Sun in Scorpio-- We like it, they don't, but oh how delicious it is...

The Sun brings warmth and illumination and, in the land of astrology, when we say the Sun is “in” a particular sign, it guarantees that a spotlight of sorts will shine on those born under it. Most of us truly enjoy this special limelight for our birthday month (pssst! Don't tell the Leos; since they're ruled by the Sun, they like to think they're ALWAYS the center of the universe!). Since everyone else in our world temporarily adopts at least a modicum of our sign's characteristics during this time, it's easier to stay on the same page-- communication is a bit easier when everyone's speaking your language, after all. This creates a sense of well-being for most of us, and we feel at ease, unusually connected with others and generally exuberant while it lasts.

Not so with Scorpios.

The province of Scorpios is the unseen world. They are power-players who usually pull the strings behind the scenes and it makes them very uncomfortable to have all eyes on them-- after all, they're the ones who like to covertly evaluate us with their eagle-eyed powers of perception, not the other way around. Indeed, any Scorpios worth their salt find it intolerable to have the tables turned on them in any situation, and in this astrological month of their birth (October 24th- November 22nd) it happens fairly frequently, inciting that infamous verbal Scorpion sting or even a temporary emotional withdrawal from the world.

These few weeks a year are, in fact, the only time most of us get a taste of that eerie intuition that gives every Scorpio a touch of ESP when it comes to divining all the secrets we can't seem to hide from them. Needless to say, they all really hate having their special power co-opted by the masses. As much as they like to bestow their favor and influence generously, (albeit very selectively) it's an indisputable fact that a Scorpion NEVER shares, or-- in direst circumstances, God help us all-- surrenders a single secret willingly.

Indeed, control over self and others is the name of the game for Scorpios, and they manage to stock-pile an arsenal of shocking, juicy secrets about everyone they know. Ever notice how many questions a sweet female Scorpio asks you, or just how much personal information the intense gaze of a male Scorpion extracts from your mesmerized and suddenly-willing to-spill lips? Don't ever expect them to return the favor of full-disclosure, though. When you ask questions, they will stare you down, intimidate you or disarm you with charm and steer the conversation back to you-- rest assured, they will never reveal anything they consider really damning. Their past is a walled garden with only one key: their memory. All the rest of the evidence has probably disappeared or been willfully obscured.

Don't mistake this suave stone-walling for the same variety of emotional escape-artistry as Gemini; unlike Geminis, who hate to be cornered and, in return, refuse to pin anyone else like a butterfly on a wheel, Scorpios glory in being able to tie others up and completely penetrate them. Scorpios treat everyone in their sphere this way, and lovers even more so. Similar to Aries, you say? A little, but an Aries aims for your heart and, like a child with a new toy, lets you go quickly after he or she gets bored. However, A Scorpio's target is your soul and, ready or not, likes to go slowly and never let up. In fact, a Scorpio is, by nature, unable and unwilling to let you get off easily. Don't forget this fact the next time you agree to date a Scorpio or work for one!

So, until November 22nd, enjoy the temporary acquisition of these powers if you're not a Scorpio by birth and, if you are, don't worry-- in just a few weeks we'll be spilling our secrets again for your pleasure.

xo,

Sybilla