Scorpio: The Scorpion

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Today, October 23rd 2014 is the first day of the Sun's transit through Scorpio! The sign of Scorpio is known for being an intense and mysterious sign and because it is the month of Scorpio I want to dive into the secrets of Scorpio and the personality of a Scorpio Sun. 

Scorpio is the eighth sign of the zodiac and represents the eighth stage of evolution through the signs.  In the seventh stage of Libra we learn to relate and have relationships with other people. We try to connect to them on a mental level and desire balanced, harmonious relationships. In Scorpio we want to take relating with others to a deeper level. We now want to connect to them emotionally, not just mentally. In Scorpio we desire to have one on one relationships that are really meaningful, we desire complete union with another person, hence Scorpios association with sex.

Besides connecting with people in a deep and profound way Scorpio is greatly concerned with transformation and the cycles of life such as sex, birth, death and rebirth. My personal favorite symbol for Scorpio is that of a phoenix because it so accurately describes the transformation Scorpios seem to constantly go through. They can face the darkness of life and sometimes get sucked into it, but they have this amazing ability to let go parts of themselves that no longer serve them, die and to rise up from their ashes, reborn and better than they were before. It also seems like many Scorpios experience events that greatly push them to transform, as learning transformation seems to be part of their lessons here on earth. 

Scorpios are very intense and passionate people. Scorpio is a fixed sign and perhaps this is what gives Scorpios the ability to really focus on things. They are very determined and when they want something chances are they will get it because they put their whole heart and soul into what they love and what they desire. They can become obsessed sometimes with things that they love as well. 

Scorpio is a water sign and is therefore concerned with emotion. Scorpios feel emotion on a very very deep level. They may not show their feelings to most people though, reserving it for those of their close 'inner circle' and for private moments. They have tons of feelings and emotions though, that other signs would possibly find it hard to deal with. Scorpios feel life so acutely most of time. A beautiful song could touch their soul in inexplainable ways, a gorgeous spring day could uplift them with joy, or a sad story could rip their heart to shreds. This is what life feels like to a lot of Scorpios at times, though others may not notice. Scorpios are called magnetic a lot of the time and perhaps it is because of how strongly they 'feel' life. Perhaps others find them on an unconscious level to be throbbing with all the pain and joy of life and this makes them attractive and interesting to others, like  some sort of pandoras box. Scorpios also may come off as mysterious which may also interest others, although perhaps over time it can be frustrating as well. Scorpios may come across as mysterious because they tend to be closely guarded or secretive. They can be a bit suspicious of others and so put up guards until they are sure that a person is trustworthy.  A lot of Scorpios only like to open up to a handful of people, so if a Scorpio has opened themselves up to you, consider yourself lucky because you must be quite a trustworthy person who they love a whole lot. Some Scorpios however may have secrets and parts of their personality which they will never share with anyone. As secretive as they are Scorpios can easily find out other peoples secrets. They can sometimes have a type of intuition that lets them read between the lines and if you're lying, a Scorpio could very easily find out. In fact Scorpios could do very well as detectives or any other line of work that involves reading between the lines because of their strong perceptions.

 Scorpios do not like control what so ever. They will not on any level ever let anyone control them. This is not a bad thing. The bad thing is that some Scorpios can hate being controlled so much, that they start being a bit controlling themselves. Scorpios like being the ones in power. This can of course manifest as a bad thing and they could potentially deal with some control issues in their lives. However, remember that Scorpios are like the mythical phoenix, they can transform. If a Scorpio starts having control issues they can completely turn themselves around. They can realize that the only thing we truly have control over is how we react to things. If they realize this they can be truly powerful in a really positive way. 

Jealousy is another difficult and not so great feeling that Scorpios can sometimes have to grapple with. They can become quite jealous particularly over a partner. They can get that way because they want to be the sole object of their partners affection. Scorpios are usually wonderfully loyal and expect partners to return that loyalty. The jealous bug can start to eat at them if they feel like any loyalty is being threatened. If they learn to control their reactions though, this won't be too big of a problem and sometimes a little jealous is healthy simply cause it's human and shows we care. 

The last 'difficult' attribute of Scorpio is the famous scorpion sting. Like a scorpion, Scorpios have a defense mechanism. When someone hurts them, which could be quite painful noting how vibrantly they feel life, they defend themselves. They may say some pretty awful mean things that hurt you at your core, but that is really only because you hurt them at their core. Of course this isn't a great attribute, but it's something Scorpios can sometimes have to cope with. Scorpios feel and have to deal with a lot of dark emotions at times , but they can absolutely transform from it and when they choose to transform it is truly magical and inspiring. Scorpios have huge reserves of strength. They may be vulnerable, but they can fight they're inner demons and come out tenfolds stronger. 

