As soon as the cosmos relieve some pressure by moving Venus into Sagittarius, they’re mixing things up again as the Sun shifts into Scorpio. It’s an exciting time for anyone who celebrates a birthday from Oct. 22 to Nov. 21, although it can make the air around feel as though you’re living in an energetic pressure cooker at times. Ruled by planets Pluto and Mars, the eighth sign of the zodiac is fueled by passion (sometimes anger) and a constant desire to evolve into new versions of oneself. It should be a month full of emotions and opportunities to connect, especially given the other transits taking place during Scorpio season.
November kicks off with a New Moon in Scorpio that could be a time of big revelations in your personal life and on the public stage. We’ll also see communication become more fiery when Mercury movies into Sagittarius and Mars enters Leo on the 2nd and 4th respectively. To close things out, Venus enters Capricorn (making love a more practical matter) on the 11th and a Full Moon in Taurus with coincide with Saturn stationing direct on the 15th. To help you navigate the overwhelm that can come with Scorpio season, find inspiration in these quotes from some October and November-born GOATs.
Willow Smith (Oct. 31)
- “If you don’t like me, if you like me; both are equally cool. I send love and positive energy to all those people in their lives. I hope they find where they’re meant to be.”
- “Whipping your hair means not being afraid to be yourself.”
- “If I know what’s true in my heart and soul, then what people say can’t shape that.”
Spending nearly her entire childhood in the spotlight couldn’t have been easy for Willow Smith, but the multi-talent seems to have still come into adulthood with a wise head on her shoulders. From early on, the “Whip My Hair” hitmaker used her musical talent and massive platform to share messages of authenticity and self-love. Even in her 20s, Smith continues to experiment with all aspects of her image (and sound), perfectly embodying the rebirth cycle of the Scorpio archetype. With her 24th birthday rapidly approaching, we’re curious to see what Willow’s Jupiter Return has in store for her too!
Drake (Oct. 24)
- “Jealousy is just love and hate at the same time.”
- “I’ve never been reckless – it’s always calculated. I’m mischievous, but I’m calculated.”
- “You know it’s real when you are who you think you are.”
Besides simply holding powerful Scorpionic energy from his Sun placement, Drake is also a Leo Rising in the 29th degree (same as Donald Trump), indicating that he’s here to master confidence and close out cycles from previous lifetimes. Having both of these in your Big 3 isn’t easy, but across the decades Drizzy has masterfully shown how to handle constant jealousy and hate while still having fun. We encourage you to do the same this Scorpio season!
Ciara (Oct. 25)
- “My journey has been a very fun one because I’ve chosen to make the best of every challenge that I’ve had along the way no matter what.”
- “The digital world is what you make of it.”
- “I want to do what I feel in my soul. My soul won’t lead me wrong.”
The day after the 6ix God turns 38, “Level Up” hitmaker Ciara will be blowing out 39 candles on her cake. She’s a prime example of a Scorpio’s ability to rise again after seemingly hitting rock bottom; while her relationship with rapper Future did some damage, CiCi is now happily married to NFL played Russell Wilson. Keeping a positive attitude and remaining focused on self-care has helped Ciara learn to love again, even when things get tough.
Frank Ocean (Oct. 28)
- “I hope not to define myself by suffering.”
- “I think we all change each other’s paths. I don’t know which law idea that is in physics, but I don’t think any of us can live without affecting one another.”
- “I have no delusions about my likability in every scenario. I know that in order to get things done the way you want them, oftentimes your position will be unpopular.”
In every room he enters, Frank Ocean knows how to make his presence felt while maintaining an air of mystery. The singer’s Channel Orange and Blonde albums remain on repeat almost 10 yeas after the latter’s release, and while his new material since then has been minimal, music lovers are still desperate for more. Not everyone immediately understands Ocean’s approach and art, but that doesn’t bother the Long Beach native. Instead, he stays focused on his role impacting the collective with his creations, regardless of their reaction.
SZA (Nov. 8)
- “I don’t have any control over what actually happens, except for that I have full control over my will for myself, my intention and why I’m there. That’s all that matters.”
- “It starts with trusting yourself, even if people are telling you you’re too young to trust yourself.”
- “I don’t feel ashamed to be loud, which is an argument I’ve had with lots of men who thought I was too sassy and unladylike.”
Our final Scorpio season icon is none other than SZA, born on Nov. 8, 1989 in St. Louis, Missouri. The R&B diva is best known for her bodacious body and natural sex appeal, though she keeps the details of her love life out of the spotlight (understandably so). Through her music and words, SZA continues to inspire the masses by giving them lyrics to express themselves that they didn’t know they needed. Even if you’re not a singer or songwriter, be sure to use this transit to speak your truth without fear or shame.