In the shadow of last week’s new Moon in Scorpio, truth’s clarion call rises from the depths of our hearts — in animus veritas. Scorpio energy doesn’t tolerate shallow anything, especially from other people. This often requires honest, emotional exchanges that spark unwanted but overdue transformation. Like the autumn, Scorpio sheds to renew.
Scorpio energy can also be described as the “urge to merge” — sexually or spiritually. More often than not, these are experienced as two sides of the same coin. Under Scorpio, interpersonal relationships become conduits for achieving states of being beyond the cycles of life. Yet Scorpio’s propensity to be a creative catalyst is paralleled by an aptitude for catabolizing another’s energy for selfish purposes.
As for the Scorpio characters in your life, I’m reminded of this line from A Course in Miracles: “Beware the unhealed healer.” Indeed, Scorpio may heal with the power of love — or lust for power at all costs. To know which Scorpio you’re dealing with, just look for the telltale signs of a narcissistic personality disorder. Inflated sense of self-importance? Squash the scorpion before you get stung.
ARIES
March 21 – April 19
Ruler Mars is challenged by a square to the Moon this week, putting you on offense. Relax. Tap into your latent feminine energies to balance your made-up machismo.
TAURUS
April 20 – May 20
Don’t hold back your love, Taurus, despite ruler Venus’s square to Saturn and Pluto. The more you share your love with others, the more there is to give. It’s not pie, but it’s just as sweet.
GEMINI
May 21 – June 20
Allow yourself to be inspired by ruler Mercury’s angle to Neptune. Seeing many sides of a situation broadens perspective and increases empathy.
CANCER
June 21 – July 22
Ruler Moon is challenged by a square to Mars this week, hyping up any suppressed aggressive tendencies. Tap into Mother Moon’s feminine energy to maintain a heart-healthy balance.
LEO
July 23 – Aug. 22
Blessings abound with ruler Sun’s happy angle to Jupiter, Saturn, and Pluto. Saturn brings confidence and Pluto fortitude while Jupiter brings a touch of luck. Don’t muck it up.
VIRGO
Aug. 23 – Sept. 22
With ruler Mercury’s angle to Neptune, you’re more in touch with the thoughts and feelings of others than they might give you credit for. Let it open your mind and soften your heart.
LIBRA
Sept. 23 – Oct. 22
Don’t be the fickle lover, Libra. Ruler Venus’s square to Saturn and Pluto tests your capacity for sharing what you’ve got to give. Even if you don’t have extra dollars, love don’t cost a thing.
SCORPIO
Oct. 23 – Nov. 21
Ruler Pluto is challenged by a square to Venus. Under it, you may be working to undermine your relationships. There’s a time and place for righteousness. Just not today.
SAGITTARIUS
Nov. 22 – Dec. 21
Venus’s square to ruler Jupiter would have you squandering ostentatiously. Tap into Jupiter’s angle to the Sun for a stroke of luck — you may receive a happy birthday surprise.
CAPRICORN
Dec. 22 – Jan. 19
With ruler Saturn square to Venus, it’s easy to refrain from sharing emotion with your beloveds, but that’s not the lesson here. Giving freely brings its own loving reward.
AQUARIUS
Jan. 20 – Feb. 18
Try not to rouse the rabble with Mercury’s opposition to ruler Uranus. Jumping to erroneous conclusions is a form of gaslighting, which is far beneath your Aquarian principles.
PISCES
Feb. 19 – March 20
Ruler Neptune’s angle to Mercury opens the channels of inspirational thinking. Allow your broad perspective on life to bring substance to your interpersonal connections.
