Transit of Mars in Scorpio, 2023

Mars is all set to make its next move in annual transits in the sign of Scorpio. Let's check what we can expect during this transit –

1. Mars will be in Scorpio sign from 16^th Nov, 2023 to 27^th Dec, 2023.

2. Mars will be in its own sign Scorpio, hence dignity-wise, it will be strong. But it doesn't mean that it will be a smooth sailing for Mars in Scorpio.

3. Scorpio is sign of instability, ups & downs and chaos. That's why it is not a good home for any planet because none wants to be in the state of panic and chaos. So, instability will be there but let's see how Mars can help us in Scorpio -

a. As Mars represents actions and efforts, our actions can go into dealing with instabilities and chaos related with things of the house where Scorpio falls in our chart. Like for a Gemini ascendant, they can be dealing with instabilities of their health and daily work life whereas a Sagittarius ascendant can deal with instabilities of their expenses and losses.

b. As Scorpio remains a sign of research and investigation, people can be research oriented and would be eager to know what is hidden from them. As Scorpio also represents past events, some truths can come-up from past and people can be in better position to comprehend things in a right way.

c. As Scorpio remains the sign of occult and mysticism, people can be very active in researching and understanding occult side of life. We can see a rise in people who are interested in occult and mystical knowledge. Basically, it can be said that people can be interested in any kind of research oriented knowledge. It can also bring some mystical events for people who are pursuing spiritual/mystical side of life.

d. At the same time, Mars in Scorpio can also represent accidents, sudden events, surgeries and explosive events (either outward or inward). So, we need to be cautious against such events and safeguard ourselves from outward transformations.

e. So, instability and chaos of Scorpio will remain as is, there is no respite from it but as Mars is in own sign, it will provide will-power, courage and strength to deal with this unstable energy of Scorpio. We will show tenacity to go through that instability in life.

4. Now, there are some joint impacts also taking place with this transit. It is important to understand them also –

i. The biggest impact will be on Scorpio itself because not only Mars is going to transit in Scorpio but Mercury is already there and very soon Sun will join them in Scorpio. Needless to say that Saturn from Aquarius and Rahu from Pisces are also aspecting Scorpio. It indicates accumulation of too much of malefic energy in one house/sign. As I always say that too many malefics impacting one house/sign during transit is never good as lots of changes and stress can be there in that particular area of life. So, we need to be extra careful while dealing with the house related things where Scorpio is falling in our chart.

ii. In a way, this transit can give us glimpses of 2024 because in 2024, Rahu-Saturn-Jupiter all will aspect Scorpio and Scorpio lord Mars will go in retrograde transit in Gemini/Cancer during the same time. It is a nice reminder that Scorpio is 8^th sign having 8^th house energy and 2024 is number 8 year (2+0+2+4 = 8). As 8 is related with mysticism/infinity/comes around-goes around and changes, current transit of Mars in Scorpio can give preliminary glimpses of 2024.

iii. Another major malefic impact will be on Aquarius where Saturn is transiting and Mars will be aspecting with its 4^th aspect. Saturn-Mars combo can be stressful and frustrating due to their opposite nature; i.e. Mars being Quick and Saturn being Slow. As always, we have to bow down to Saturn eventually and persevere with our actions to get any good result of the house where Aquarius falls into chart.

iv. Another malefic impact will be on Taurus as Mars from Scorpio and Ketu from Virgo will aspect there. Mars-Ketu together create Scorpio energy as they co-rule Scorpio. So, people can see instability of Scorpio in the area of life where Taurus falls in chart if people are dominating/controlling in that area of life and has no idea how to deal with that area of life.

So, this is what I see as result of Mars in Scorpio transit. End result is obviously dependent on overall chart, dasha and other transits.

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