~ N O * F E A R ! ~
MARS in SCORPIO
until Christmas
* As of now, 11/11: Healing & taking care of business... Extremely resilient and beautifully intense times ahead. While Mars in Libra afforded us a chance to show diplomacy and the building of bridges at work, we now enter an astrological rulership moment, when Mars moves into the transformative energy of regenerative Scorpio. When Mars is in Scorpio, (and I have observed this for some twenty years, or at least ten times, as Mars takes about two years to move around the Zodiac), we witness a time of super-charged energies, and of driven action. Ambition takes on a very different meaning now.
The theme and meme of Mars in Scorpio is one of hidden and secretive dealings, as well as of compassionate healing. At first sight these two things do not seem to go together well, but in reality we will see that Mars in Scorpio can heal, albeit in rather terminal ways. Things are going to transform now until Christmas, when Mars will move on into Sagittarius.
Mars digs below the surface of what is visible, in order to touch fundamental human issues of power, fear, transformation, sex and desire. The probing properties of Mars will be directed beyond social niceties (Libra - we just had that) to reach into our deepest recesses and provoke the much needed change. So hang on, because now the going gets tough - and the tough get going.
Mars and Scorpio are alike in some ways and share an interest in style, endeavor and fundamental values. The image that comes to mind is a nuclear submarine, driven to last forever. Being very aware of what we receive for what we do is advisable now, because it is time to get compensation for work well done.
Scorpio keeps close score of what is going on, both in human relationships and in large scale enterprise, albeit unconsciously or rather quietly for the most part. Vindictive emotions and jealousy are hallmarks to detect or to watch out for as a possibility, but so is a transcendent level of spiritual awareness that casts off illusion and gets to the heart of the matter, like a sword cutting to the truth.
It may be necessary to exchange outer harmony for inner truth for ventures and business partnerships to grow and to succeed. Intent is the word for Mars in Scorpio. Watch the intent, because it - that which you intend - will manifest later.
All activity and some passions are likely to be more intense now. Likes and dislikes move beyond the containment of politeness and "correct" behavior of Libra. Now, we will be able to use our intuition to detect what we need and don't need in our lives. One of the biggest challenges in the weeks ahead is to trust our instincts, even if they push us to rock the boat. However, Jupiter in Libra still wants fairness, while Mars in Scorpio desires all or nothing. Scorpio Mars should not be an excuse to wreck what has been achieved, so it would also be a cool idea to lay low for a while, below the radar screen, as Mars in Scorpio also does.
Now is an ideal moment to transform or resurrect old projects, creative ventures, and business partnerships. If there is essential value to be found, by the time Venus in Scorpio joins Mars in December, then we can succeed in large scale ways in what it is we are doing.
That which serves no longer a consistent purpose, and all the outmoded desires ought to be shed to make space for the new to grow from below the surface, and renewed joy, compassion, love and appreciation will rise from the ashes - like the provervial Phoenix. Scorpio - after all - is the Eagle when well aspected.
Tenacity and focus are Mars in Scorpio qualities and they will be required in massive dosage now for success. Scorpio itself has always been - in my eyes - the soul of professionalism and thourough action. This activity can be centered around the Uranus in Pisces and or Saturn in Cancer subjects - illumination of the masses and safe places to go within...
The signature Mars in there - in the dark matter - is beautifully aspected this time by both Uranus in Pisces and by Saturn in Cancer, which means that finding out the truth and establishing a position of professional and personal integrity are the correct paths to engage in. Going within is an attitude we can benefit from, and so I feel now really is the time to withdraw into one's sanctuary, the C-Enter of one's Being, and to deal with the shadows, the necessary healing, and to practice that splendid mindfulness. A smashingly grand time is ahead.
The Scorpio energy gives the planet of assertion a huge hidden spin, and the caution as well as the chance here is to think through our actions before beginning the implementation, because they will one way or another sprout results in two years from now. It is also a beneficial thing to check what was achieved during the past two years, since Mars was last in Scorpio. This is how you apply star gazing in day to day live, by observing and comparing. Set the intent now!
NO FEAR! - is what Mars has to demonstrate when in Scorpio...
