Scorpio season runs from October 23 to November 22, when the Sun travels through the eighth sign of the zodiac. According to Cosmopolitan UK, the period delivers a heavy dose of Scorpio energy, including sharp intuition, investigative instincts, personal transformation and a desire for revenge. Scorpio placements and the other water signs, Cancer and Pisces, will feel the effects most strongly, though everyone experiences the season.
This year the season overlaps with both Mercury Retrograde and Venus Retrograde. Mercury spends its entire retrograde in Scorpio, while Venus is in Scorpio until October 25 before moving into Libra. Cosmopolitan UK reports that the combined retrogrades may bring miscommunications, direct messages from exes, unexpected bills and travel delays. Both planets end their retrograde on November 13, after which conditions ease.
The annual New Moon in Scorpio falls on November 9. According to the report, it is a favorable time to set an intention for a goal spanning the next month, six months or year, especially one tied to Scorpio themes of transformation, power or emotions.
For Aries, the Sun enters the 8th House of transformation, bringing intense personal growth, and the Aries at the end of the season will differ from the Aries at its start. Taurus, though proudly independent, becomes entangled with another person during the season, whether a partner, a close friend or a creative collaborator; because of Venus Retrograde, the report advises against starting new relationships until after mid-November. Gemini is reminded that small, subtle changes can produce dramatic transformations, such as quitting vaping or adding a morning walk.
Cancer experiences a surge of creative inspiration that the two retrogrades make hard to access, though ideas flow freely after November 13. Leo focuses on home and family and may dwell on childhood memories, with the report suggesting clear communication and saving difficult topics until after mid-November. Virgo should choose battles carefully and think before speaking, since Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio makes being misunderstood likely, and getting a point across becomes easier after mid-November.
Libra turns attention to finances, and Venus Retrograde may bring surprise bills near the start of the season, so saving and tracking spending come first, with big purchases best left for the final week or so. Scorpio celebrates its birthday season, but the report warns against marking a new year with a haircut or tattoo until after Venus Retrograde ends on November 13. Sagittarius feels more introverted and withdrawn, and self-review is best saved for the last few weeks of the season.
Capricorn is reminded how important friends are, even amid likely drama, and should watch what is said in the group chat until after mid-November without isolating. Aquarius faces a make-it-or-break-it time at work, with extra care needed rereading emails and allowing time for the commute, and a promotion or new role could close out the season. Pisces may grow more philosophical and ponder large questions, though any big revelation is best kept private until Mercury Retrograde ends on November 13.