The sign of Scorpio has a reputation for being intense and maybe even a bit scary. Scorpios are truly magnificent though, because they have to deal with the murky depths of the pschye where most people don't want to go. They can face the darkness and utterly transform themselves which I can't stress enough how amazing that is. They are phoenixes and butterflies, the transformers of the world. They have strength to face and fight the darkness and they have the beautiful strength to feel every last bit of human emotion. 

Happy Birthday to all the Scorpios out there! I hope everyone has a great month and remember that this month is a wonderful time to transform ourselves (especially with the eclipse) and to appreciate the most beautiful gift we have as human; emotions. 

Solar Eclipse in Scorpio: Rise From the Ashes

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On October 23rd 2014 at 2:57 PM there will be a Solar Eclipse in Scorpio. Emotions have run high lately and relationships have been turbulent as there has been a lot of intense cosmic activity, such as the Libra Lunar Eclipse and Mercury Retrograde. The Solar Eclipse may add to the intensity, but because Solar Eclipses have to do with new beginnings, this Eclipse offers us a fresh start if we are willing to do the work and move forward. 

Scorpio is known as the most intense sign in the zodiac which is no surprise since it is the sign that rules sex, birth, death and rebirth.  Scorpio goes where other signs are afraid to go; in the murky depths of the psyche. Eclipses usually shine light on things we have been keeping hidden that need to be dealt with, similar to Scorpio. Also Mercury Retrograde has been making us turn inwards to deal with our problems. This energy is similar to Scorpio and chances are you may have had to deal with some deep rooted psychological issues or patterns lately. This Scorpio Eclipse is going to push us to clean out our psyches. It's time to start fresh without all the baggage in our souls that our wearing us down. It's time to release those negative patterns and live life in a new, fresh, and free way. The Solar Eclipse offers us empowerment on a deep level as long as we are willing to release and start fresh. Some of you may think that it is impossible to start fresh, that the experiences you have gone through have affected you permanently, that the patterns you have are ingrained in you for the rest of your life, you may think there is no going back. Scorpio shows us that this simply isn't true. Scorpio is the keeper of a wonderful type of magic, the magic of transformation. The most common symbol attached to Scorpio is a scorpion, but Scorpio has another very powerful symbol as well, that of a phoenix.  This symbol of a phoenix is where the magic of transformation lies in Scorpio. Scorpio shows us that we can become really messed up from our experiences, and become stuck in a dark place, but that the moment we realize this, we can decide to burn up that part of ourselves until it is reduced to ashes and recreate ourselves again and have a real fresh start. This is exactly what the Solar Eclipse offers us and if we are smart we should grab hold of this opportunity and transmute and transform ourselves just like the mythical phoenix.

There are some other planets that are affecting this Solar Eclipse as well. The first is Venus which will be exactly conjunct the Eclipse. Venus's influence means that the theme that has been going on with relationships will be on going. Hopefully this aspect will bring more pleasantness to the relationship arena than the Lunar Eclipse did. Chances are if the Lunar Eclipse brought up any relationship problems for you ( any kind of relationship, not just romantic) you may have realized that you needed to let something go from the past that is hindering you in your present relationships, so now is the perfect time to let these issues go. Perhaps a light bulb will go off in your head and you will realize exactly what you need to release.  This can be a really great thing because we all could have the opportunity to have much healthier relationships than we have had previously. 

The second planet that will be affecting the Eclipse is Neptune which will be trine the Eclipse. This is a positive aspect with Neptune and may provide some intuitive feelings as to what steps we should take to free up our psyche. Neptune may also offer extra spiritual healing and divine guidance. Neptune is the planet that shows us that we are all divine spiritual beings and that we are always connected to source. This is a truth that may help some of you with healing some inner wounds. 

This is an intense time we are living through right now, but we are given a chance to become empowered. This Solar Eclipse is probably going to bring some big changes for a lot of people, and hopefully a huge amount of healing for every ones psyche as well. We have to be like the girl in the picture above who is staring the moon in the face. We have to do the same with our psychological issues, we have to acknowledge them, decide to rise above them and start afresh like the phoenix rising from the ashes. 

I wish you all the best during this time of intense cosmic activity and profound healing. Remember that the magic of transformation lies within you and it is yours to use whenever you wish. Become a phoenix and empower yourself!

Lunar Eclipse in Aries: Change is on the Horizon

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On October 8th 2014 at 3:51 AM (PDT) there will be a total Lunar Eclipse in the sign of Aries. Lunar Eclipses are always big events, but this one is particularly jam packed with cosmic activity!

