When Venus enters Scorpio, surface-level connection won’t cut it—we crave depth, truth, and emotional intimacy that can’t be faked. This transit exposes what’s been buried, bringing hidden desires, fears, and power dynamics to light for healing and transformation. Though intense, it’s an invitation to meet love and self-worth at their most profound levels.

Upon her ingress, Venus squares Pluto in Aquarius (Nov. 7), demanding discernment and emotional self-mastery. Power struggles may surface between the Scorpio and Aquarius areas of your chart, revealing where control and trust issues may have gone unchecked. This is a potent time to channel strong feelings—especially anger—into conscious boundary-setting and self-respect rather than impulsive reaction or repression.

In its light: the Dark Love Alchemist—fearlessly merging with others while staying anchored in self-awareness, transmuting pain into empowerment and intimacy into truth.

In its shadow: the Distrustful Lover—gripped by jealousy, secrecy, or control, mistaking protection for power and wounding for passion.

Look to the house Scorpio occupies in your chart to see where this deep emotional alchemy will unfold.