#scorpio 3

In Scorpio III, the desires of Venus go through a process of distortion, putrefaction and ultimately dissolution to reach their fulfillment. This decan is associated with separation and transformation; with the dissolution and putrefaction of desires back into their prima materia; or the returning of unfulfilled attachments and desires back to their source to achieve a different satisfaction. The precursors to the transformation associated with Scorpio begin to actualize here in its final face where obsessive desire is fully addressed to be alchemized. Traditionally, this decan was correlated with depravity, degeneracy, corruption and vice, and it is a place where one comes face to face with the fears and longings lurking within one’s watery depths.

Scorpio III is where Venusian vice appears as fantasy, in variant forms of the "false flesh," the mortal materiality that inevitably falls away. As Austin Coppock paints it, this face of Scorpio is the Black Crow, the corvus nigredo phase in alchemy where putrefaction occurs.

Desire, lust, obsession, debauchery, corruption, depravity, violence and vice are pecked at by the Crow to be decomposed back into their prima materia. It is the archetypal encounter with the Jungian Shadow in the “Dark Night of the Soul”. The symbolic nekya by which our ghosts may be summoned to guide us.

Scorpio III

November 12 -18

Charm

The Scorpio III period takes Charm as its central image. In the Scorpio III period intense emotion may be used with telling effect to gain positive and constructive results, but equally well may be expended in furthering egotistical and narcissistic ends.

The days which comprise Scorpio III symbolically reveal attractive powers and the ability to forward aims (but also gain satisfaction) through investigation, observation, seductive charm and a judicious use of leadership skills. Expressive emotions may be directed constructively as a powerful tool for inspiring others but should not be exercised as a controlling mechanism. Instead, by gaining the trust of co-workers, employees or clients, an emotional bond can be formed which promotes success for all concerned.

The Scorpio III Personality

Scorpio III people tend to be highly magnetic, sensual and charming. Thus the responsibility of those born in this period toward their fellow human beings is very great, though they do not always realize this fact. Should their ethical orientation be less than admirable, they are likely to selfishly use others to further their own ends and perhaps do great damage. Thus, clarifying a healthy working philosophy or moral stance which asserts human values and respects the wishes of others is an essential task for Scorpio III’s from the outset.

Many born in this period seek to be the boss or leader whether at home or at work. In most respects, they are well qualified for such positions of responsibility. Usually Scorpio III bosses are in touch with the emotional needs of those they command, and although they may be highly demanding, they can usually impose rules and delegate responsibilities in an objective fashion which can be easily accepted.

Scorpio III’s have highly developed sensuality which not only tends to attract others but leads them to seek out a variety of physically satisfying experiences. Spoiling themselves can become a way of life for those born in the Scorpio III period- particularly satisfying for them are the pleasures of vacations and travel, where the experiencing of new-found joys can figure prominently.

The inner stability of Scorpio III’s is usually so great that it seems like it would take an earthquake to knock them off balance. Part of the reason for this is self-control, another part a realistic assessment of their capabilities which keeps them from venturing beyond their limitations. On the other hand, Scorpio III’s may have to remind themselves from time to time to take more chances, to truly dare to fall and thus be able to reach new heights.