Astrology Spotlight: Scorpio
Scorpio is a fixed water sign represented by the scorpion. Ruled in ancient astrology by Mars, and in modern astrology by the planet of transformation, Pluto. Scorpio is know for it secretive, emotional, sexual, and transformative energy. Understanding what having a sun, moon, or rising sign in scorpio means can help you better harness this transformative power.
Sun:
The solar Scorpio is passionate and individualistic. Most often a Scorpio cannot be persuaded to do something against their will or better knowledge. While Scorpio can be patient, they are not known to commit to ideas, but rather work on their own schedule. Scorpio is the seeker of secrets and unknown knowledge. Delving into the dark of the unknown and the emotional is part of what brings Scorpios their pleasure in life. Scorpio holds an intense power, but it is a power that often works behind the scenes to achieve its goals and desires. Scorpio is passionate and transformative. Scorpio is not known to be an optimist, but if Scorpio can overcome the tendency to expect the worst, they are passionate and and creative beings.
Moon:
The lunar Scorpio has a great desire for transformation. Scorpio is a trustworthy sign, and requires that those who they confide be loyal and worthy of trust. Scorpio moon is sexual, and needs to feel a attractive. The attractions that a lunar Scorpio feels are powerful and deep, branching far into their emotional depths. Not only do Scorpio moons desire to transform themselves, but also to bring about transformation in the people around them. Scorpio moons recognize their deep emotions well, and help those around them to connect with their emotional energy as well. However, for all their depth of emotion, a lunar Scorpios can struggle to put these emotions into words.
Rising:
Asc. Scorpio shows up to the world with great transformative and inquisitive energy. Asc. Scorpio is not afraid to delve into the taboos of society and to question the deeper working orders of the mind and emotions of those around them. Asc. Scorpio helps others to move past obstacles and setbacks through introspection, and helps to bring about transformation not only in those around them, but in their environments as well. Asc. Scorpio feels emotion intensely, and can find themselves to be jealous and isolated if they do not find humility, compassion, and balance.
Remember, if you have a sun, moon, or ascendent sign in Scorpio, this is just a small part of your astrological makeup. These attributes are balanced by your other signs and the positions of the planets in your natal chart, so if some of these qualities don't sound like you, don't fret! The other aspects of your chart are likely at play. However, there is still important insight to be gained from reading deeper into what one of your signs means for you. If you are interested in a full natal chart reading, see my services page!
