Scorpio is the 8th Sign of the Zodiac. Scorpio is the sign of death. This does not just mean physical death but the death or definite endings of all sorts of situations in life. With the death (or ending), comes the birth of something new. These two things are intricately tied together, one simply does not operate without the other. It is something Scorpio seems to know. Once something has come to an end, for Scorpio, there is no going back. That's it. To move onto something new, Scorpio has to be willing to first let go of whatever it is they don't want. They can never have a foot in both camps. Scorpio is intense and definite. Everything is black or white, yes or no. There are no grey shades. Scorpio has tremendous self control and finds it difficult to understand why other people cannot exert this type of behaviour to the circumstances in their lives. Once Scorpio has made a definite decision to give something up, they just do it. Scorpio sets out to gain control. Once they have accomplished this they become extremely possessive of their position and everything which that situation encompasses. This can include people. Scorpio is intensely secretive, although they see themselves as just keeping a bit of information to themselves. This secretiveness does not daunt them in proceeding to dig up other people's secrets though. They are highly investigative and have tremendous ability to get the very core of a matter. Surface appearances are not their interest, they want to know the original intention. Others often feel uncomfortable with Scorpio because their eye contact is so intense. It feels as though they a looking right into one's soul. Perhaps they are!

Scorpio rules the nose, the bladder, the urinary tract, the reproductive organs, the prostrate gland, the descending colon and the rectum. Personal planets or the ascendant in Scorpio will bring sensitivity, even health problems to these areas.

When the Sun is in Scorpio: Will have circumstances arise in life where there is the need to let go, leave things in the past and completely move on. This should be seen as the birth of new opportunities rather than holding onto the death of what has been. It is important to learn to have control purely over the self. This will prove to be different to initial expectations. Once this is mastered the frustrations of the seeming affect or control of others will no longer exist. There is a sense of a massive source of power within. This more often emerges later in life.

If the Moon is in Scorpio: There is an innate understanding of what control is about as this has been a strong experience in the early part of life. Being secretive is a way of coping. There are no grey shades – it is either one thing or the other. The underlying drive is intense and there is no intention of failing once the pursuit has been initiated. They have a strong magnetism, which is extremely helpful in attracting their desires. Do not like to have possessions, even people, they consider their own, taken away. Will never forget a wrong doing towards them.

If Mercury is in Scorpio: tremendous powers of focus and concentration. Decisions will be definite and final. Comments can be cutting and to the point. There is often an interest in life after death or occult subjects.

If Venus is in Scorpio: money is very important. There is generally a desire to be wealthy. Quite a natural ability with investment, particularly the stock market. Very intense and possessive in relationships. Instinctively knows what other people are about. Will be attracted to others who have Scorpio traits.

If Mars is in Scorpio: almost unlimited energy. Unstoppable. Will not accept that things can get in the way. Can have an intense temper or get into really deep moods because of the build up of frustration. High, even insatiable, sex drive.

If the Ascendant is in Scorpio: Being in control of any situations in which you find yourself is most desirable. Your presence will be strongly felt by others with often a sense of caution. Any displeasure you experience will be transmitted without doubt. One look from you can convey a very intense message.

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