From October 24 – November 13, transiting Mercury will be moving backwards through the sign of birth, death and regeneration.
Since all retrogrades are best used for introspection, this cycle is an excellent time to look within and examine how we feel about Scorpio ruled matters.
For example, do we have trust issues when it comes to intimacy or sharing our resources with others? If so, is there a legitimate reason in our current circumstances that needs to be addressed, or do we have a need for control that comes from past experiences?
Scorpio presides over death, and on a purely practical level, are we long overdue on writing or updating a will, appointing health care agents or completing advance directive that detail our wishes for medical care if we’re unable to speak for ourselves?
It’s also a psychologically complex and sometimes ruthless sign that rarely ever reveals its secrets. However, while Mercury is retrograde here, he’s not satisfied with superficial answers and will use whatever means necessary to satisfy his curiosity.
Finally, Scorpio rules the Underworld, and while its waters are dark and foreboding, it holds an abundance of treasure that are there for the taking if we have the courage to take the plunge.
Just like our psyche.
So take a deep breath.
Dive in.
And trust that you won’t come up empty handed.