Venus in Scorpio VS Mercury Retrograde
By: Rosa Mendoza
As we move through this Mercury retrograde, this article is your reminder to focus on the good — what you have, what’s God-given, and what you can actually control.
Is work driving you crazy? Maybe that’s your cue to make your home even more of a sanctuary. Or maybe work is fine, and it’s your home that needs some love. Either way, Venus in Scorpio invites us to mute the outside noise and center on what truly matters — our feminine joy, our families, our pets, our sexuality, our friendships — and all the blessings that hold us when we can barely hold ourselves.
Speaking as an American, it’s impossible to ignore that our country feels like it’s in turmoil. Whether you’re conscious of it or not, we’re all absorbing that collective anxiety. That’s why I’m here to remind you that, even as the world seems to be falling apart, the Queen of Compartmentalization — the Scorpio feminine — is here to help us hold it together.
1. “If you let it go and it comes back…”
It’s true — when stress hits, we cling to whatever makes us feel safe.
Astrological themes tend to bring up the good, the bad, and the ugly. And as level-headed as Scorpio can be, when obsession strikes, no one has more tunnel vision. Remember: real intimacy is built on emotional honesty, not possession. That’s key as we move forward.
This Mercury retrograde might stir up old connections and unresolved feelings. Be mindful.
Don’t let someone’s insatiable son, lawless daughter, or dusty nonbinary child come waltzing back into your life if they haven’t done the work. Second chances can be beautiful — but third chances? That’s another story. Give second chances with eyes wide open and a heart half-closed. Protect your peace.
An article from the Walk With Me Wellness Center in Chicago, Illinois offers these powerful reflection questions before letting someone back in:
Has the person shown genuine remorse?
Have they made meaningful changes?
Is this truly a second chance — or the fifth?
What are the emotional and practical consequences if things go wrong again?
Are you prepared to enforce a boundary if the pattern repeats?
Research supports this: people who set clear boundaries after being hurt are more likely to preserve their mental health.
Second chances must be earned, not assumed.
2. Transmute Your Pain — Rise Like a Phoenix and Be Emotionally Fearless
Nothing makes Scorpio happier than a good transformation. Some “get-backs” are loud and dramatic, others quiet and powerful — but all are rooted in one truth: turning pain into power is a sacred act.
Use this Venus in Scorpio energy to call forth your inner phoenix. Wear your scars proudly. You’d be surprised how sharing your story can not only heal you, but inspire your community. There’s something almost alchemical about transmuting pain into excellence — and no one does that better than Scorpio.
3. You’ve Been That. Act Accordingly.
“Life be life-ing.” Mercury might be testing us, but that’s no reason to forget who you are.
Rest on your laurels if you’ve earned them. And if karma’s been catching up to you this season, maybe it’s your turn to show up differently — with humility, grace, and growth.
With Mars moving into Sagittarius, expect egos to flare and competitions to rise. But Venus in Scorpio doesn’t play that game — she hosts the bonfire where all that macho posturing goes up in smoke.
This is your reminder that your ethics, your integrity, and your emotional intelligence are what truly set you apart. Let the world burn its illusions. You? You stay grounded in truth.
Prayer for Venus in Scorpio Season
Divine Mother of Love and Mystery,
Keeper of the deep waters within me,
as Venus moves through Scorpio,
teach me to love with courage and to release with grace.
Strip away what is false,
so only truth remains between me and what I hold dear.
Show me that vulnerability is not weakness,
but sacred power in motion.
Let my heart be a temple for transformation —
where grief becomes wisdom,
where desire becomes devotion,
where endings become rebirth.
Help me honor the people, the passions, and the parts of myself
that have carried me through darkness.
Help me trust that what is meant for me
cannot be taken, and what leaves me
was never truly mine to begin with.
Venus of the underworld,
teach me to find beauty in shadow,
pleasure in depth, and holiness in honesty.
May my love — for myself and for others —
be fearless, truthful, and alive.
So it is, and so it shall be. 🦂💋