Fantastical Scorpio enters the center of the astrological world. This sign is expert at envisioning the future that we desire and then powering it into position. The scorpions have dominion over birth, death and transformation. Our society is moving toward greater acceptance of diversity and equally for all, as indicated by the beginning of the Aquarian Age. 

The astrological symbol of communication, Mercury, reversed his direction on October 13th, and has his confusing turn around day on November 3rd, election day. The last time Mercury turned around on this day was during the Gore/Bush election. Voting early or by mail is indicated.

Aries- The expression about fortune favors the brave could have been written for Aries. Now that the Sun has moved into Scorpio, you instinctively know the direction that you want to move in and you will be emboldened to make the choices that will take you to where you want to go.

Taurus- Romantic Taurus has as its partner in the stars the mysterioso sign of Scorpio. During the month ahead, relationships of all sorts are of importance for you. Whether you are looking for a roommate, or searching for a partner, or scanning for new clients, the stars are with you.

Gemini- Not only is the Sun in Scorpio, but your ruling planet, Mercury, is reversing in this sign as well. The god of communication will have his unruly turn around day on November third, election day. Speak clearly and read contracts several times before signing over the weeks ahead.

Cancer- The goddess of the moon is the guide for the moon children. She welcomes the watery sign of Scorpio. As these two combine you will find that your intuition is heightened over the course of the month ahead. If you are sensing romance headed your way, follow your feelings.

Leo- The dark nights of the gateway into other dimensions appear for the lions of the zodiac as the mysterious sign of Scorpio holds sway over the earth. Your home becomes your favorite lair as the nights become longer and winter beckons and you design the environment you want.

Virgo- Virgo appreciates the savvy approach to life demonstrated by Scorpio, which will serve to enhance your expertise in the career realm. Mercury, your ruling planet continues retrograde until the chaotic turn around date of November third, which should be a date to remember.

Libra- After introducing the glorious fall to the mountains, notable this year for orange as well as yellow hues, you hand the baton of the race around the stars to the powerful sign of Scorpio. This clever sign will give you instruction in financial matters as the nights become longer.

Scorpio- Sophisticated Scorpio begins a month of birthdays. You have endured many changes over the course of your life, so the current cultural perturbations serve to allow you to continue upon your life path, governed by the strong sense of internal willpower that you possess.

Sagittarius- The sign before yours, Scorpio, plumbs the depths of the collective psyche. The month ahead will allow all of us to further understand the great democratic adventure upon which we are all embarked. As the thinking sign, you approach life with innate curiosity.

Capricorn- The heavens rotate and multi-dimensional Scorpio arises with all of its complexity. Capricorn and Scorpio weave opportunities into the future that they will design. Both signs are hard-working and cooperate with each other, as they know what they want and how to get it.

Aquarius- The Sun has entered the fixed, determined sign of Scorpio, a member of your own tribe. Scorpio arises to the front of the astrological world, stimulating you to consider career possibilities. Fortune favors you in the world in 2021, so start preparing for this climb now.

Pisces- Pisces journeys into the mystic as the nights grow longer. In your spiritual studies, you follow the clues left by great civilizations and the teachers of times long past. Pisces and the new sign Scorpio are the twin intuitive signs of the zodiac as we approach the juncture of the worlds.

Karen Anderson is available for readings at 303-258-7258.

(Originally published in the October 22, 2020, edition of The Mountain-Ear.)