Hear ye, hear ye! The witching season has arrived. Stock up on candles, obsidian, and plenty of kindling for the stake at which you’ll burn the lovers who’ve scorned you.
Bringing more than the usual drama to the start of Scorpio season is the fact that there’s a partial solar eclipse on Oct. 25. That we won’t see this eclipse in our hemisphere does soften its bite. In fact, considering the new Moon’s conjunction to Venus, this could be quite a lucky lunation in terms of romance.
Given Scorpio’s reputation as a bewitching hustler of sorts, it’s easy to feel wary of this sign’s brooding presence. Fortunately, the scorpion’s bark is typically worse than its bite (though granted — some people like that kind of thing).
Your best bet is to take three friends to the dunelands along with a basket of magical items. Form a circle, pray to Hecate, and imbue yourselves with the power of enchantment — cast on, witches. In other words, be not afraid of the new Moon in Scorpio.
When reading personal horoscopes, read your Sun sign for the “big picture” and your rising sign for “where the work is.”
ARIES / ARIES RISING
March 21 – April 19
Mercury trine Mars: Everyone thinks you’re a downright meanie, but really you’re just direct. Soften the blow.
TAURUS / TAURUS RISING
April 20 – May 20
Venus conjunct Sun: Love and affection are yours to give and to receive. Soak it in and spread it around.
GEMINI / GEMINI RISING
May 21 – June 20
Mercury trine Saturn: Whether you are on the giving or receiving end of guidance, walk softly and carry a big heart.
CANCER / CANCER RISING
June 21 – July 22
New Moon in Scorpio: You’re awash with emotion wrought by an aversion to the taboo. Let your freak flag fly.
LEO / LEO RISING
July 23 – Aug. 22
Venus conjunct Sun: You feel beautiful and it shows. Let that love light shine and uplift others.
VIRGO / VIRGO RISING
Aug. 23 – Sept. 22
Mercury trine Saturn: Lead by this example: nobody is too good for guidance, not even you.
LIBRA / LIBRA RISING
Sept. 23 – Oct. 22
Venus conjunct Sun: Loving has never been so easy. Let your beauty and creativity shine.
SCORPIO / SCORPIO RISING
Oct. 23 – Nov. 21
Mercury trine Mars: Be on the lookout for opportunities to get out and get going; be open to a little risk to boot.
SAGITTARIUS / SAGITTARIUS RISING
Nov. 22 – Dec. 21
Jupiter quincunx Venus: Things could go both ways this week in terms of love and money. Be extra tactful.
CAPRICORN / CAPRICORN RISING
Dec. 22 – Jan. 19
Saturn trine Mercury: No one is a failure who has friends. Or is humble enough to accept guidance.
AQUARIUS / AQUARIUS RISING
Jan. 20 – Feb. 18
Mercury trine Saturn: You’ll be well served by the pragmatism you discover within you this week. Plan for the long term, live for the now.
PISCES / PISCES RISING
Feb. 19 – March 20
Jupiter quincunx Venus: Consider being tactful when approaching all things love and money this week.
