Here, in the month of Scorpio, we are surrounded by a catalyzing energy that represents a new beginning stirred from the depths of our souls. Scorpio always asks more from us. It asks for depth, trust, and complete embodied presence. It asks for truth, honesty, and the deepest kind of intimacy. It asks us to turn to our fears and face them. And it asks that we strip away the layers keeping us from ourselves, keeping us from life, and keeping us from the truth. Scorpio is the sign of transformation and rebirth, which offers us an opportunity to be ourselves—anew, strong, and present.
We have an incredibly intense week with these powerful planetary aspects. Mars opposes Pluto and is active until April of 2025. Mars and Pluto will be locked in opposition for a record six months, with the first exact aspect occurring in November of 2024 and the final one in March of 2025. The Mars-Pluto opposition might feel like a long, painful process, but great things don’t always come easily, and this is no exception. It’s the universe’s way of making sure we are truly prepared. Are you truly ready for this big shift?
As our need for depth increases, Mars opposite Pluto may unearth deeply buried resentment and anger. We may perceive reality in a different way. During these days, it is crucial to be responsible for our emotional reactions, own our triggers, and learn from them. Pluto is considered to be the higher octave of Mars—a higher vibrational expression of the same energy. Mars is how we act, how we defend, and how we go after what we want. While transiting Cancer, Mars tends to act in a more defensive way. However, emotional impulsivity tends to be high, so be aware.
Pluto corresponds to our deepest wounds, to lifetimes of unprocessed pain, and to our capacity to regenerate after undergoing intense spiritual transformations. Pluto has been in Capricorn since 2008, deeply transforming the socio-economic structure of our society. When Mars is in an aspect to Pluto, and especially so with oppositions, we have an opportunity to learn more about the nature of our desires. It’s a chance to see beyond the obvious and conscious and tap into the deepest desires of our soul.
