The Sun in Scorpio Squares Pluto in Aquarius, Mars Trines Jupiter and Mercury Enters Sagittarius

 

The Sun just entered Scorpio on October 22, but the Scorpio energy is quite strong already.  We had a New Moon in Libra on October 21 that featured a Grand Water Trine involving Mars and Mercury in Scorpio, Jupiter in Cancer and Saturn in Pisces, so it was definitely emotional.  For me personally, it felt like a Full Moon as it conjuncted my Neptune and Mercury while squaring my Jupiter and Uranus in Cancer.  I have heard other people express that sentiment too.

On October 24, the Sun in Scorpio will square Pluto in 1 degree of Aquarius.  On the plus side, this aspect will give us more energy, strength and motivation to work hard so that we can endure whatever difficulties we encounter and achieve our goals.  But the shadow side of this aspect is that our need for power can make us more controlling and obsessive.  We might be coming in touch with our fears of death or losing control of our lives.  Manipulation and jealousy could occur in relationships as well as ruthless behavior occurring.  But this aspect does hold the potential for rebirth.  This is especially true this time around because the Sun in Scorpio is squaring its ruling planet Pluto in Aquarius.  I know this to be true because I have a natal Sun in Scorpio square Pluto in Leo aspect in my chart. The theme of needing to rebirth my life is a recurring one for me.  And I have learned the hard way that resistance to the need for change is futile...

We get a bit of a break on October 28 when Mars in Scorpio is trining Jupiter in 24 degrees of Cancer.  This will amplify our desire to win and can bring success to any endeavor we undertake.  Fortunate action is the theme of this aspect.  Decisive actions can be taken confidently.  This is also favorable for relationships.  Mars is right on my Venus in Scorpio in my 2nd house and is trining my Uranus in Cancer in my 10th house, so I am definitely keeping my mind open to new possibilities and hoping for the best.

Mercury departs the sign of Scorpio and enters Sagittarius on October 29.  But we have an extended and rather complicated transit of Mercury in Sagittarius due to the upcoming Mercury retrograde.  Mercury will station retrograde in 6 degrees of Sagittarius on November 9 and go back into Scorpio on November 18. It will station direct in 20 degrees of Scorpio on November 29 (right on my Scorpio Sun) and re-enter Sagittarius on December 11, where it remains until January 1, 2026.  I find it very interesting that we began the year 2025 with Mercury in 20 degrees of Sagittarius and we end it in 27 degrees.  This was due to last year's Mercury retrograde.

What can we expect when Mercury is in the mutable fire sign of Sagittarius? Our mental focus will shift to more optimism, faith and search for the truth.  We could be inspired to travel or go back to school.  Mercury in Sagittarius is all about looking at the big picture, while Mercury in Scorpio was more detail-oriented and laser focused on a particular issue. When Mercury is in Sagittarius, our sense of humor is sharper, we are more honest, but can veer towards bluntness and tactlessness.  It is quite literally a time to think before we speak...

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