Scorpio Monthly Horoscope for Birthdays
October 23 - November 23
by Staff Writer John Maerz

Happy Birthday Scorpio

How you come across to people will be of major consequence to you now whether you say you care or not. This month you will tend to be more emotional than usual…and show it. You may even feel as if your reactions are triggered by others and almost out of your control. This means both sides of the coin become visible. If you’re upset, that will show as well as when you are joyful. The Scorpio “deadpan” stares will be much harder to maintain.

If there are romantic or artistic endeavors that you feel inclined to partake in now is the time that they can be fueled by your feelings. You’re sure to get a truthful rendition of what ever feelings you put out there. You may find that being out in the open may work for you from time to time. This is a good time to test that and see. This time will also enable you to be much more spontaneous even though you usually don’t give in to urges unless they’ve been scrutinized for possible vulnerability to others.

There is a lot of analyzing past encounters and conversations with others now. Your excellent ability to assess others, now, will give you a tremendous edge in gauging others’ honesty and potential. If you are a counselor you will find you’re much more on the mark than in the past. Keep a tight reign on your conscience and you’ll be able to encourage others toward tremendous growth and breakthroughs.

Personally, there is a difficult side to deal with right now. You seem to be in touch with what others need and want more than ever but you may find it extremely difficult to zero in on what you need and want with any clarity. Most of these circumstances are based on relationships of one sort or another. Understanding what is felt is one thing. Putting it into words is another. You may find that the words just spew from your mouth before you have a chance to assess your safety. It’s like you’ve become “motor mouth” and have no governor for what comes out. This is a function of your spontaneity. It’s like you’re releasing pressure so you can regain a sense of equilibrium. Go with this even though it may feel very disconcerting. It’s like your unconscious is producing “Freudian slips” so you can get past some of your own defenses that are too “locked” in place to allow new growth. Go with it. You certainly have the courage to do so. You just need the trust that others can’t really hurt you any more.