Vedic AstroCast - 12/6/06
Scorpio is a fixed water sign. It is ruled by the planet Mars, expressing his female side. Mars is the planet of strength. Whatever Mars influences is an area of life where strengthening is possible. Yet, in order to strengthen something we have to find out what’s wrong with it in its present condition. Thus, the nature of Mars is to destroy something so as to make it better. The creative quality of destruction is the higher possibility of Mars revealed. But this is a very tricky process.
Often we think we’re destroying something in order to strengthen it, when in fact we are actually only strengthening our ego attachment. For instance, arguing about something is really a process of strengthening. We draw the line at a certain point over given issue. Once that line is crossed we are willing to suffer for the righteous cause we are defending. Mars gives us the capacity to suffer and is willing to suffer for our principles, those things we are willing to strengthen. Yet, how often are we actually arguing for something that is meaningful and important and how often are we simply defending the shadows of our ego — protecting a worn-out paradigm based on the past?
As with everything in life, whether or not we express these higher qualities is a matter of awareness, compassion and discrimination. With Mars you will recognize his lower nature very easily. If there is anger involved with what you are strengthening, it is the ego not the soul being strengthened.
OK, so back to Scorpio. Mars expresses these qualities externally through the masculine sign of Aries. Through the sign of Aries Mars likes to take on challenges, start new projects with courage, initiate in all facets of life. Through Scorpio Mars reflects upon these ideas strengthening our psychology, taking emotional risks, sensing the value in confronting our emotional weaknesses. Yet, the daring and exciting nature of Mars can be addictive. Mars rules the adrenal glands, which give us that burst of energy through which we can defend ourself in a fight or flight moment. When the adrenal glands fire we don’t feel pain, we don’t feel fear - we simply act - how thrilling and liberating. Yet, adrenaline is poison to our system. This is why anger is so poisonous and yet why intensity is so addictive.
Aries needs to be careful not to mistake action for growth. Scorpio needs to be careful not to mistake emotional drama for growth. They are different. The intensity and drama of Mars, reflected through Scorpio often creates the illusion that “if there is suffering and intensity then it must be valuable”. This is not the case. In fact, there’s no growth possible until after the mind settles down. While in the midst of emotional intensity and drama, we are not learning anything. This is why the Moon is debilitated in Scorpio and exalted in Taurus. The emotions (Moon) settle in Taurus they are disturbed in Scorpio.
Currently there are four planets in Scorpio: Mercury, Mars, Jupiter and the Sun. It is especially valuable to have the three masculine planets in Scorpio. (Sun, Mars and Jupiter) All three of these planets do very well here. The neuter and female planets do not fare so well in Scorpio, due to the nature I mentioned. Yet for the next month we will have many opportunities to dig deeply into our psychology and strengthen our weaknesses. This is strength through positive, courageous action not emotional turmoil. For the next week and a half especially there are great possibilities for growth.
A renewed dedication to your spiritual practices and sadhana, especially as it includes physical disciplines like Yoga or martial arts, will be especially supported.
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