October just happens to be a deeply emotional time with several planets in Scorpio. One potentially vexing aspect stands out: Mars and Mercury conjoin on October 20, so from now until October 23, 2025, each zodiac sign needs to watch what they say.

Regardless of your astrological sign, this energy makes communications tense. Mercury-Mars elicits loud speech and aggressive verbal maneuvering. Our urge to make an impression rides high, and positively, words can align with purpose and drive. Mars co-rules Scorpio, which smooths the path for situations more aligned with true purpose.

However, we must also be aware that Mars-Mercury conjunct in Scorpio can also create language that is devious and manipulative. Negative sorcery can be at work. From October 17 through October 23, it’s importa

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