There are some oppositions that in the right context really work and I believe that Scorpio/Taurus can be one of them. With all of the heavy scorpionic energy funneling into your identity you are a force to be reckoned with right now. Magnetic, powerful, insightful, you seem to be tapped into some very powerful currents running through your life. The full moon in Taurus is always a challenge for you in some ways, a reminder that you are not solely in control, especially when it comes to relationships. The Taurus full moon urges you to surrender, let go and let the power of the feminine into your control driven trajectory. It challenges your vulnerability, softness, receptivity and ability to let go, to let the greater good/God in and remind you that no matter how much juju your throwing down, that ultimately, there’s always more, more powerful and more about the other than it is about you. Surrender to the softness and tenderness without giving yourself away.

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Whenever I think of you this month, I get an image of Bill from True Blood, lying peacefully in his coffin, in the basement of his old southern manse. You’re at rest with yourself and the conflicts of this world, unlike so many other signs right now. You understand that beneath chaos and turmoil of this world and it’s ways, there is an eternal hum, a pulse that oscillates between life and death like inhalation and exhalation. In the midst of madness you understand the cycles of becoming and passing and you do not fear the future because of your long view into eternity itself. Maybe this is why we find you so spooky and yet so sexy. Your aphrodisiac is the cool detachment you’ve achieved through the alchemy of loss. It’s your turn to shine this month with an otherworldly glow that emanates from an ancient source.

Like “The Crab” this major opposition is not as challenging for you as it is for other signs. In fact the energy is downright up your alley. With Uranus getting kinky in your house of love and Saturn getting stern in your house of friendship, your biggest challenge is to how far you want to go and with whom. If I could suggest one birthday gift you could give to yourself, it would be to take a little holiday with a group of like minded souls for some serious adventures in tantric relating. You’ll be amazed by the depth and profundity that you’ll experience with others, enough so that some of the relationships that you form will last a lifetime. Pluto slides into your house of communication and short travels. If you think that you had glimpses and tastes of what it’s like to be intuitive and psychic, boys and girls, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet. Be prepared to have a hotline to your higher self.

The eighties song for the soundtrack of your life in November; Frankie Goes To Hollywood, “Relax, (Don’t Do It).”

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The power of Mars is making you fierce, Venus adds magnetism and charm and The Aries Full Moon is firing your sense of purpose like no other time. As the moon settles into your house of service, Mercury and The Sun are linked up to the celestial hotline, sending you all kinds of clues as to why you are here and what you’re supposed to be doing with your life as it unfolds against the chaos of the crashing economy. You’re a force to be reckoned with and now, you are learning at a quantum level what’s important to you and how to hold onto it in way that others can model in their own way. Your time is now.

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Watch out. Scorpio is plugged in ready to rumble. With Mars in your first house, you are a force to be reckoned with. With Venus also in your sign throughout much of the month, you’re also irresistible. Can one person handle such powerful magnetism? No problem. With The Sun and Mercury in Libra, while you are channeling the forces of nature, you’re also spending time alone, going within, seeking to find that still, small, voice that is your vital connection to your higher self. Towards the end of the month, Mars shifts gears and forces you to take another look at how you can expand the concept of resources, both internal and external. The upcoming Full Moon will literally blow your mind, so be prepared and get ready for a date with destiny, lining up your own solar return and magic in November, where we’ll look to you for answers, clues and keys to greater understanding when it comes to the big picture. Pluto is going to be your ally for the next 16 years, supporting all of the difficult internal work that you’ve been plugging away at. Your time is coming.

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Another water baby rejoices as the tides turn in their direction. You are magical and magnetic under this mystical moon. I would advise to search out episode one of HBO’s new series, True Blood, a cross between “Interview With A Vampire” and “Northern Exposure.” The show takes place in the hot and steamy Bayou, where a relationship is developing between a 188 year-old, pale and sexy vampire named “Bill” and spunky empathy named “Sookie.” I would place my humble monthly earnings from this column that you will relate to either character intensely over the next 48 hours. Sink your teeth into the experience that life is offering you with delight abandon and most importantly, love.