During this Lunar Eclipse the Moon will be in Aries and the Sun will of course be opposing in the sign of Libra. This means that a major theme during this eclipse will be balancing independence and harmony within relationships. There may be a great need to compromise in relationships between what we want and what others want. Lunar Eclipses are about letting things go that aren't serving us anymore and they urge us to detox our lives. With this Eclipse the things we need to let go of, are ideas we have about ourselves, our identity and independence. The nodes always play a big part in Lunar Eclipses and this time the South Node will be quite close to the Moon urging us to release some old deep rooted patterns that are related to how we view our independence and needs. Uranus will be very closely conjunct the Moon which means that Uranus will be urging us to break free from old patterns especially ones that restrict us in any way. Uranus may also bring some unexpected surprises which it is notorious for, but there's no telling with Uranus what they may be. 

There are many planets  participating in this Lunar Eclipse, mainly because there will be a grand trine in fire. The grand trine will be between the Moon and Uranus conjunct, Mars in Sagittarius, and Jupiter in Leo. This means that there are some big changes coming. It's a little weird because Lunar Eclipses are about letting go usually and not about starting new things, but this one is almost about both. If we let go our issues around ourselves and our relationships then we will open the door for tons of exciting big changes. Uranus is the one that mainly brings change, but Jupiter brings expansion and Mars brings the energy to start new and exhilarating projects, so get ready to welcome new and wonderful things into your life. Lunar Eclipses can be emotional and with this grand trine in fire going on , the emotions that we may particularly feel are anger and frustration. These emotions may come up if we feel like it has been hard to compromise in relationships or if we are holding on to old toxic behavioral patterns, which as I mentioned are important things to figure out during this Eclipse. 

This Lunar Eclipse will be intense, but it will help us out with our relationships and usher in big changes! Remember to let go of any old patterns and views you may have about yourself and to try to compromise within relationships. These are the two most important things to remember during this Eclipse. This Eclipse will affect a large number of people because of all the planets involved. If you have any planets in Aries, Libra, Sagittarius and Leo though , this Eclipse may be the most intense for you. Nonetheless, big changes are on the horizon for everyone!~

Mercury Retrograde: Reflection and Rejuvenation

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It's Mercury Retrograde time again! Mercury will be starting it's backwards cycle starting in Scorpio and then in Libra, starting tomorrow, October 4th 2014 at 10:03 AM (PDT). Mercury Retrograde isn't something to be dreaded as some people think, so don't freak out! It's a great time to reflect, review and rejuvenate. Communication and technology always does seem to go awry when Mercury is retrograde, but nothing major ever happens. It is important to be patient and slow down with Mercury's backward energy. 

Mercury starts it's retrograde cycle in the intense and penetrative sign of Scorpio. This will be a particularly good time for some deep reflection. Reviewing deep seated feelings and psychological issues could be important. Mercury in Scorpio could help offer some penetrating insight into your problems, if you just take the time to slow down and think them through. The Scorpio part of the retrograde may be the part that will make us all want to retreat. Scorpio is a secretive and private sign and likes to keep to itself, which we may feel with the retrograde. This could be a great time to rejuvenate and think things through near water since Scorpio is a water sign. If you live near the ocean or a lake or a river, if the weather permits, go relax near the water! Of course another option would be to just take a contemplative and calming bath like the girl in the picture above. It is important to withdraw from the busy world to some extent during Mercury retrograde, so we can give ourselves time to think. In fact , one reason that we may all seem to find Mercury retrograde difficult is that we live in such a busy constant 'go go go' type of world that the slow energy of retrograde isn't compatible and we all end up feeling frustrated. If you remember to take it slow though, you may find that Mercury retrograde is more helpful to you than frustrating. 

At the beginning of the retrograde Mercury will be loosely trine Neptune which also happens to be retrograde. This aspect may make things a little extra confusing. It may also make our dreams quite vivid though. Perhaps for a few days we will even get insight (Scorpio) into our problems through our dreams (Neptune). Also, some people may find that they have some psychic experiences. Mercury has been trine Neptune a little before the retrograde as well, so some of you may have been feeling this type of energy already. 

Around October 10th Mercury moves even further backwards into the sign of Libra. During the part of the retrograde that is in Libra, it will be a good time to reflect and review relationships because of Libra's association with partnership and romance. If you have been needing to make a decision, this is a great time to weigh your options and think things through. However it will not be a good time to actually make a decision and go through with it. It's a good idea to wait until the retrograde is over for that!

Overall this Mercury Retrograde should be a helpful and thoughtful time. Just remember to slow down and relax as much as you are able to. If you are in too much of a rush during this time you may find it more exasperating than helpful. Patience truly is a virtue during a retrograde! On a side note,if you have any planets in Scorpio or Libra this influence could affect you more intensely than otherwise. 

~Have a good Mercury Retrograde everyone, and remember to slow down and take it easy~