Mars in Scorpio ♂ 2023

artist: Willian Santiago

Oct 11 – Nov 24, 2023

With Mars in Libra since late August, we have been more focused than ever on interpersonal relationships and community. This transit brings an influx of love, peace, balance, and harmony to our lives.

Mars in Scorpio takes us on a completely different journey, beneath the surface of the psychic ocean, far far below, down into the depths. It’s a bold and visceral journey. This one’s about you, baby. Taking care of your own shit and feeling powerful. We’re so ready for it.

Mars rules Aries, the first constellation in the zodiac. Scorpio is the other constellation said to be ruled by Mars. Scorpio/Mars are perhaps the most powerful archetypes in the cosmos. Magnetized to chaos, scorpions crave extremity. Scorpio welcomes every challenge as an opportunity to transform. Bow your head now and surrender to her ensorcellment.

Mars outlines the motivating factor. In Scorpio, we are motivated by a soul need for transformation. With Mars in Scorpio, emotional and spiritual cleansing happen through the body. The body is both a reflection of and a means to engage the psyche. The physical body is the last stop; disturbances in the outer, subtle bodies percolate down to the physical level in a final cry for attention. This means any lingering blockages in the auric field will make themselves known in the body.

During one Mars in Scorpio transit several years ago, I traveled to India and underwent one of the most intense bodily experiences of my life. I was in yoga school, where I practiced not just yoga and meditation, but also bodily cleanses. I experienced the most debilitating sickness of my life, went to the hospital, then back home to Michigan, skeletal yet ecstatic. Mars in Scorpio showed me psychic extremes through the body. I felt so strong, then so weak. I confronted myself through rigorous toning of my muscles and organs.

Do not be surprised if you get sick or injured, as this is the way Mars in Scorpio leads us into the belly of our psycho-emotional work. Do not be surprised if you feel desperate, then mighty, then desperate again.

transformation ~ metamorphosis ~ rebirth ~ acknowledgement ~ healing

Oct 13: Mars trine Saturn Retrograde in Pisces. Very productive, high vibes. Great day to exercise and tone the body. Healing comes in waves.

Oct 28: Mars opposite Jupiter Retrograde in Taurus + Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Taurus + Mercury in Scorpio opposite Jupiter. Extremely intense day, tread with caution. Headaches, exhaustion, sickness. Roadblocks and obstacles. Low energy.

Oct 29: Mars conjunct Mercury in Scorpio. Expect a pretty high level of intensity. Physical and mental health up for review.

Nov 11: Mars opposite Uranus Retrograde in Taurus. This one is really rough on the body. Take care of yourself and avoid risk-taking. Unexpected news arrives.

Nov 17: Mars trine Neptune Retrograde in Pisces + Sun in Scorpio trine Neptune Rx + Mars conjunct Sun. Mysterious forces. Strange, inexplicable phenomena. Major cranky vibes. Maximum exertion.

Mars in Scorpio often manifests as grumpiness or introversion. Spend time alone. Don’t force yourself to be social, as it’s very normal to feel like hiding at this time. May your metamorphosis be rapid and successful!

If you were born with Mars in Scorpio, this transit is your Mars return. To find your personal Mars sign, click here.