Obsession is Fine if Motivation is Pure

In October, Scorpio pulls almost everything into its orbit. Venus and Mercury both turn retrograde here, so October asks you to look directly at your values, obsessions, and wounds.

Scorpio is yin energy, built for powerful, catalytic change. It is ruled by Mars in the traditional system and Pluto in the modern one, which gives it both a sharp, strategic edge and an underground power. Under pressure, it can turn into control or fixation. At its best, it gives you resilience and staying power.

The Phoenix is the image for the month: you go into the fire, and you come out changed.
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Key dates:
October 3: Venus turns retrograde
October 15: Pluto stations direct and gains strength
October 23: The Sun enters Scorpio, sharpening focus
October 24: Mercury turns retrograde

In the video, Jennie and I walk through what this means for every rising sign this month. What are you avoiding right now that requires your attention?