Your Scorpio Season Horoscope Is All About Transformation, Drama, and Exes

Paint your nails black and add a new name to your nemesis list, because Scorpio season is here. From October 23 to November 22, the Sun will move through the eighth sign of the zodiac. During this month, everyone will get a strong dose of Scorpio energy—think detective-level investigations, a strong intuition, personal transformation, and of course, a thirst for revenge. This energy will affect Scorpio placements and other water signs (Cancer and Pisces) the most, but everyone will experience it.

This Scorpio season overlaps with both Mercury Retrograde and Venus Retrograde, meaning that there will be some extra chaos—particularly because Mercury is in Scorpio for its whole retrograde journey, and Venus is in Scorpio til October 25, then in Libra. In particular, you can expect miscommunications, DM slides from your ex, surprise bills, and travel delays. On November 13, both planets end their retrogrades and then it's smooth (ish) sailing from there on.

If you want to put all this Scorpio energy to use, mark your cal for the annual New Moon in Scorpio on November 9. This is a great time to set an intention for a goal you want to achieve in the next month, six months, or year, particularly if it's related to Scorpio themes of transformation, power, or emotions.

Read your Sun/Rising sign horoscope for Scorpio season 2026:

Meet the new Aries. As Scorpio season begins, the Sun enters your 8th House of transformation, speeding you through a period of intense personal growth. The Aries you are at the end of Scorpio season will be different from the Aries you are now. Think carefully about the changes you welcome into your life to ensure you're transforming in a way that you want to.

Who's your other half, Taurus? You're proudly independent, but during Scorpio season, you're becoming entangled with another person. If you're partnered, you're likely getting even closer with your S.O. If you're single, this could be a close friend or creative collaborator. Because of Venus Retrograde, it's a good idea to avoid starting any new relationships til after mid-November.

Start small, Gemini. This Scorpio season reminds you that small, subtle changes can lead to dramatic transformations. The universe will help you start a new habit or break a bad one, particularly if it becomes part of your daily routine. Think quitting vaping or adding a morning walk. These changes might seem like nothing in the moment, but over time, they add up.

Make something, Cancer. As Scorpio season begins, you're experiencing a surge of creative inspiration. The problem: Mercury Retrograde and Venus Retrograde are making that inspiration harder to access. It can feel like a dream that you can't quite remember. Keep trying, and after November 13, the ideas will start flowing freely.

Feeling nostalgic, Leo? Scorpio season lights up the section of your chart associated with home and family. Throughout the following weeks, you're likely thinking back to past memories from your childhood. This is a good time to catch up with your family and oldest friends. Miscommunications might pop up thanks to Mercury Retrograde, so make sure you're clear about what you mean and save any difficult topics til after mid-November.

Use your words wisely, Virgo. Scorpio season reminds you just how powerful your voice can be—but Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio means that you're likely to be misunderstood. Choose your battles carefully for the first part of Scorpio season, and take time to think before you speak. After mid-November, it'll be easier to get your point across.

Where is your money going, Libra? Scorpio season puts your focus on your finances. And this year, there's the added bonus of Venus Retrograde, which can bring you surprise bills, particularly near the start of Scorpio season. Focus on saving and tracking your spending at first; save any big purchases for the last week or so of Scorpio season.

Happy birthday, Scorpio. This is your season, and even with Mercury Retrograde and Venus Retrograde trying to wreck your party, it's a great time to celebrate you. A word of warning: although you might be tempted to mark the start of a new year with a new haircut or tattoo, hold off til after Venus Retrograde ends on November 13.

Look inward, Sagittarius. You're usually one of the most outgoing signs in the zodiac, but Scorpio season makes you feel more introverted and withdrawn. Usually, this is the perfect time to check in with yourself and listen to your intuition, but Mercury Retrograde means that you might misunderstand. Wait til the last few weeks of Scorpio season for this kind of self-review.

Text your friends, Capricorn. Scorpio season reminds you how important your friends are to you—even when you're dealing with drama, as is likely to happen thanks to Mercury Retrograde and Venus Retrograde. Be careful what you say in the group chat til after mid-November, but don't isolate yourself in the first part of the month. Your friendships are worth the extra work and care.

All eyes are on you at work, Aquarius. This is a make-it-or-break-it time for your career, and Mercury Retrograde is making life on the job more difficult than usual. Make sure you're taking extra time to reread your emails and padding your commute so you're not late. If all goes well, you could end Scorpio season with a promotion or new role.

Think big, Pisces. As a water sign, you tend to be more introverted and are happy spending time with your own thoughts. Scorpio season offers you an opportunity to get even more philosophical than usual as you ponder big questions like, "What is the meaning of life?" A word of advice: If you come up with a big revelation, maybe keep it to yourself til after Mercury Retrograde ends on November 13.