Do you ever feel like there’s a world beneath the surface of everything that you see and hear, and that most of the time, we only see one side of a situation, or get to know people on a shallow level? Well, on October 24, Mercury enters Scorpio and clears up some of those mysteries. This transit causes us to see past what we’re shown, to look further, to ask more questions. When Mercury is in Scorpio, we’re not satisfied by easy answers, small talk, or simplified explanations of complex issues-we want to get to the root of things. Here’s what to expect this week:
- You’ll be compelled to look deeper.
No matter what the scenario is, you’ll want a closer look. Whether you’re doing a reading or working on an essay for a class and end up doing further research on the subject, or learning about a current even on the news and searching for sources with a different perspective, you’ll be curious about everything. When Mercury leaves Scorpio, don’t forget the importance of this outlook-this is how we learn more about the world around us.
- You may be more skeptical than usual.
When Mercury enters Scorpio, you may feel unsure of who or what you can trust. You might spot bias in the mainstream media and wonder if the major networks are telling the truth. You may notice little white lies from your significant other and get that feeling in your gut that something isn’t right. Listen to your intuition, but don’t turn into a conspiracy theorist. Remember who you can rely on to tell you the truth, and stick by them.
- You’ll be honest.
Being honest is certainly difficult, but it’s also worth the occasional discomfort of telling people things they don’t want to hear. During this transit, you’ll find it exceedingly difficult to hold back the truth, even if you know it will disappoint someone else. Be brave and speak your mind. Living your truth is never easy, but it’s always better than living a lie.
- You’ll connect with others more easily.
The upside of being honest-people will be drawn to your authentic self. You’ll attract the type of people who are willing to be vulnerable, to seek the truth, and to speak up for what they believe in. These are the kind of people who you want to be around in the long run-be open to their presence and welcome them into your life.
- You won’t have the patience for superficial things.
Makeup, trendy clothing, and other superficial trappings won’t interest you when Mercury is in Scorpio. You’ll want to go beyond skin deep, and you’ll see these products for what they are-distractions from our true selves. Going makeup free for a week or two can really boost your self-confidence, and Mercury in Scorpio can help you see that makeup and nice clothing are nothing more than decorations. They say nothing about who we are as people, and we should not make judgments based off appearances.
