Spotlight on Scorpio

Scorpio is not only the sign of sex, but of transformation as well. It’s the sign of death and rebirth, metaphorically speaking. So in order to live your destiny – and have more love, joy and prosperity in your life – you need to eliminate everything that holds you back. Whether it’s clutter, negative attitudes or pesky people, it takes courage to search your soul and figure out what you finally need to release.

And let’s remember that one of Scorpio’s biggest challenges is forgiveness – so if you’re harboring resentment toward anyone who has hurt you, it may be time to forgive, and let it go. Forgiveness, after all, is good for the soul – and it will open that cosmic door, so good things will enter your life.

The Scorpio psyche

To say that Scorpio is complicated is putting it mildly. It’s all or nothing with scorpions. They can be your most powerful allies – or formidable enemies, if they feel betrayed. They are intensely loyal – and intensely jealous. They can be secretive, as well, until they trust you – and they seldom trust easily: you often won’t know what they’re thinking. Or you may think you know, but most likely you’ve only scratched the surface, because the Scorpio psyche runs deep. The emotional depth of this Water sign suggests that most scorpions are unusually skilled at reading the psyches of others. You can seldom put something over on them. Their intelligence, mixed with their keen intuition, makes Scorpio the most penetrating sign of the zodiac.

One of the greatest desires attached to Scorpio is influence. The ambition of the average scorpion can run right off the chart. Whether it’s with a lover or in the business realm, whatever they focus on – or obsess about – becomes the center of their world. They are stubborn, proud and willful, and seldom give in to failure. They’re not above using manipulation to get what they want, either. But once they realize they need to move on, a Scorpio can be like the phoenix rising from those ashes – scorpions can always reinvent themselves.

Any Scorpio loves a good mystery. They’re often intrigued by such matters as the afterlife, and they like to look at scientific enigmas. They also need to know what makes people tick, and aren’t averse to delving into the dark side of the psyche. They’re also adept at drawing secrets out from others. Getting them to tell a secret, however, is nearly impossible.

Scorpio in love
Nowhere is the complexity of Scorpio more apparent than in their relationships. They require access to the body, mind, heart and soul of those they love – but they can be completely inaccessible when they need time alone. If you’re in love with a Scorpio, you’ll need to give them space occasionally. If you don’t, you’ll run the risk of your Scorpio erecting a wall that only an atomic bomb could penetrate. Oh, they’ll open up – eventually. They love you, after all. And they don’t let go of those they love if they can possibly help it.

This brings us to the scorpion Achilles Heel: This water sign fears abandonment, above all else. A scorpion can be devastated by a breakup for a very long time after the event. Naturally, they don’t open their hearts easily. They may romp with you in bed – they’re not usually shy about sharing their passion. However, it may take some time before they truly let you in. Even with their complexities, Scorpios are generally hard to resist – what with their smoldering good looks, auras of power, emotional depth and sensitivity.

Scorpio at work
And then there are those Scorpio control issues! That’s a double-sided stinger: whether it’s as the leader of a multi-billion-dollar company – or in a daycare center filled with toddlers – a Scorpio craves their own domain. It’s all about having power over their fate, and sometimes that of others. Scorpions can work well in collaboration with those they respect, but they tend to work best on their own. They are also most effective when their focus isn’t divided among too many projects.

Scorpions can be found in just about any profession, but they excel in careers that use their creativity, superior focus, brainpower, insight, analytical ability, efficiency or financial acumen. They make excellent doctors, therapists, researchers, efficiency experts, investigators, artists, business owners, investment counselors, accountants, politicians, salespeople and religious leaders. Whatever profession they choose, the Scorpio usually rises to the top – eventually.

So go ahead – pursue your passion! Let the power of Scorpio help you manifest your goals. It’s all about accessing your focus and vision – and having some fun, as well!