Scorpio findings

Hello Stargazers! Alissandra Coffey reporting to you in my trusty jetpack filled with Earl Grey, over the constellation of Scorpio. I'm wishing Mars a little Loving Kindness, in order to prevent it from colliding in me. Yikes!

As I had mentioned as of Sunday of last week, I was going to reflect and implement the Scorpio traits of "Fall down seven times, get up eight" and finding the rewards of being in the background as opposed to the limelight.

While learning from Scorpio (and about Scorpio via Liz Greene, for that matter) I noticed something interesting and unexpected about me. Even though I don't have natal planets in the sign, I actually have some Scorpionic tendencies.

While being in the background sounded a bit challenging, due to my Leonine personality of wanting to be noticed, when I acted on the Scorpio trait,  it felt quite natural.

On day three, I found out that it was due to my natal Pluto being conjunct my natal Moon (conjunct meaning that the planets are really close together). Natives to this transit can display overt sensitivity to even the tiniest of slights and can have a propensity to remain secretive. Those who are more evolved could excell in Psychology, due to their absolute facination with transformation. I don't know about you, but that encompasses some of Scorpio's traits. All we need is probing the truth out of life and people and we're all set.

I notice this aspect when I encounter new surroundings and people. Where typical Leos would approach newness with, "Tell me, who are you and entertain me with something interesting,"  I tend to remain to myself, observing if the new people are kind enough to not betray me.

When betrayed, I still keep to myself, discerning the truth of what is truly wrong with the situation.

When I acted on staying in the background, (i.e. not saying hello to people) a lot of people didn't notice me at all. I took the liberty to observe the people passing me on the street. Whereas my past self would blame me on not being interesting enough, it was actually the individuals who were shirking away from everyone around them.  They didn't want to talk. It made me feel better and more reasoned.

I would say this is Scorpio's way of saying, "When it doubt, pull back and gain more perspective on your situations. You would be surprised as to what is yielded."

On the trait "Fall down seven times, get up eight, I'm going to be honest, Stargazers, this trait drove me up a tree. It was not easy to encompass.

When I first acted on this trait, I was in a job interview. For the interview I had to find a model on the 16th Street Mall! To say the least it was hard for me to swallow my pride, when I was blown off, and keep going. I managed but I came across as a diluted version compared to how a true Scorpio would manage the feat.

What was even more challenging was when I was blown off by several employers by not getting word back. As much as the trait would encompass, "nearly badger the employers until you get an answer," I also didn't want to come off as unprofessional or combative. In the end I called and texted the employers and had to leave it at no reply.

It was also an exhaustive trait. I could only hustle for so long before my body gave out. For this matter, I admire Scorpio's drive to get it done, no matter what.

To be honest, I found Scorpio and her lessons to be a little elusive. The traits were so subtle that there were times that I didn't know if I was fully acting on them. If you are learning from Scorpio, make sure your focus is 100 percent on the traits.

As a Leo, however, my perspective was broadened by Scorpio. I think I'll keep taking a step back, either mentally or physically, to see what really is going on with trouble areas of my life.

So, Stargazers, what do you think? Please feel free to leave comments.

Going into the holidays, I'll focus on the Mutable sign of Virgo. Her trait is brought to you by astrotraits.com. It will be, "Having a routine can help prioritize your mental energy." I might try a little discursive meditation on spots that I'm stuck with.

Whether you're celebrating Yule, Hannaukah (I hope I spelled it the holiday right), Kwanza, Christmas or any other holiday, Happy Holidays. May they be a safe and happy one. Until next year, keep looking at the stars. As mentioned, Mars is in Scorpio. I avoided it's transit. Whew!

Depending where Scorpio falls in your chart, there will be a zest in what it brings. Just be careful of impulsive actions and argumentative behavior.