Whether you revel in mid-autumn by cuddling up in your favorite cozy sweater, binge-watching your top spooky season flicks or spending more quality time with loved ones out and about at fall festivals or baking together at home, there’s no doubt that spooky season—and, in turn, Scorpio season—has arrived. With the sun moving through the fixed water sign and eighth sign of the zodiac, as it does annually from mid-October to mid-November, you’ll be eager to step into your power and to connect with your significant other or someone special more deeply. This is a moment made for navigating intense, passionate emotions, engaging with the shadow side of life, uncovering secrets, prioritizing privacy, and cherishing family traditions.
You can thank Scorpio’s co-rulers — Mars, the planet of action and energy, and Pluto, which, in astrology, oversees transformation, death, rebirth, power and control — for the surge of inner fire and bolstered desire to release what no longer serves you so that you’re able to build something new. For better or worse, you could dig your heels in and laser-focus on an aspiration, then relentlessly pursue your vision. And Scorpio’s power also makes it easier to pick up on the emotional subtext when connecting with others. Still, with Mercury, the planet of communication, retrograde from November 9 to 29, slowing down and tending to the past is a must ahead of fully launching your next chapter.
Here, all you need to know about Scorpio season 2025 so you can make the most of it.
Every year, October—the month during which the sun moves through by partnership-oriented, social butterfly Libra and magnetic, mysterious Scorpio—offers up an abundance of spirited autumnal fun that can do wonders for strengthening your one-on-one relationships. In 2025, the planetary shifts are even more tailored to delivering a hefty dose of spooky season magic, romance and […]
When is Scorpio season?
Every year, you can count on Scorpio season to occur from approximately October 22-23 to November 21-22. In 2025, Scorpio season will be in effect from October 22 to November 21.
What to expect during Scorpio season
Occurring during the heart of fall, the sun’s time in Scorpio encompasses all the aspects of autumn that the season’s devotees adore — from a heightened focus on bonding more deeply with your nearest and dearest to that mystical, mysterious “spooky season” vibe that invites your imagination to run wild. The fixed water sign’s season also encourages you to claim more power and take greater control in your life, to uncover secrets and explore the shadow side of life.
Scorpio is also one of—if not the most—private signs of the zodiac, so you’ll be more apt to keep fantasies, desires, dreams, and passions under wraps or to only share them with someone you feel has truly earned your trust. Once a Scorpio has decided they’ll let someone in, you can pretty much bank on a lifelong bond. That said, this time of year is ideal for meditating on your comfort level within your connections and growing closer or cutting ties, based on what you ascertain.
While Libra season might have strengthened partnerships and compelled you to embrace conflict resolution and diplomacy above all else, Scorpio season lights your motivation ablaze, making it possible to laser-focus on achieving a bold, ambitious goal. Crossing the finish line is a must, as far as Scorp and any of the fixed signs (the others are Taurus, Leo and Aquarius) are concerned. This trait also lends itself to obstinacy, which can inhibit Scorpio’s ability to adapt and even experience personal growth at times. However, the sign’s go-getter Mars rulership can help shake them out of a rut.
And because Scorpio is associated with the Eighth House of Joint Resources and Emotional Bonds, this time of year was made for nurturing our nearest and dearest relationships and taking stock of trust, intimacy and similar dynamics within those connections. This is also the house of joint resources, so money matters involving family members (like going over wills, estates, trusts or investments) might arise and be addressed now.
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Scorpio season nudges you to tap into your adventurous side
While the sun may be in intensely emotional Scorpio, a couple of other planets will have already shifted — or are shifting — into more wanderlustful terrain. Beginning October 29, Mercury will push forward in Sagittarius, the mutable fire sign, encouraging gregarious, unfiltered, enthusiastic communication and thinking.
November 4 marks go-getter Mars’ move into the sign of the Archer, too, which can step up your need to get out of your comfort zone, go to bat for what you believe is just and align with free-spirited, independent-minded action and energy.
2025 Scorpio season requires slowing down and looking back before pushing ahead
On November 9, the planet of communication, transportation and technology will appear to move backward from our vantage point on Earth, going retrograde in Sagittarius before moving back into Scorpio on November 18. It’ll finally go direct, aka end its retrograde period, on November 29.
In turn, the fire sign’s preference to go big or go home could backfire. For instance, a compliment delivered in an over-the-top way might be taken as sardonic. The confusing, chaotic effect of this regular transit could also feel more intense and in-your-face. On a brighter note, you can make the most of this reflective period by leaning into re-immersing yourself in philosophies and perspectives that you once explored but put on the back burner. You can also follow your intuition and dreams to lead you to ways to broaden your horizons, something that Sagittarius needs to thrive.
It’s more likely that you’ll experience miscommunications and tech glitches now, Mercury retrograde periods can also be a fantastic opportunity to slow down, rest, recharge and look in the rearview mirror so you can move even more definitively and confidently into the future — something my book Mercury Magic: How to Thrive During Retrogrades and Tap Into the Power of the Messenger Planet, covers extensively.
Here, how Scorpio season 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.)
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As much of an action-oriented go-getter as you tend to be, slowing down and swimming in the deep end of your emotions can be challenging, but you’ll actually find doing exactly this restorative, because the vitality-boosting sun is in your intimacy sector now. Share what’s in your heart with your loved ones to work through old wounds or divulge your latest fantasies to a significant other to kick off a fulfilling new chapter in the bedroom. With your ruler, assertive Mars in your adventure sector beginning on November 4, it’ll be even easier to pursue experiences that involve navigating uncharted territory, whether that’s exploring couples therapy with your partner, planning a long overdue vacation with loved ones or adopting an ambitious financial strategy.
