The Sun slips into Scorpio on October 23, 2026 at 5:37 am est , + the season runs through November 22 at 2:23 am est , when the Sun moves into Sagittarius. You might see some sites say the season ends November 20 or 21, that’s just a time zone or rounding thing, don’t stress.
Fair warning, babe, this particular Scorpio season is PACKED. Here are the dates worth circling:
✨ October 23: the Sun enters Scorpio right as retrograde Venus is sitting there too, which astrologers are calling a Venus Star Point, a once-in-a-hundred-years kind of moment around love (EEEEEK that’s special!).
✨ October 24: Mercury stations retrograde in Scorpio too, so now we’ve got two personal planets moving backward in the sign of the underworld (spoooooky).
✨ October 26: the full moon in Taurus lights up the whole Taurus-Scorpio axis directly opposite the Sun (wooohooo we love a full moon!).
✨ November 4: Mercury lines back up with the Sun (called a cazimi), a little breather in the retrograde chaos (bless).
✨ November 9: new moon in Scorpio. Because Mercury is still retrograde here, this one works better for FINALLY deciding something you’ve been weighing than for starting something brand new (love a new moon in a wter sign DAMN).
✨ November 13: both Mercury + Venus go direct. Forward motion resumes (bless again).
✨ November 12 through 19: a stretch of collective planetary drama in Leo (Jupiter, Mars, + the South Node all getting involved) that can bring a wave of frustration, a release or two, + a genuine turning point around November 19. More on that below.
Attributes + Characteristics
Scorpio is a fixed water sign. What does that mean?!?!?! Fixed means it holds, sustains, + commits. Water means it lives in emotion, intuition, + the unseen. Put the two together + you get still water that runs VERY deep, calm on the surface, with a whole world underneath.
Its traditional ruler is Mars, which gives Scorpio courage, willpower, + a strategic, protective edge. Its modern ruler is Pluto, the planet of death, rebirth, + the underworld, which is where Scorpio gets its reputation for transformation. Scorpio naturally rules the eighth house, the part of the chart tied to shared resources, intimacy, inheritance, debt, sex, death, + the occult. It sits directly opposite Taurus, forming an axis of “what I have” versus “what we share,” + “what I hold onto” versus “what I let go of.” AKA what perfect timing for spooky season, the tin veil time, + periods to reflect as the season changes bring more darkness.
At its best, Scorpio is loyal, perceptive, magnetic, emotionally honest, resourceful, + fearless about hard truths. At its most wounded, it can slide into jealousy, control, secrecy, grudges, all-or-nothing thinking, + testing people just to see if they’ll stay.
Organ Systems + How to Support Them
Quick disclaimer before we go here: this is an astrological correspondence, NOT a medical diagnosis or a scientifically established effect. Please see a doctor for anything that feels like a real symptom. BUT organ systems related to astrology is a fascinating topic to explore + help nudge you a little to focus on different parts of your body throughout the year.
Traditionally, Scorpio is associated with the reproductive organs, the bladder + urinary tract, the colon + rectum, + the body’s elimination systems as a whole, with some astrologers also linking it to the pelvic floor + the hormonal + endocrine systems. The symbolism fits, Scorpio governs what the body creates + what it releases.
Physically, you can honor this with hip-opening yoga like pigeon, lizard, + goddess pose, plus gentle pelvic floor awareness + belly breathing. Daily walks help with both elimination + emotional processing, + water-based rituals like baths, saunas, or simply hydrating well tie in beautifully with Scorpio’s water element.
Food-wise, lean into hydration, fiber-rich foods like seasonal root vegetables, beans, + leafy greens, + fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, or yogurt, which are traditionally used to support healthy digestion. Deep-colored fall foods like beets, pomegranate, dark berries, figs, + red cabbage match Scorpio’s whole aesthetic, + warming spices like ginger + cinnamon feel grounding as the weather cools (+ perfectly aligned with Ayurvedic practices if you’re interested in that).
If You Have a Prominent Scorpio Placement
A Scorpio sun usually builds their identity around depth + authenticity. They want real connection or none at all, + they tend to go through several “rebirths” over the course of a life. People feel their presence before they say a word.
A Scorpio moon feels EVERYTHING at full volume while showing very little on the outside. These people need deep emotional security, process privately, + can read a room instantly. Because the moon is in its fall in Scorpio, learning to feel safe while being vulnerable is a lifelong theme for them.
Scorpio Rising gives an intense, magnetic, sometimes intimidating first impression. These people are usually far more guarded than they seem, + they reveal themselves slowly, only to those who’ve earned it.
Venus in Scorpio (ME!) loves with total devotion + wants to merge completely, working through jealousy + fear of betrayal along the way. Mars in Scorpio is one of the strongest willpower placements there is, since Mars actually rules the sign, strategic, relentless, + quietly powerful, with anger that runs cold instead of hot. Mercury in Scorpio is the investigator mind, it sees through lies, loves research + psychology, + can wound with words when it’s been hurt.
Even without a planet in the sign itself, a stacked eighth house or a strong Pluto placement (ME! AGAIN!) can make someone very Scorpio-coded. + if your sun, moon, or rising is in Scorpio, you’ll likely feel this season the most, especially this year, since the Sun + retrograde Venus are both moving through the sign’s earliest degrees right out of the gate.
