Scorpio, October 2015

Both Mars and your scorpion stinger have something special in common: penetration. Mars is an active, aggressive, energetic force, an obvious choice for your planetary ruler. While you may appear passive on the outside (you're a master at hiding your intentions), your stinger is truly a fab weapon of war. Mars is currently in Earth sign Virgo, a sign whose entire symbolism revolves around not being so keen on penetration (at least on the surface). Peaceful, innocent Virgo is actually highly analytical and level headed—perhaps the Virgin isn't who you want on the battlefield, but she does very well behind the scenes as a military strategist. You, Scorpio, are quite comfortable when your ruling planet Mars is in Virgo; it creates an even tempered, logical vibe in your life, preparing you to strike with your stinger, if need be.

October 6 will be a busy day for you. For one, Mercury is retrograde in the sign before yours, Libra, making the hairs on your neck stand on end: Who's watching me? Who am I going to run into around the corner? Who the fuck is calling me from a blocked number? These are all legit questions to ask, Scorpio, as this Mercury retrograde in Libra is inspiring you to watch your back like never before (which is saying a lot for you, you paranoid freak!). Also on October 6, Mars in Virgo will oppose Neptune in Pisces, and your other (yes, you have one more!) planetary ruler, Pluto (the planet of death, destruction and rebirth— so you), will be challenged by the Sun, our source of vitality, in Libra.

October 6 will be high pressure. The Mars/Neptune opposition will ask you stay balanced; however, the Sun/Pluto square will unleash your inner control freak and bring about some tense communication. My best advice for you on this day is to respect everyone's own way of doing things—we're all different, and while sometimes that's really annoying, when it comes down to it, that's what makes the world a beautiful pace. You're going to be very critical, with Mars in nit-picky Virgo, but you'll have to find a way to compromise, especially if you want to keep your friends and be invited to some Halloween parties. Today is major around showing that you're not a dick and that you can talk things out and keep your cool. People know Scorpios have no chill—prove the world wrong!

Sexy Venus enters virginal Virgo on October 8, a strange combination, but whatever, it'll work well for you, especially around networking. Mercury ends its retrograde in Libra on October 9. Between these two cosmic change-ups, you might clear up some communication issues that may have occurred earlier in the week, especially concerning your social group. As always, when Mercury goes direct, take time to pause and reflect on the information that came to light over the last three weeks. Have you learned anything new, Scorpio?

Things pick up on October 11 when abundant, joyful Jupiter trines power planet Pluto. Important messages from influential people could be coming your way. We love trines, because it shows the planets are on the same wavelength. This one involves Pluto in Earth sign Capricorn, and Jupiter in Earth sign Virgo. Earth is all about physicality, the material, the sensual world. Virgo sorts the seeds, and Capricorn grows them. Pluto plots for power, and Jupiter expands. Put it all together, and we have major, mega power growth potential for you, Scorpio—people will be very down to help you get you wherever you want to go.

The New Moon in Libra on October 12 will bring about some new beginnings. I don't hate Mercury retrogrades as much as most people do; however, this last one in Libra was a little tough for you, my sweet Scorpion. This New Moon will bring some emotional wellbeing and wholeness back to your life after what might have been a confusing three weeks. Getting back in touch with what you need to feel rested and relaxed is highly recommended, as well as carving out some alone time for yourself. The New Moon will highlight where in your life you need to find balance—expect a shake up in your routine. Following that shake up, you'll realize what in your daily life needs to be changed.

October 15 should be a special day this month, again going back to that productive and powerful vibe you've been working with on the social, networking, and communication front. Mars trines Pluto on this day—how fantastic, your two ruling planets are coming together to work positively, all for your benefit! Both Mars and Pluto have a war aspect to them—Mars with bows and arrows and Pluto with nuclear missiles. Explosive energy is working on your behalf.

Your good luck streak could continue when Mars conjuncts Jupiter on October 17, but only if you consciously avoid diva behavior. Jupiter is ultra lucky and abundant, but it can also exaggerate and go overboard. We don't want overboard vibes with one of the warrior planets, right Scorpio? Keep your ego in check, keep an even pace, flat our refuse to make things a bigger deal than they are, and things could work out magically for you—especially socially or in terms of professional connections.

Unexpected tense communications could pop up on October 22 when Mercury, the planet of communications, squares Pluto. Avoid drama by not claiming to have all the answers or details. And keep in mind that Mercury in the sign of partnership, Libra: The cosmos will be quite angry with you if you blame a friend or throw someone under the bus this month.

The Sun enters your sign, Scorpio, on October 23, putting the celestial spotlight on you! The Sun in Scorpio marks the middle of Autumn, the height of crisp air and crunchy leaves. There's a lot of talk lately about Fall being the most basic of seasons. I mean, if people want to call the season of DEATH basic, we'll just let that be, right Scorpio? Anyway, today's a little rocky, with lots of emotional ups and downs. You'll wake up feeling a little confined and spend the day feeling a little confused, but it ends on a good note with you being able to talk something out positively or receive some much needed help.

October 27 brings a Full Moon in your opposite sign, Taurus. Taurus is the middle sign of Spring—the season of rebirth and vibrancy. During Taurus season, flowers are blooming and cows are lazing in the sun. It's very opposite of you, Scorpio—you're always digging deep into the mire, with trees dying around you and the sun slipping away further and further every day, bringing us to the height of darkness at the winter equinox. Life and death, beginnings and endings are deep themes of this Full Moon. Relationships and desires are also strongly highlighted. While this Full Moon has an extremely extreme and intense energy, it will be supportive and helpful as well. It's an excellent Full Moon for art and inspiration, as well as any entrepreneurial efforts. Even if you don't own a business, you'll feel like a HBIC today.

The Water element, being related to feeling and psychic sensitivity, seems passive and calm to many outsiders. However, the Water element is just scary as Fire—just ask anyone who's faced a hurricane or a near drowning, or anyone who's had a freaking dream about being stranded in the middle of the ocean. You, Scorpio, are ruled by two very war-ready planets (Mars and Pluto), but this month will see quite a bit of peace. There's a cluster of planets in Virgo during the second half or so of the month, and Virgo rules the part of the sky that holds sway over your hopes and dreams for your future, your connections, the groups you belong to, and your friendships. Virgo is the helper of the zodiac, and it seems this month, plenty of help is on its way—whether or not you're fighting any wars.