You’ve probably already heard all those dramatic Scorpio stereotypes: deep, dark and mysterious; vengeful and brooding, addicted to sex, etc. etc. Scorpio is known as the Eagle who flies high, the Phoenix of transformation and the Scorpion who has a mighty and poisonous sting.
As Venus transitions through this sign from October 9 to November 2, you’ll have an opportunity to investigate relationships through a Scorpionic lens. Observe for yourself whether love and romance take on a more powerful and passionate tone at this time. Are you feeling smothered by Venus in Scorpio’s “love you to death” energy, or has sex taken on more meaning and intensity?
One thing’s for sure, this is not the time to play games in relationships, especially if you want to stay on your partner’s good side. Venus in Scorpio operates like a laser beam in love, seeing right through all your defenses and getting down to the energetic core of your intention. You may try and say one thing while feeling another right now, and that would probably be a big mistake.
Scorpio does best when you match your intention with your action, so when Venus—the planet of love—is involved, it’s best to get clear on what you really want and let your partner know. This kind of emotional honesty can lead to a deepening of intimacy, allowing you to take your relationship to a whole other level.
Of course, the more “challenging” side of Scorpio may also very well arise during this transit. Jealousy, obsession, control and power plays are all part of the Venus in Scorpio spectrum, but whether or not you choose to go there is up to you. Channel your love energy into a Phoenix-like transformation of relationships rather than succumb to the sharp sting of the Scorpion, and you’ll probably enjoy this transit a whole lot more.