Mars moves from the last degree of tropical Libra into Scorpio on October 30, 2021. It will transit in Scorpio until December 13. The switch from Libra to Scorpio is pretty drastic with Mars. This ingress is significant for two reasons: (1) Mars leaves a sign of its antithesis where it experiences challenges, and (2) Mars enters a sign of its domicile where it is well-equipped.

Mars signifies an intense reaction to feelings of desire, threats, or vulnerability. Especially in a water sign like Scorpio, its power is emotionally driven. It is a planet that represents might, motivation, aggression, and separation. Mars signifies the flow of blood inside or outside the body. Blood is simultaneously the medium from which we derive energy to take action and is also a symbol of death and combat. Mars can initiate and end life. Although it is a malefic planet, Mars can be destructive or constructive.

Mars is coming from the sign of Libra, which is ruled by Venus. Since Sept 14, Mars has been taking action in the style of Venus. This requires Mars to do things in an unusual manner and its effectiveness comes with refinement. Mars in Libra is also opposite to its home in Aries, which is why it is considered to be in exile there. When a planet is in exile, it is like that planet is in a foreign country. However, being in Libra doesn’t make Mars “weak”. Libra is an air sign, which represents logic. In Libra, Mars has to use logic rather than emotion in order to be effective. A good example of this is the difference between a formal debate and a sword fight. The tactful approach of Mars in Libra will become fierce in Scorpio. 

With Mars in Scorpio, it’s in its own domicile, which means it’s in a sign that it rules. It’s like Mars is in a place where he is king. Mars is self-governed in Scorpio, has access to all its supplies, and can express itself naturally. Although Scorpio season has already started, the Scorpio vibes will only become more obvious when Mars also enters this sign. You might notice Mars in Scorpio severing and separating things for emotional reasons. Cutting things out of your life will be easier during this transit. Relationships may end. It could also give much needed emotional strength, increase intimacy, provide a useful acceleration of energy, or be helpful for taking action on something. You could find yourself protecting your vulnerabilities or being defensive toward those who threaten you. Combinations of Mars and Scorpio symbols will become more apparent to those paying attention.

Any events related to this transit may be previewed when it starts on October 30. For example, let’s say you have Venus (the planet of love) at 15º Scorpio natally in the seventh house of relationships. Based on an array of factors, let’s say this indicates that the Mars transit might result in you breaking up with your significant other. For the sake of this example, you may decide to breakup with your significant other on Oct 30 (the day Mars enters Scorpio) but the breakup doesn’t actually happen until Mars reaches your natal Venus at 15º Scorpio on Nov 7. If this transit is significant for you, pay attention to any clues that pop up during the ingress.

This transit can manifest in many ways depending on your personal birth chart. Everyone has Scorpio in their chart, although you may not have any placements there. Check to see which house contains Scorpio in your natal chart. The house with Scorpio will indicate the main areas of life through which this energy will be emphasized. Not everyone experiences the effects of a transit with the same intensity. Your natal Scorpio placements will inform you of other factors that will come into play during this transit. According to the traditional concept of sect, Mars is more difficult for those born during the day. Aries and Scorpio risings and those with Mars as their timelord will experience especially potent effects.

Pay attention to how transiting Mars in Scorpio will be aspecting the placements in your birth chart. As Mars moves through Scorpio it will be conflicting with natal Aquarius and Leo placements, effortlessly supporting Pisces and Cancer placements, assisting Virgo and Capricorn placements, and antagonizing Taurus placements.

Mars will also be making aspects to the current planetary positions in the zodiac:

• Nov 10: Mercury conjunct Mars in Scorpio 7º

• Nov 10: Mars square Saturn in Aquarius 7º

• Nov 17: Mars opposite Uranus retrograde in Taurus 12º

• Nov 29: Mars trine Neptune retrograde in Pisces 20º

• Dec 6: Mars sextile Pluto in Capricorn 25º

• Dec 7: Mars square Jupiter in Aquarius 26º

• Dec 13: Mars enters Sagittarius