Scorpio: Songs of the Zodiac

b8e4a07fa3ceca3272f7933f9793169bBarbault referred to the constellation as “the cemetery of the zodiac.” The depiction is accurate, if morbid, because Scorpio is the master of both life and death. The Scorpion is unique among animals in that it can use its own tail to end its life, as has been pointed out. It has been suggested that the Scorpion’s watery symbolism refers to the stagnant water found in marshes; this is a rich metaphor for death, but it can also mean repressing negative emotions related to energy that has become stuck and contaminated. The only way out of these feelings is to allow oneself to experience the full force of every emotion. Given the gloomy tone of these descriptions, it would seem that an examination of the psyche of a Scorpio is in order, as doing so will shed light on the extremes of expression used to evoke this fixed water creature’s potency and allow us to probe the territory no one should explore alone.

Every person in Scorpio eventually hits rock bottom, and a mysterious force of fate is always at play. Do not worry, Scorpios: you have tremendous endurance and can rise like the phoenix from the ashes of your screw ups. This is a sign that penetrates to the very core of what it means to be human. Dane Rudhyar claims that its emotions are tied to humanity’s common root, making it hard for the individual to overcome its own dark, irrational impulses. Planets in Scorpio allow us to experience the full depth of our emotions, as this sign, like all water signs, is highly sensitive and enjoys a good emotional drama. A scorpion’s reputation precedes it; it is dark, brooding, and devastating.

Traditionally, people were frightened of Scorpio, since it is the eighth of the signs, and was thus often related to the eighth house, the house of death. Varley gives it rather alarming physical characteristics: “Scorpio has been occasionally found to afford one class of human form when it is rising, a near approach to serpents, in the expression of the countenance, especially in the eyes and mouth; and when doing or saying cruel and bitter things, they are apt to be assimilated to the nature of snakes, scorpions, etc.” The watery significance of Scorpio has been explained in different ways. Ingrid Lind says it is “tidal wave of the thundering weight of Niagra.” Having Mars as its ruler, it shows two main martial qualities: aggressiveness and eroticism. Barbault writes that the most murderous sign is also the most fecund. Some modern astrologers prefer to think that it is newcomer Pluto, rather than Mars, who is the ruler of Scorpio. This would only emphasise  the dark side of the sign, Pluto being the lord of the underworld. To look on the bright side of the sign, we are told that though the Scorpio man doesn’t set out to please and doesn’t like taking advice, he can be very good company just because he enjoys things so much. Astrology – Louis MacNeice

The scorpion has a fantastic memory; they never forget anything, but if their formative years were traumatic, the experience leaves permanent psychological scars. Relationships later in life may be doomed to failure if the wounds of the past are not healed. The person is skilled at keeping their true emotions hidden until their wounds are touched but trying to do so can be emotionally draining. It’s not uncommon for Scorpios to struggle with substance abuse or alcoholism as a coping mechanism for dealing with the trauma of remembering past tragic experiences.

During the month of Scorpio, when Halloween is celebrated, “doors between worlds” allow for communication between the living and the dead. The symbol represents a person’s journey into their own psychological depths, where they will be forced to face their own inner demons. Since Scorpio is the sign of metamorphosis, it is also aware of the shadow side of human nature. Transforming one’s own limiting beliefs into more optimistic ones is at the heart of the art of transformation, which is often linked to processes of morphosis and change. Converting self-loathing into self-love is a process that takes time and effort, much of which takes place below the level of conscious awareness.

Life, death, and rebirth are common themes for the Scorpion. However, these themes are not always voluntarily undertaken, and the sign is frequently stuck in recalcitrant emotional states. The Scorpion is also prone to extreme possessiveness, obsessions, rage, and hatred. Although the sign is characterised by passion and intensity, it also represents strong feelings such as love, loyalty, and dedication. They, like Cancer the crab, have a tough exterior but a soft, fragile interior. The sign of Scorpio is the most profound in the zodiac because it is the richest, most complex, and the most dangerous.

Scorpio Songs

 

Live to Tell (Madonna)
R.I.P (September)
Bleeding Love (Leona Lewis)
Toxic (Britney Spears)
Trouble (Coldplay)
Sexy Back (Justin Timberlake)
Human Nature (Madonna)
Pirate Bones (Natasha Bedingfield)
Sex on Fire (Kings of Leon)
Thriller (Michael Jackson)
Disturbia (Rihanna)

Jealous Guy (John Lennon)