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While Libra has to fight others advances off with a stick, you dear old Scorpion are pondering what it would be like to have someone know you from the inside of your cells out. An inner dialog regarding the entire concept of soul mates will be a constant theme for you. Even though you might be in a relationship currently, I would bet that you are not seen, nor felt at a level of depth that you crave. You are being forced to look at what it would be like to share your heart and soul with someone that could travel into the shadows of your fears, the depth of your desires and the redemption of your pain. You know where I am going next, don’t you? Of course you do. How much of those inner states are you truly aware of and ready to embrace? Own every single thread that you think comprises your heart of darkness and you might meet a stranger that’s been waiting for you for an eternity. Sometimes a reflection is just a reflection and others, it’s a portal to another dimension. When you encounter it fully, you’ll know whether it’s just another set of lessons or a whole new book of magic.

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You and cancer share a similar path on this full moon and while Cancer’s mission is to explore their legacy in the most cosmic proportion that they can achieve, yours is much more personal, especially when it comes to mothers and the concept of mother for you. This is not the easiest of full moons as you bristle against others expectations and wishes. You might even be forced into service this weekend to deal with your own or someone else’s mother. I have one word for you, “detachment.” You can step back and realize, that while unresolved issues regarding mothers, including guilt and abandonment, might trigger you you have the unique opportunity to heal these rifts as well through the conscious application of compassion and forgiveness. Don’t be afraid to reach out to friends for support this weekend. They’ll be a real help.

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Early August pushes the occasionally retiring scorpion into the limelight. The mantle of leadership is place upon your shoulders and you are ready to seize the moment, whether it’s at the workplace, or simply in your own life. A moment is coming where you will have the opportunity to be the power, not just the power behind the throne. You have been preparing for this experience, so don’t shy away from it when it crosses your path. The only caveat that I would share with you is that having all that power can be very intoxicating, especially when someone wants to “give it to you.” Just keep in mind that you are a steward, a channel for the power to flow through. Hold onto it and you’ll cut off the flow. Keep the current open and it will get even more powerful. The real questions are: How much can you handle? How much can you give away?

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I think one of the best matches for coupling in the zodiac is Scorpio and Capricorn. Both signs intimately understand power and allow themselves to open up to levels of deep authenticity. Scorpio can receive the molded and formal intensity of Capricorn with it’s seemingly unending depth and Cap can allow Scorpio to go into some fairly taboo places without judgment. This full moon encourages you to speak or write your truth in ways that other people get to listen in on the intense dynamics of your psyche. Mercury in Cancer trines your natal Sun and gives you another layer of depth to immerse yourself in. Capture it in words and you’ll be surprised by what comes through you. There is a golden opportunity to open your channel to amazing forces this weekend, don’t be afraid of the possibilities that can arise out of the permission you give to yourself.

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The energy of Cancer soothes your restless soul and July offers you the promise of healing and regeneration. When the darkness of the new moon descends on your house of higher consciousness, you’ll have access to answers for questions you’ve had for quite sometime. These are big pieces that allow you to see parts of the whole that had been hidden and obscured from you for years, probably due to your upbringing. Unlike the often shocking energy of revelation that comes at the hands of Uranus, these secretes revealed also heal. Venus moving into your tenth house of career at the end of the month puts the normally secretive Scorp in the spotlight for all to see. Don’t be afraid to grace us with your deep insight when that time comes.

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Getting a better handle on your finances is critical during the full moon. While you may want to indulge and spend on a whim, you might have second thoughts, even buyer’s remorse not long after the fact. Use your head when it comes to money right now and invest something that will give you long term benefits, like a gym membership, some exercise equipment for the home, a self-defense course or an adventure based getaway that builds skills while also getting you into shape. Channel the archer and fix your eyes on the target of your manifestations with precision and clarity. You’ll get what you want if you can practice a little delayed gratification.

