If Mars is action and motivation, then its journey through Scorpio is an exceptionally powerful placement. After all, Scorpio is ruled by Mars, a sign that covers themes of intimacy, power, control, secrets, vulnerability, wealth and legacies as well as death and rebirth. Mars in Scorpio is the yin to Mars in Aries‘s yang and the inspiration and bravery to look inward. Want can we expect? Read for your Sun and rising sign.
Mars will be in Scorpio from October 12-November 24, 2023.
Aries or Aries Rising — Finances, intimacy, sharing, the psyche. Time to dive deep, Aries. Not only is the next six weeks an unflinching look at your feelings, but Mars also highlights themes of intimacy, power dynamics, privacy, and the things you share only with the people closest to you, such as a romantic partner or a confidant or even a therapist. Money, wealth, investments, banking, debt, loans, and legacies are also a major focus.
Taurus or Taurus Rising — Relationships, partnership, collaboration, other people. With Mars arriving in your relationship sign, this is a natural time to look at your alliances, partnerships, and connections. Do you trust? Mars is pushing you to not only reach out, but to learn to negotiate, compromise, and even enter new relationships. That said, Mars may heat things up in an existing relationship and you may be dealing with an issue that has come to the surface. Ultimately this is a time to reach out to make connection.
Gemini or Gemini Rising — Health, wellness, work, colleagues, day-to-day life. If Mars is action and motivation, then the planet’s arrival in your sign of health and fitness gets you moving. Mars inspires you to hit the gym or make changes in your diet or self care. Alternatively, if this is an area you’ve been neglecting, health concerns may bubble up to the surface. What do you need to purge or eliminate? Even if it’s emotional? Additionally, Mars in this area of your chart has been known to be crazy busy with work and projects.
Cancer or Cancer Rising — Self expression, creativity, children, leisure. Time to have fun! Mars in this part of your chart has been known to want to have a good time. It’s also all about personality and self expression. Alternatively, Mars will help you show your talents and creativity, especially anything that will get you recognized professionally or in the world. Children or the creative projects that feel like a baby are important, too.
Leo or Leo Rising — Home, family, foundation, emotional connections. When Mars arrives at the foot of your chart, touching on your roots, your home, your foundation, it can be a bit of a noisy influence. Mars may bring renovations, a move, or a powerful transformation in the home — whether literal or metaphoric. Emotions may be intense. Family dynamics may be complicated. There may also be an impulse to find stability, security, and trust.
Virgo or Virgo Rising — Travel, movement, communication, learning. This is a busy placement for Mars. You may find yourself running back and forth between appointments, fielding phone calls, messages, or emails. Travel becomes a priority, too. That said, communication is power and you may be having conversations that are pointed or revealing. There may be a disagreement with a sibling.
Libra or Libra Rising — Income, stability, material life. With Mars now in one of your money signs, you are extra motivated to go after wealth and resource. You may also be spending more money over the coming weeks, especially as you gather the material things that you need or that creates more stability in your life. If you’re in a relationship, there may be discussions on investments, shared financial resources, and purchases.
Scorpio or Scorpio Rising — The self, personality, vitality, new beginnings. It’s a new beginning! Get ready to take action because Mars is giving you energy, vitality, and drive to not only go after what you want, but to take command. There’s a sense of coming home to yourself as Mars, your ruling planet, returns home and kicks off a new two year cycle. Relationships may also play into things as you learn to navigate your needs and the needs of others.
Sagittarius or Sagittarius Rising — Retreat, rest, recuperation, surrender, endings. Mars pulls you back from the world, igniting your dreams as well as your need to seek answers deep within. This is a low energy placement for Mars, reminding you that it’s time to rest instead of pushing forward. You’re finding value in the quiet, hidden, the invisible, and unseen. You’re wrapping up a journey and reviewing the karma of your choices.
Capricorn or Capricorn Rising — Friends, groups, community, society, the future. Mars motivates you to make social connection and, over the coming weeks, you may be spending more time with your friends or reaching out into your community. It’s a time when you need to feel like you belong to something. It’s also important for you to have strong allies and if this is an area that’s been lacking, how do you reach out and make these connections? You’re also looking ahead and making plans for the future.
Aquarius or Aquarius Rising — Career, direction, status, the world. With Mars coming to the top of your chart, you’re riding high. This is a career peak for you and you’re entering a time when, over the coming weeks, you’re working hard towards a goal or an achievement. This time may bring professional gains, but it may also push you to make a job change or take a new position, one with greater status. Don’t miss this career opportunity. It only happens once every two years.
Pisces or Pisces Rising — Travel, higher education, teaching, philosophy. Mars ignites your desire for truth and meaning. You may find yourself steeped in books on esoteric wisdom or anything having to do with philosophy and religion. You’re also more aware of what you believe in and how to share it with the world. Education is also a priority, especially higher education and anything that helps you get ahead in your career. If you love to travel, you, you may find yourself booking plans for a long distance or foreign journey.
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Phenomenal! Found you via a S. African fb friend today, 17 July 16. What I’ve read in the past half hour (while on Vaca) is captivating in its accuracy. I’ll be looking to have some readings done by you. Hail all brave new beginnings. Signed, Scorpio un afraid. Excellent, brilliant projections amaze me. Thank you.