You can be even more intentional with how you go about crossing the finish line on goals you share with a dear friend, loved one, significant other, or colleague, thanks to the sun moving through your partnership zone now. This transit also makes for a surge of harmony and understanding that can serve to strengthen your relationship. And if you’ve been wanting to negotiate a contract or mediate an ongoing conflict, you’ll have the wind in your sails. Once your ruler, romantic Venus, is in this zone from November 6 to 30, you’ll find it even easier to carve out time to bond one-on-one with the people you adore most.
Life has been full of fun and creative pursuits lately, which has been fulfilling and enjoyable, no doubt, but now you’re on track to get a burst of energy you can funnel into your health goals, because the sun will be in your routine and wellness sector. You can try a new approach to boosting your fitness (like checking out a new Pilates studio) or streamline work endeavors in order to pour more concentrated energy into the ones that feel the most rewarding. Any self-care plan you’ve been musing about will get a boost from this transit. Just know that with your ruler, messenger Mercury, retrograde from November 9 to 29, going back to practices you previously found success with might be your best bet.
This cozy, whimsical season appeals to your love of togetherness with loved ones. It doesn’t hurt that the sun will also be in your self-expression and romance zone, boosting your confidence, ability to tap into creativity and time for spontaneous fun with your social circle and significant other, if you’re attached. Give yourself a pass to hit pause on deadlines and big picture projects, and instead, tune into and follow your heart. This could mean stepping away early from work to bake up fall treats with your best friend or take that long weekend for a getaway with your sweetheart. Around November 20, when the new moon falls here, you can set a powerful intention tied to amplifying romance and pleasure in your life.
Fall and Scorpio season is innately a family-oriented time of year, but that’s especially the case for you, because the sun, your ruler, moves through your home sector now. You’ll have a surge of confidence you can pour into healing any ongoing conflicts with loved ones or tending to your own inner, emotional work through therapy or other self-reflective practices. You could also be empowered to move the ball forward on a home-related project, like redecorating or even moving. Once the new moon falls there on November 20, clarify your vision and take a bold step in the most intuitive direction.
Your social life will be especially busy, exciting and intellectually stimulating with the sun in your communication sector now. You could be pulled in a bevy of directions, from high-energy brainstorms with colleagues to invites to Halloween parties and everything in between. In turn, you’ll need to get clear on which commitments are most worth your time and energy. Another factor nudging you to be more intentional with your bandwidth: Your ruler, messenger Mercury, will be retrograde from November 9 to 29, compelling you to slow down and retrace your steps before crossing the finish line on collaborative endeavors and creative projects before the end of the year.
You’re someone who can readily take the initiative, so you’ll be thrilled to know that this season gives you the green light to pour that innate go-getter energy into boosting your income, thanks to the vitality-bringing sun in your money sector. You can hone skills that might set you up for advancement on the job or throw your hat in the ring for a new opportunity that’ll add to your bottom line. This sector also oversees self-worth and values, so make sure to set aside time to reflect on how you’re thinking about what you deserve as well as how your principles are reflected by your work.
After a month of feeling like you’ve been waiting in the wings, prepping to go on stage and soak up the spotlight, your season is finally here, Scorpio. You can change up how you’re presenting yourself in the world, whether that’s by overhauling your social media, brushing up your resume or freshening up your wardrobe or beauty look. You’ll feel like you can express yourself even more confidently, which lends itself to standing stronger in your sense of self. Mercury will be retrograde, which could translate to a slow start, but don’t miss the intention-setting power of your annual new moon on November 29. You can gain clarity around a goal close to your heart that you’re more than prepared to manifest.
You’ll be torn between claiming center stage and celebrating spooky season with friends and staying in to cozy up with a good book. That’s thanks to conflicting celestial energies: Mercury and Mars both move into your self-image zone while the sun cruises through your spirituality sector, which nudges you to prioritize restful, restorative activities. As much as it might feel like you have to pick a lane, you can definitely strike a balance, and you’ll find you’re happiest when you do. When you do find yourself craving solo time, make the most of your ruler, lucky Jupiter’s retrograde in your intimacy sector by musing about big picture aspirations you’d like to achieve alongside your significant other or someone special.
Though you’re generally up for joining forces with colleagues and friends to push forward on a shared goal, teamwork is even more appealing and rewarding now, because the sun will be in your friendships sector. You’ll find you’re more self-assured when you feel connected to like-minded people or serving as part of a greater community or group. You can also make progress on a long-term wish or goal by leaning on friends who know you through and through and are eager to support you with helpful feedback. You could make particularly impressive strides around November 17 when the sun forms a harmonizing angle to your ruler, taskmaster Saturn, in your communication zone.
Before the year winds down, you’ll be intent on making your mark and earning a round of applause from higher-ups, and the good news is you’ve got Scorpio season on your side. With the sun moving through your public image and career sector now, you’ll be feeling extra confident going to bat for more recognition, taking on new responsibilities and claiming the limelight. You could also get more laser-focused on what you want to achieve in the long run around November 5’s full moon which impacts your work-life axis. And when your ruler, revolutionary Uranus, retrogrades back into your home sector on November 7, you may have an epiphany about how you can shake things up to strike the perfect balance between your professional aspirations and emotional needs.
You generally prefer to daydream and explore your fantasies through artistic outlets, like listening to music or writing poetry, but with the sun in your adventure sector now, you’ll be self-assured about making even lofty visions a reality. Book that flight or work with a mentor to hone skills that feel like they’re out of your wheelhouse. You’ll know what you want to achieve by tuning into and following your gut instincts. Around November 17, the sun forms a harmonizing angle to taskmaster Saturn in your sign, and you can seriously commit to a horizon-broadening game plan.
