The Sun moved into Scorpio on, Oct 23. Happy Birthday Scorpios.
When the Chilean Miners emerged from underground, we all witnessed an incredible re-enactment of one of the ancient myths of South America. The myth relates how God created men, but hid them in the earth until they emerged through a figurative birth canal in different parts of the world as the tribes of the Andes.
The sign of Scorpio is ruled by Pluto (the Roman equivalent of Hades), the king of the underworld. The miner’s rescue is also an example of Plutonian symbolism. The mine collapsed when the planet Pluto, ruling the underworld was in a tight square with Saturn, ruling the Earth. Saturn is unmovable and Pluto is a destructive force. This difficult aspect between these two planets has occurred at the same time as deadly earthquakes and mine disasters this year.
Is it more than coincidence that that the capsule that brought the Chilean miners up to the surface was named the Phoenix -- the Scorpio symbol of the firebird that rises above the ashes? Scorpio is the only sign that has three symbols - all the other signs have one.
The symbols for Scorpio show the remarkable ability of Scorpios to transform themselves. The first symbol is the Scorpion, which means that an un-evolved Scorpio can be very dangerous and will take revenge if you cross them. The second is the snake which shows that Scorpios are able to shed their skin and renew themselves. The third symbol is the Phoenix who sails above all the problems in their world. I think outer events are like dreams and we should look at the symbols to see what this dream is telling us. What does the miners rescue mean for them and for all of us watching? Is there hope of a rebirth for the miners, for Chili, for all of us?
If you have personal planets (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus or Mars) or the Ascendant in Scorpio, or if you have challenging aspect to Pluto, you have this archetype. For my clients, check your Mythic Archetype Analysis to see if you have a Scorpio or Pluto Archetype.
Scorpio:
Archetypes: The Detective, The Sorcerer, The Therapist
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A Myth for Scorpio
In Greek myth, Hades was the son of Cronus and Rhea, and didn't live on Mount Olympus with the other Gods. He divvied up the universe with his younger brothers Zeus and Poseidon, and his domain was the regions under the earth. He became keeper and judge of the dead and the lord of wealth since the underworld contains all of the precious gems.
Hades, in the ancient Greek, means invisible (Pluto is the Roman equivalent of Hades). He wore the Helmet of Darkness which allowed him to move unseen, and kept his own thoughts secret while revealing the secret thoughts of others. His true name was never uttered. This was out of fear of evoking him since he ruled the death realms.
Pluto rules the shadow portion of our psyche which also contains gems of creativity, and he presides over times of extreme transformation.
Pluto's discovery paralleled the development of the atom bomb with its threat of total annihilation. But its discovery also coincided with the growth of psychotherapy where healing comes from bringing secrets out into the open.
Scorpio Traits: Scorpios fate is to deal with underworld, taboo subjects in our society--the unconscious shadow material. Their gift is to help others deal with this material, whether it is grief counseling or psychotherapy. Scorpios understand that you must go down before you go up, and that real transformation requires this journey. They understand that we all need to go deep into ourselves and strip ourselves of our baggage--our ego, our career, and identify--for the purpose of true transformation. We must honor this powerful force that strips us. Something must die for us to be reborn. Scorpios have great depth and healing energy. After they have made their own underworld journey, Scorpios can start their real healing, and can help others. They can be firm in meting out justice.
Primary Goal: Death and rebirth of oneself and others
Question: Who or what should I transform? How shall I use power?
Janet Kane
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