In this Article:
- How Scorpio energy helps us confront our fears and pain.
- What role does Scorpio play in overcoming addiction and hardship?
- How can facing our shadows lead to personal empowerment?
- What are the steps to reclaiming power during Scorpio season?
- Are you ready to stop running away from your pain and embrace healing?
How Scorpio Energy Helps You Overcome Hardship
by Yael Terramel Weisbach.
We all have ways to escape the pain and challenges of our hardships. How can we use Scorpio’s wisdom to face our reality, and why is it so important?
For two and a half years, I struggled with addiction to cannabis. It’s not that I smoked all day; I did not even smoke every day. But I smoked every night, and the nights I didn’t smoke required immense energy to be spent on fighting temptation.
It was not by chance that my addiction struggle overlapped the two and a half years when I was under a strong Scorpio influence. Consequently, when I 'graduated' from my Scorpio school, the struggle ended, and my addiction was gone. It was so strange that I had to ask myself how it was possible.
The pain was still there. The circumstances hadn’t changed or even got worse. So, what happened?
Scorpio’s energy shakes us to the core and forces us to let go of all the misconceptions, coziness, comfort, and illusions. It is here to wake us up and force us to change.
The Dark Cave and Its Shadows
During my Scorpio cycle, I had no choice but to go into my dark cave and face my shadows. I met the concentration camps and my deep fear of finding myself in one of them. I met my resentment of my lineage and my victimization of being born into it. I met my obsession with feeling rejected and my fear of intimacy. I met my addiction to cannabis and chocolate. I met my fear of being powerful and the fear that people wouldn’t like me.
Scorpio is the sign of addiction because it evokes everything you try to bury deep down, every open wound and harmful psychological pattern. It also makes you more sensitive to everything you go through, which makes things even more challenging.
If you have even the slightest addictive tendency, it’s easy to relapse during times when Scorpio energy is emphasized. At least, that’s what happened to me. I felt that I needed to numb the pain; everything going on in the world was just too much.
Facing Our Fears and Withstanding Our Pain
Scorpio training does not make us less afraid, and it does not make things hurt less. Instead, it teaches us to face our fears and withstand our pain.
When we try to escape the pain and numb it with cannabis, wine, television, or any other means, we might feel better temporarily. In the long term, however, we weaken ourselves and feel less empowered to deal with our reality, which makes us feel worse.
Some realities are too much. But if you are reading this post right now, it is reasonable to assume that your reality is bearable. If you feel helpless dealing with an addiction, it is most likely that you do not realize how strong you really are and that you don’t acknowledge your power in dealing with your situation.
Luke Skywalker defeated Darth Vader in the dark side cave, only to find out it was his own shadows that he had defeated. This is an archetypical story we all must go through when Scorpio knocks on our door.
The Prize for Winning Our Dark Cave
Scorpio’s wisdom increases our capacity. It shows us that we are strong enough to touch the pain. With our new confidence, we start walking toward what hurts and are more courageous in confronting our shadows and hardships.
I remember, specifically, one day when six Israeli hostages were murdered, and I was on my long cannabis break. My instant reaction was, “Today, I need it.” But my second thought was that I did not. It was painful, but I could contain the pain. I knew that running away wouldn’t do any good. Not smoking that day made me feel empowered.
The prize for winning the dark cave battle is power. It’s the ability to live with a genuine sense of well-being and bliss, no matter the circumstances. It’s the courage to be yourself and not be afraid about whether people like you, It is the strength to face challenges. Scorpio teaches us to never quit our journey to embody our power so that we become who we were meant to be, fulfill ourselves, and share our gifts with the world.
Working with Scorpio’s Energy
During this Scorpio season, ask yourself what takes your power away or even reduces it – what are your open, unhealed wounds, active fears, obsessions, addictions, and resentments that stand between you and your power?
Are you ready to face them and reclaim your power? Even if you are not ready to face your shadows yet, it’s good to acknowledge that and set it as a future goal.
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About the Author
Yael Terramel Weisbach is a Debra Silverman-certified astrologer, a mentor at the Applied Astrology School, an award-winning writer, a teacher, a mother, and a soul partner. In her thirties, she left a twelve-year successful financial career to pursue a more meaningful and fulfilling life. She has studied, practiced, and taught self-research disciplines such as yoga, Buddhism, and astrology for over twenty-five years. She lives in Asheville, NC, where hiking with her little family in the magnificent Appalachian Mountains is her joy and medicine. She is living the life of her dreams; her mission is to help others do the same. You can find her on her website (YaelAstrology.com/) and on Instagram.
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Article Recap:
This article discusses the transformative nature of Scorpio’s energy and how it helps individuals confront their shadows, face pain, and overcome hardship. It explores personal stories of addiction and how Scorpio’s influence encourages emotional healing and empowerment. By working with Scorpio’s energy, individuals can reclaim their strength, confront their fears, and gain confidence in handling life’s challenges. The article offers insights into how Scorpio energy can aid in overcoming personal obstacles and achieving a deep sense of well-being.
