When you’re going after your most ambitious dreams and passionate desires, moving through a particularly fired up or full-on angry moment or sharing an intimate, sexually satisfying moment with a partner, Mars, the planet of action and energy, is generally in the driver’s seat astrologically-speaking. From Monday, September 22 until Tuesday, November 4, Mars in Scorpio will intensify all of these areas of life, offering up a greater laser focus, inner drive and even a mysterious, secretive vibe to how you’ll make moves toward your ideal vision.
Since August 6, Mars has been in cardinal air sign Libra, known for its penchant for keeping the peace at all costs — even if you’re steaming on the inside — and craving to infuse the world with more beauty, balance and diplomacy. But now, Mars in Scorpio turns the page toward a far more intense, sensual, spiritually charged and highly strategic moment. While Mars in Libra prefers to hear both sides of any issue before taking action and steers clear of conflict, Mars in Scorpio fuels pure passion, obstinacy and taking a definitive side.
Here, all you need to know in order to make the most of Mars’ 2025 trip through Scorpio.
What does Mars in Scorpio mean?
When Mars, the planet of action and energy, is in Scorpio, we’re all more inclined to make bold moves and get fired up in a Scorpionic way — meaning, by digging our heels in, defending against antagonists if necessary and by devising and implementing a meticulously calculated strategy.
It also bears noting that when Mars is in the water sign symbolized by the Scorpio, it’s right at home (aka “in domicile”), because it is one of Scorpio’s rulers. In turn, the planet’s tone matches that of the sign it’s in, and Mars is capable of functioning optimally while going about its work as the planet of action, energy, conflict and unbridled passion. And associated with the Eighth House of Intimacy and Joint Resources, Mars’ trip through Scorpio can support any efforts to take your sex life or shared financial goals to the next level.
When Mars is in Scorpio, you may find you’re more inclined to play your cards close to the vest when it comes to your motivations and how you plan to get after your objectives. Mars also affects how we work and what we’re more inclined to work on, so while it’s in Scorp, you could strive to step into a position of power on the job, to swim in the deep end of emotions that require major exploration or to make a play to fulfill your sexual and emotional needs.
The last time Mars was in Scorpio, the eighth sign of the zodiac, was from October 12 to November 24, 2023, so think back to that period for a sense of what themes, narratives, lessons and experiences might be on the horizon.
What can you expect during Mars’ 2025 trip through Scorpio
Although Mars moves through Scorpio approximately every two years, all the planets move at different rates through the zodiac, so the action-oriented planet’s meet-ups with other celestial bodies change annually. A few key moments:
On Sunday, September 28, Mars in Scorpio forms a harmonizing trine to lucky Jupiter in Cancer, offering up a surge of good luck, optimism and fired up motivation. If there’s something you’ve been wanting to plow forward on, this could be an especially fruitful moment for building momentum. The next day, Monday, September 29, Mars also gets friendly with taskmaster Saturn in fellow water sign Pisces, setting the stage for major put your nose to the grindstone and actually get somewhere energy.
On Monday, November 3, Mars will sync with mystical Neptune in dreamy Pisces, which can activate imaginative, spiritual, and healing endeavors.
Here, how Mars in Scorpio 2025 will affect you based on your sign. (Be sure to read both your sun and your rising sign if you know it. If you don’t, you can find it in your birth chart or by using this CafeAstrology calculator.)
Aries
Prepare for a steamy, sexually satisfying and potentially financially gratifying chapter as your ruler, go-getter Mars, shifts into your intimacy and joint resources zone. This transit lends itself to feeling more empowered than usual to pursue your needs in the bedroom. And if you’ve been wanting to make strides on a shared financial project with a loved one or significant other, you’ll have the wind in your sails now. When Mars connects with Jupiter in your home zone on September 28, involving family members in an estate planning or savings-boosting plan can be especially productive.
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Taurus
You tend to have a very long fuse, but while Mars is in your partnership zone now, watch out for the tendency to be a bit more passionate, fiery and even argumentative with a significant other, loved one, dear friend or colleague. The plus side of this moment: You’ll also have more energy to pour into one-on-one undertakings, whether that’s kicking off a new business-related game plan with a coworker or taking your romantic bond to the next level. When Mars harmonizes with Jupiter in your communication zone on September 28, you’ll feel more seen, appreciated and aligned within your closest relationships and your platonic connections.
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Gemini
This can be a super-active, productive and gratifying season, as Mars moves through your wellness sector now, firing up your ability to move the ball forward on existing fitness and work-related routines. There is a tendency to butt heads with coworkers and anyone else you do business with on a daily basis during this transit, but you can think of any conflicts that arise as opportunities to work through existing tensions and set the stage for smoother sailing. When Mars harmonizes with lucky Jupiter in your money zone, make a play for a new hustle or chance to bring your skills to the table in a different way, and your bottom line will benefit.
