your friends guide you toward fulfilments found outside of your responsibilities.
AQUARIUS
Your reputation can be a sore spot, as many Aquarius children often struggle with needing to “fit in.” As you’ve grown, you might have noticed that this matters less and less to you, and the sun’s transit through your 10th house of purpose and image will challenge you to stand your ground. Stay authentic, and career opportunities will arise that are suited to your unique blueprint.
PISCES
These Venus and Mercury retrogrades have primarily fallen in your 8th and 9th houses, and their end on the 13th will mark the beginning of a new approach to commitment, love, and freedom. The sun’s movement into fellow mutable sign Sagittarius on the 22nd and the full moon in Gemini on the 24th will impact your home life and career. Perhaps use the full moon to set intentions for how you plan to balance these two aspects of your life.
illustrations by Anneliese DePano