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Mercury’s retrograde dive in your house of secrets is both thrilling and dangerous, summoning up ghosts, both literal and figurative, ghosts, which need to be exorcised in some fashion, moving onto more peaceful planes of existence. In the realm of intimate encounters, Mercury Retrograde in kinky Gemini leads to all kinds of juicy and erotic possibilities. You’re up to the challenge but even you Scorp have your limits—know them—don’t trespass into places that are beyond your depth. In the realm of legal affairs be prepared for the unexpected. If you are a lawyer, watch out for new evidence or details that emerge in a case, or if you are simply involved in any sort of litigation, be prepared for the unknown to assert itself. This can be either good or bad, but it will ultimately not be something that happens in a void. The conditions have been created by both parties and upon further examination will make sense at the end of deliberation, but like most aspects retrograde, will catch you off guard. Uranus retreats in your house of romance and creativity. That, along with Mercury Retrograde allows you to go back in time and re-discover past loves in your life, which encompasses everything from hobbies and pastimes to precious lovers. Welcome them back with an open heart and re-live them with a passion.

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You are deeply affected by the phases of The Moon this month. On the 5th, when it is in Taurus, you have the opportunity to reset the clock in your most intimate relationships. You can regain a sense of solidity and safety in your important one-on-ones. If someone close to you needs you to be solid and real, this is the month and time. You don’t have to be a psychic surgeon extracting the cancerous tumors of hurt and denial, you just have to show up and be there in a deeply supportive and non-judgmental way to those that matter the most to you. Your can turn that laser beam on when the moon is full on the 20th and cauterize any wound or hurt you’ve suffered in your own life. The Taurus sun sets the stages of renewal for you, which will manifest in six months time. Mercury and Mars will square your native Sun as well, making sure that right thought and right action are deliberate and not random blasts of warning shots to innocent bystanders. Think twice before you speak, thrice before you act and witness the wonder of the power that works through you and your practiced restraint.

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All of this grunt work you’re doing now will pay off for you in the months to come, but you’d rather be the sleuth of the cosmos rather than its secretary. Have no fear, you’ll be free of this mantle soon enough, but for now, put it to good use. Get deeply into the nitty-gritty (like your taxes) and use that Scorpionic x-ray vision to find loopholes, available tax credits, obscure lines of the tax code, etc. It will definitely pay off for you. So will spending some extra time with your health. Of all the signs this month, you would benefit the most from doing an internal Spring-cleaning. Invest in a really good detox kit, chelate metals, and generally rid yourself of all the nasty little critters crawling around on the inside. You’ll have the fortitude (intestinal and otherwise) this month, so take advantage of your ability to stick with a program and the discipline that goes along with following it. You still have all that Martian energy in your workplace as well, so that grunt work won’t go unnoticed. Stay the course.

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The influx of March showers into your chart is a welcome presence. Pisces’ presence in your chart makes you the darling of the zodiac this month. Face it, you’re simply irresistible, while Mars is beckoning you to get spread some of the sensuality with the world at large. Travel and get out, share some Tantric wisdom with the rest of us, you’re the ambassador of hope this month.

Other astrological events for March 2008

Mars gets busy in your ruling house. Sex anyone? The universe is definitely turned by what you’ve got as you become pheremone central for the rest of us. Looks and glances that come your way open to full blown invitations for deeper communion and playing in the field of sensual, magnetic delight. This is where you are the teacher and the rest of us are eager students, lapping up all we can get in more ways than one. It’s important that you consciously understand this though, because with great power, comes, well you know, more great power, but, if you don’t use it wisely, it will come back and bite you in the most sensitive parts of your life.

Scorpios, along with Taurus, Virgo, Pisces and Capricorn will flourish under the reign of Pluto in Capricorn. Scorpios are tough and many went through the Scorpio in Pluto transit back in the eighties and nineties. They’ve gone through the fire and can now assist others as they feel the heat, especially on a collective level. For Scorpio, a natural investigator, starting with this year, it’s time use those special talents for uncovering hidden truths, coaxing the mystery to be revealed and most of all, help the rest of us to understand the depths of our suffering; consult, diagnose, analyze and illuminate the darkness. It’s also a great time to write and capture your thoughts on paper. Your ability to express yourself with depth and feeling will never be more heightened than in 2008. Single Scorps looking for love don’t have to travel far from home. Your soul mate might just be a few blocks away.

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