Mercury in Scorpio ☿ 2023
artist: Christian Broutain
Oct 21 – Nov 9, 2023
Mercury in Libra for the last few weeks has been hard on the heart and spirit but damn we’re learning a lot, and that’s good right?! This transit was a powerful lesson on relating to other humans in a peaceful, harmonious way. Libra swings in the wind, polite yet insistent. We were reminded of the power of assertive rather than avoidant behavior; reconciliation rather than suppression; self-validation rather than external. Above all, we learned to better recognize and honor our needs. Shaky relationships were tested but ultimately these challenges helped and centered us.
And now Scorpio Season, so quiet and serious compared to the breeze of Libra. This transit renders the proverbial death of all that which must die. Mercury in Scorpio shakes us to our core and forces us to incorporate recent Libran lessons within. It’s time to gather our power and rise higher.
Scorpio is intimately linked to sex, survival, and trauma. Like a hungry animal gnawing and growling, wailing us back to hard nights in the dark autumn woods, alone, fur standing on end, Scorpio abides in mystery, in depths where others dare not swim. Mercury in Scorpio is sensual, mystical, driven to uncover motivating forces.
Mercury in Scorpio brings repressed tension to the surface, extracting pain through long overdue conversations, words of forgiveness, apologies, and brutal honesty. This is a cathartic yet emotionally-charged cycle.
Animals associated with Mercury include the rooster, ram, goat and tortoise. In Scorpio, the ram blazes from Mercury’s breast: passionate and forceful. In ancient times, Scorpio was ruled by Mars, God of War. Though modern astrologers now associate Scorpio with Pluto, her warrior roots are very alive. I see both in her. She is pointed and fierce yet profound. She is fearless and persevering, suspicious and psychoanalytical. When you call her name, you call upon destruction; upon rebirth; upon power & control.
With Mercury in Scorpio, we return to the past to address old wounds. See a cave with the door sealed shut. Inside are all of your jealous skeletons and ancient pains. Scorpio removes the blocks and in come streams of brilliant light and fresh air. You WILL heal. We ARE healing.
This cycle is most favorable for people with natal planets in Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, and Pisces.
Oct 21 (1st day of Mercury in Scorpio): Quarter Moon in Capricorn + Sun in Libra square Pluto Retrograde in Capricorn + Venus in Virgo trine Jupiter Retrograde in Taurus. Suchhhh a busy first day. This is a very, very intense one. Tread extremely lightly and avoid engaging with aggressive or volatile people. Depression and anger likely. Do whatever you need to calm your nervous system and steer clear of triggers. This is not one you want to fuck with. Later in the night things should start to feel light, bright, happy, & optimistic – that’s Venus & Jupiter coming in!
Oct 22: Mercury trine Saturn Retrograde in Pisces. Body and mind moving together in a healthy flow. Productive and awake.
Oct 23: Scorpio Season begins! 👻☠️🎃
Oct 28: Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Taurus + Mercury (and Mars in Scorpio) opposite Jupiter Retrograde in Taurus. This one is going to be really intense, tread with caution. Roadblocks and obstacles abound. Headaches, exhaustion, low energy, and/or sickness likely.
Oct 29: Mercury conjunct Mars in Scorpio. Another extremely intense fusion of body and mind, can be chaotic or overwhelming. Health and wellness up for major review. Can be highly productive and healthy if we are balanced.
Nov 4: Saturn Retrograde ends + Mercury opposite Uranus Retrograde in Taurus. Sorry for all the cryptic, cautionary stuff y’all but be careful with this one too. Uranian influence is unexpected and unpredictable. Body rhythms thrown off; depression; dark & gloomy vibes. Steer clear of alcohol.
Nov 6: Mercury trine Neptune Retrograde in Pisces. Somewhere between sleep, exhaustion, frustration, and heaviness lies a nugget of relief. If all goes well, you’ll get some emotional release. Neptune’s influence is slow, cozy, prone to fantasy.
There is nowhere on this planet you can go to escape the power of Mercury in Scorpio! You cannot hide, you cannot lie, and you cannot go wrong! If you were born with Mercury in Scorpio, this is your annual Mercury Return. To find your personal Mercury sign, click here.
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