Scorpio 23 October – 21 November

That New Moon in Libra, tightly conjunct the Sun at 17° Libra, is shining a spotlight on those deeply private corners of your world, Scorpio. It’s a moment for fresh starts, yes, but for you, it feels more like an internal reset, prompting you to review where you're holding back. With your ruler Pluto retrograde in Aquarius, you’re already in a period of profound re-evaluation regarding power dynamics and control, particularly within your wider networks or how you contribute to a group.

Today, though, things get juicy. Venus, your planet of relationships and values, is retrograde in your own sign at 7° Scorpio, making an exact square to Mars at 7° Leo. This is the definition of simmering tension, Scorpio, especially when it comes to what you desire versus what you’re willing to fight for. This Venus Retrograde in your sign is pulling back the curtain on your deepest affections and resentments. Are you truly expressing what you want, or are those fixed water tendencies keeping a tight lid on it, perhaps out of a fear of vulnerability or a need to maintain control? That Mars in fiery Leo, amplified by its sextile to Uranus, wants bold action and recognition. It’s creating friction with your current internal pause.

Expect a moment where someone might inadvertently poke at an insecurity or an unspoken truth you're harbouring. With Venus also squaring Pluto, there’s a strong undercurrent of intensity around power and transformation in your connections. It’s time to spill the tea with yourself: what's the hidden agenda or unspoken expectation you’re bringing to the table? This isn't about blaming; it's about seeing clearly. The Moon sextile Jupiter later today offers a gentle opportunity for expanded understanding, especially regarding how your emotional security ties into your public image or career path.

For Scorpio, today’s planetary dance is a profound invitation to release some of those emotional walls. You're known for your intensity and your protective shell, but this energy encourages you to consider if that shell is keeping the wrong things out – perhaps genuine connection, honest feedback, or a chance to evolve past old patterns. Don’t let a perceived threat to your control stop you from communicating your real needs.