The Spookiest Thing About Scorpio Season? Self-Reflection

October may be in full swing, but if you ask me, Scorpio season is when spooky season truly begins. Double the retrograde trouble will make for an extra messy time this year.Spanning from October 23 to November 21, Scorpio season coincides with the height of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. The days grow shorter; trees shed their leaves. As the natural world changes, we reckon with the ways we are changing, too. No wonder Scorpio is associated with death and rebirth cycles. (I hate gay Halloween. What do you mean you’re Scorpio digging into the depths of the human condition?)This year, we kick things off in the thick of Venus retrograde. Mercury also stations retrograde in Scorpio on October 24 — yep, it’s that time again! Cue the delays, deep dives, and echoes of conversations or dynamics Venus retrograde already unearthed. With the planets of love and communication backspinning simultaneously, misunderstandings are all but inevitable. Give yourself (and everyone else) extra grace.In better news, Venus heading back into Libra on October 25 will bring some levity to our relationships. Then, on November 13, Mercury and Venus finally pivot directions. Just as the retrograde dust starts to settle, bam! Mars and Jupiter collide at the South Node in Leo. Peaking on November 16, this fiery pileup will push you to bet on yourself and make big moves. It may also highlight your overattachment to pride or ego. The deeper invitation? Cut the dead weight. Unpack how self-absorption is keeping you stuck.Keep reading for your full Scorpio season horoscopes. (A humble PSA: If you’re familiar with your full astrological birth chart, read for your Rising sign first, then your Sun sign. They’ll read more accurately that way.)♈️ Aries & Aries RisingChasing chemistry over compatibility rarely works out, Aries. As Scorpio season unfolds, examine the emotional undercurrents of your intimate relationships. Who can you truly depend on? Are there any power imbalances or unspok