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Scorpio is associated with sex. Specifically, the merging that occurs during sex. It’s a magnetic sign, drawing people in with its promise of raw intimacy. If you have the planet of desire (Mars) or love (Venus) in this sign, certain assumptions have been made: you’re a femme fatal, a sex machine. At the very least, you have no troubles finding a partner. Or so the story goes…
The Mars in Scorpio/Venus in Scorpio Impression
Mars in Scorpio radiates intense sexual energy. You can be sexually fearless and dive into the deep end of a relationship. The planet of desire is in a sign that wants to push through limits, right to the core. Exploring taboos is your thing, and sex is not just a physical act; it’s a revelation.
Venus in Scorpio wants to relate on a profound level. You give off a seductive vibe and attract others without even trying. Because Scorpio involves intimacy, you carry an undertone of sexualized energy (even if you’re not attracted) when getting to know someone. There’s a mystery about you, a promise of “more” that people find deeply intriguing.
The Truth about Mars in Scorpio
The above descriptions are accurate. But we’re dealing with Scorpio, so there’s more underneath the surface. What this sign truly wants is honesty. If you have Mars in Scorpio, you’re focused on learning everything about your desires. But Scorpio can also be very discriminating. Since you get involved so completely, you need to measure that energy out.
Mars in Scorpio may be driven by sexual compulsions (and addictions) but in general you’re driven to immerse yourself in one partner at a time. And it has to be the right partner, someone who is capable of meeting your needs. Desires (Mars) are intensified (Scorpio) but they’re filtered through the lens of “all or nothing.” You’re capable of becoming dormant during long periods of celibacy, if the right person isn’t available.
The Truth about Venus in Scorpio
With Venus in Scorpio, you feel compelled to explore everything about relationships. Venus in Scorpio is drawn to others who are up for extended periods of honesty. For the most part, you aren’t interested in brief flirtations or one-night stands. You want a real relationship that allows you to figure out why you act the way you do. This requires a partner who is willing to weather emotional storms as you explore the depths together.
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The Bottom Line
The bottom line about Scorpio is this: it makes a lot of people uncomfortable. The obsession with introspection is not everyone’s cup of tea. When your relationship planet(s) are in this sign, potential partners can be scared off. The sexual intensity (and demands) of Mars in Scorpio can be too much for some. The relentless exploration that happens with Venus in Scorpio can arouse hostility in others. And the ever-present specter of Scorpio jealousy can drive people away.
If you have Mars or Venus in Scorpio, you hold the equivalent of a romantic depth charge. You are the catalyst in relationships and you’re about so much more than just being sexy. You’re on a quest to understand yourself and, in the process, you force others to examine themselves. Those that are brave enough to get involved with you will be permanently transformed.
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