WEEK OF July 10 – 1 6, 2023
Wherefore art thou, Team Scorpio? On Monday, July 10, motivational Mars (your cosmic co-ruler) leaves your professional sector and blazes into Virgo and your eleventh house of group activities until August 27. You don’t have to abandon your high standards to embrace a wider and more diverse pool of people. Keep an open mind and Mars could surprise you by sweeping in a few eclectic characters who’ll delight you with their ingenuity. Drop the tendency toward judgment and you may be blown away by how easily you’ll bond with influencers, activists and social justice warriors you meet online or at community gatherings.
Fervent Mars could cement a new dedication to a cause you find worth fighting for. Just watch how you wield your sword. Passion is one thing, but getting swept up in a torrent of resentment or rage won’t do anyone any good, least of you, Scorpio. You know once you cross that threshold, it’s nearly impossible to pull yourself back. While there’s nothing wrong with tearing down something that’s no longer relevant or useful, to be effective, have a plan to build something better in its place. Better yet, ally yourself with activist groups that have a constructive and tangible mission.
Whether joining forces for business or pleasure, people once again become your priority during this activating Mars cycle. It’s like someone handed you the social director’s baton, Scorpio. Take it upon yourself to rally the troops, perhaps sniffing out discount group rates for tickets, museum shows and other adventurous activities. A word of caution: It’ll be easy to overextend yourself—who could blame you for wanting even more of all this fun? But it’s essential for your sanity to leave some white space in your calendar. And don’t let your joie de vivre blind you to someone’s unsavory behavior. Mars can stir up competition and aggressive action among members of Team Scorpio. Address the issue the minute you catch wind of it, giving the bad actor a final chance to shape up.
Single? Racy Mars could bring a potent connection with someone you meet through a group outing or activity. If it’s a friend of a friend, run a casual background check before you take the plunge. Attached? Socializing as a pair keeps the spark and sizzle alive. Enjoy this rare opportunity to see your sweetie’s public persona in action—and to flaunt yours as well.
Speaking of Mars and handing off batons… On Tuesday, the red planet effectively passes the professional torch to messenger Mercury as it joins Venus in your tenth house of success. This should be a lively and fast-paced few weeks for your career, Scorpio, so clear the decks elsewhere so you can make the most of it. Pull your power suit out of the recesses of your closet and get your networking game on. With communicator Mercury at the helm, it really is about who you know. If people sometimes confuse your keen powers of observation for standoffishness, proactively show them a very different side of you. Be generous handing out (sincere) compliments; identify a few bigwigs who’d make great strategic allies; and reach out to someone whose work you admire and offer to pitch in on their next big project. Really, all you need is a toe in the door and a chance to work those Scorpio charms.
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