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Cancer
With Mars moving through your romance and self-expression zone, you can tap into your artistic impulse and bring more energy to playful, creatively fulfilling activities. You’ll be eager to hit pause on working so hard on mundane projects in order to be more spontaneous and fun-loving with your nearest and dearest, especially someone special like a significant other. You could also revel in more flirtatious, magical date night fun with a potential partner or your current love. Look forward to a surge of feel-good vibes in this part of your life that bolsters your confidence and self-image around September 28, when Mars forms a harmonizing trine to lucky Jupiter in your sign.
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Leo
With Mars in your home zone, conflicts with loved ones could happen more readily. This can simply be the result of being more invested in and fired up about ongoing emotional issues and challenges that have popped up around your physical home. But you’ll also be feeling like more of a go-getter when it comes to taking care of business related to your loved ones and your inner life. Deal with that disagreement head-on or dive into a home organization project. And when Mars forms a harmonizing trine to dreamy Neptune in your intimacy sector on November 3, your imagination soars and can set up a steamy moment with your significant other or someone special.
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Virgo
Your social life is pretty much always mentally stimulating and buzzy, but that’s bound to be even more so the case now, because Mars is in your communication sector, fueling learning experiences and short-distance travel. Your calendar could also be jam-packed with appointments and get-togethers with friends, neighbors and siblings. Setting and holding boundaries is a must for avoiding burnout. And when Mars forms a harmonizing trine to mystical Neptune in your partnership sector on November 3, you could have a sweet daydream about how you want to get out of your comfort zone alongside a dear friend or significant other. An eye-opening, spiritually-charged experience can bring you even closer.
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Libra
You’re bound to be even more motivated than usual to put yourself out there for moneymaking opportunities with Mars moving from your self-image sector into your income zone. Any big picture dreams you’ve realized over the course of Mars’ trip through your sign since August can now be made real and benefit your bank account. Just don’t hesitate to throw your hat in the ring for that thrilling position that pops up or to network with friends and colleagues who could support you with moving forward in your field. When Mars forms a harmonizing trine to Jupiter in your career zone on September 28, you could kick off a successful work-related experience that catapults you into the spotlight.
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Scorpio
Welcome to one of the most empowering seasons of the year for you, Scorpio, thanks to Mars moving through your self-image sector. Think back to fall 2023 for a sense of how you might experience your co-ruler’s latest turn through your sign. You’ll probably notice you feel more resolute, driven, passionate and eager to go after the goals that are near and dear to your heart, and when you do make bold moves, you’ll have a greater shot at a success. Just watch out for any increased tendency to dig your heels in or map out a game plan that leaves zero room for adaptability. And if you’re itching to make heartfelt memories with friends or a significant other, you can also take advantage of Mars’ link-ups with Jupiter in your adventure zone on September 28 and Saturn and Neptune in your romance sector on September 29 and November 3 respectively.
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Sagittarius
This could feel like a quieter than desirable moment for you, because Mars is in your spirituality sector now, which means you’re being nudged to pour more energy into caring for your mental and emotional well-being and recharging your spirit. The good news is that you can work on better tuning into your inner voice, which can help to inform your big picture goals and path for achieving them going forward. When Mars connects with dreamy Neptune in your home zone on September 28, you can devote more of yourself to nurturing your sense of security and healing any emotional wounds that you’ve been putting on the backburner. You could come away from this moment feeling more centered, which definitely works in your favor heading into your season.
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Capricorn
You can make impressive, applause-worthy strides on any group activities or team efforts while Mars is in your friendships sector now. While you link up with colleagues, friends or teammates to build something you can be proud of, you’ll also find you feel more connected with likeminded people. It does bear noting that Mars heightens the potential for conflict, so you could find you’re more likely to experience disagreements or heated debates with friends or coworkers. Navigate tense moments by tapping into your innate pragmatism. And when Mars harmonizes with lucky Jupiter in your partnership zone on September 28, your platonic, romantic and professional bonds could be the key to fulfilling long-term wishes.
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Aquarius
Whether you’ve been wanting more recognition for your hard work on a long-term project, you’re aiming for more responsibility or a promotion or you’re looking to make your mark in a public way, Mars in your career zone is sure to support your efforts. You’ll be eager to meet with higher-ups to share your vision and volunteer to take on more. In turn, you’re bound to command the spotlight. When Mars forms a harmonizing angle to taskmaster Saturn, one of your co-rulers, in your money sector on September 29, showing just how enthusiastic and responsible you are can bring you a bit closer to the finish line on a financial goal.
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Pisces
As content as you may be to stay cozy close to home, you’re also a dreamer, and you can tap even more into that side of your personality now that Mars is in your adventure and higher learning zone. You may have a big trip planned already or be eager to get on the calendar. You could also enjoy soaking up knowledge from a trusted mentor or making connections outside of your circle of friends. What’s more, these experiences are bound to stregthen your self-image, identity and confidence when Mars forms a harmonizing angle to taskmaster Saturn in your sign on September 29 and then also fuels magic when it connects with your ruler, mystical Neptune, in your sign on November 3. You can make the most of these planetary meet-ups by listening to — and trusting — your gut.
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