The Energy You Might Feel
After Libra season’s focus on balance + keeping the peace, Scorpio season tends to drop you below the surface. People commonly report heightened emotions + intuition, vivid dreams, old memories or relationship patterns resurfacing, a stronger craving for privacy or alone time, a desire to purge or declutter, increased sexual or creative energy, + way less patience for small talk or anything fake. Things that felt tolerable during Libra season can suddenly feel unbearable. Surface-level answers just aren’t going to cut it this year.
This season also overlaps with the time of year many traditions associate with a thin veil between worlds, Halloween, All Saints’ + All Souls’ Days, Samhain, + Día de los Muertos all fall during Scorpio season. In nature, things are dying back + composting into next year’s soil. That’s Scorpio’s whole message!
How to Best Harness This Energy
Scorpio rewards going deep instead of wide. This is a beautiful season for shadow work, journaling about the patterns you keep repeating, + having the honest conversation you’ve been avoiding. It’s also a great time to research anything you’re curious about, + to declutter your home, your phone, your calendar, + your relationships, Scorpio LOVES an elimination round. Walk around your home with a black trash bag + go to TOWN! Ancestor work, prayer, meditation, + dreamwork all feel especially powerful right now too.
Because Mercury + Venus are both retrograde for much of the season, this year leans toward reviewing, renegotiating, + reconnecting rather than launching something brand new. Revisit old commitments, money arrangements, + relationships before you make new ones, + save the fresh starts for once both planets go direct on November 13, which is also a Friday… Cue spooky ghost noises.
Practically speaking, protect your energy without fully disappearing. Scorpio season can make you want to withdraw completely, so set boundaries while staying open to the few people you genuinely trust. Don’t force constant output right now. Let things compost.
The Spiritual Lessons of This Season
Scorpio’s central lesson is that endings + beginnings are the same process. Something has to die, a habit, a relationship, an identity, a story you’ve been telling yourself, so something truer can have room to grow. Scorpio teaches us that we can survive our own depths, + that there’s ALWAYS power on the other side of fear, ESPECIALLY when those fears are around feelings.
It also teaches the difference between control + real power. The wounded scorpion tries to control everything because it feels unsafe. The evolved phoenix understands that real power comes from surrender, from letting go of what was never ours to hold in the first place. Scorpio asks about trust + intimacy too: who gets access to the real you, + are you willing to actually be seen? For my Christian besties, this ties in beautifully with death + resurrection themes, the seed that has to fall to the ground before it can bear fruit.
This year’s twist, with Venus retrograde in Scorpio, is especially about values + relationships. If Libra season asked “does this relationship feel fair,” Scorpio season asks “is this actually mine,” meaning your energy, your time, your standards.
Your Scorpio Season Diffuser Blend
Phoenix Rising
3 drops Release — for letting go, death-+-rebirth energy, perf for journaling, shadow work, or a new moon release ritual.
2 drops Frankincense — inviting elevated perspective during deep inner work.
1 drop Patchouli — helps balance all the emotional water energy.
1 drop Black Pepper — courage + fire, carrying that “I can do hard things” energy Scorpio season asks of us.
Want something brighter for daytime? Swap the Black Pepper for a drop of Orange or Bergamot to lift the mood without losing the depth.
5 Rituals to Practice This Scorpio Season
1. Burn + Bury What You’re Releasing
Write down what you’re ready to let go of, burn it safely in a fire-proof bowl, then bury the ashes in soil. Scorpio doesn’t just let things go, it composts them into something new. HOW CUTE.
2. Set Out an Ancestor Altar
Light a candle + set out a glass of water for your ancestors. Halloween, All Souls’ Day, + Día de los Muertos all fall during Scorpio season, when the veil is traditionally thought to be thinnest.
3. Open Your Hips
Scorpio is tied to the pelvic floor + the body’s reproductive + elimination organs, which overlaps with why so much stuck emotion tends to live right in the hips. Get into pigeon pose + breathe out whatever you’ve been holding onto. Never done it? It’s TOUGH at first. Breathe through it + challenge yourself to relax into the pose. When you think you can’t take it anymore, wait 3 more inhales. The reward is worth it.
4. Take a Release Bath
Scorpio is a water sign, so water rituals hit different right now, + the whole season is about letting go so something new can grow. Mix a few drops of Release into your epsom salt before it goes in the tub.
5. Find Scorpio’s House in Your Chart
Look up which house Scorpio rules in your birth chart. That’s the area of your life getting a deep clean this season. Go check your chart, babe.
The General Takeaway
Scorpio season isn’t something to survive. It’s an invitation to go deep, be honest, + let go of what’s already dying so you can rise lighter. If you’re newer to this, keep it simple! Notice what’s ready to be released + clear it out. If you want to go further, use this year’s unusual setup, Venus + Mercury both retrograde in the sign + a new moon on November 9, to do some real review work around your values, relationships, + what you’re truly committed to.
Either way, the phoenix doesn’t rise by avoiding the fire.
Muah muah muah!
Suzy
