Mars in Scorpio 2014

The God of War is due to move into the deep waters of Scorpio this Friday, 20 hours before the Leo New Moon.

Don't know about you but I'm looking forward to seeing Mars leave the indecisive Libra and enter the territory of Scorpio - the sign of its dignity.  Scorpio gets bad press for its negative tendency to be suspicious, jealous and manipulative, however, let's not forget Scorpio's strength in approaching a problem head on with assertiveness, determination and fearlessness.  Its ability to focus on a given situation like a laser beam could help remove the 'sitting on the fence' feeling from having Mars in Libra for nearly 8 months.

Roll on Friday....

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Mars in Scorpio 2012

Mars left indecisive Libra and entered the intense territory of Scorpio on 23rd August.

Mars is about action, drive, desire and power.  In Libra, the sign of its detriment, Mars is unable to fully express its natural intentions, as Libra likes to compromise and think about the other party while Mars is about the self; the ego. In Scorpio, its traditional sign, Mars is able to express its energy deeply, passionately, powerfully and willfully.

Mars is due to exit this transformative sign on 7th August (04:20 BST), two days after Saturn's ingress into Scorpio.  Therefore, we have six weeks of getting familiar with the Scorpionic energy - a fixed water sign, before we experience it from the point of view of Saturn for two years.  

In Mars, we are encouraged to channel this energy inwards, to venture down into the abyss of our psyche and face our demons, our shadows and our past traumas.  Scorpio has the reputation of being dark and mysterious.  However, The darker the shadow, the brighter the light (C. J. Jung), we should harness its internal strength and seek self-understanding by going within.  

Where Mars is transiting in your natal chart is the area of life where you need to de-clutter and let go of outdated materials.  If we don't discard the old, how do we make room for the new? 

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VOC diary for the week beginning 20th August 2012

British Summer Time

Monday 20th August:  VOC in Virgo ends at 05:45

Tuesday 21st August:  ************************

                                         

Wednesday 22nd August:  VOC in Libra from 08:13 to 08:53
                             Sun enters Virgo at 18:06    

Thursday 23rd August:  VOC in Scorpio from 10:34
                                          Mars enters Scorpio at 16:24

Friday 24th August: VOC in Scorpio ends at 11:50

Saturday 25th August:  **********************

Sunday 26th August: VOC in Sagittarius from 07:39 to 14:58

Hong Kong Time

Monday 20th August:  VOC in Virgo ends at 12:45

Tuesday 21st August:  ************************

                                         

Wednesday 22nd August:  VOC in Libra from 15:13 to 15:53   

Thursday 23rd August:  Sun enters Virgo at 01:06
                                           VOC in Scorpio from 17:34
                                            Mars enters Scorpio at 23:24

Friday 24th August: VOC in Scorpio ends at 18:50

Saturday 25th August:  ********************

Sunday 26th August: VOC in Sagittarius from 14:39 to 21: 58

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