Money! Sex! Power! Intensity and intrigue build during the six weeks that potent Mars burrows into seductive Scorpio. This sizzle comes with a warning label: power struggles and jealousy can flare. Here’s your horoscope for how to tame (and fan) the flames when needed.
Mars in Scorpio: September 22 to November 4
Prepare for a season of deep dives and intense emotions as fiery Mars plunges into the enigmatic depths of Scorpio from September 22 to November 4. This potent transit may stir up competitive urges or spark flares of jealousy. As power plays become more pronounced, you also have a golden opportunity to climb the ladder in any hierarchy. Just be careful not to come off as ruthless!
As lusty Mars heats up sultry Scorpio over the first six weeks of the fall season, expect your romantic life to sizzle like never before. A smoldering connection could suddenly ignite, transforming into a passionate conflagration. This transit can, however, fan the flames of jealousy and possessiveness, so keep your cool. If you sense a genuine betrayal, Mars gives you the courage to address it head-on or even walk away.
But a word of caution: Intense emotions might lead to paranoia. Before you point fingers, make sure your suspicions are based on facts, not fears. Remember, true investigation respects privacy—no snooping allowed!
What happens when Mars is in Scorpio?
Bonds deepen in a Mars in Scorpio transit. You’ll gain a strong sense of who you can trust! It’s also helpful to know where to steel yourself and place healthy boundaries.
In love, bring on the heat! As lusty Mars slides into seductive Scorpio, a budding connection could burst into flames of full-on consummation. The red planet is all too happy to set your desire on fire (Mars governs sex drive!). But remember our warning about jealousy: it (and possessiveness) could run rampant now.
Know the facts before you blow things up! If someone legitimately betrayed you, use this courageous Mars in Scorpio cycle to walk away. But know that your raw emotions could also be provoking paranoia. Investigate before you accuse (and no, that doesn’t mean snooping or invading privacy). This goes for romantic partners but also coworkers, siblings, friends or anyone with a password-protected account.
Rise through the ranks. If you’ve earned a higher place on the power pyramid, Mars in Scorpio can help you ascend. Move strategically, but avoid being sneaky or ruthless. Find out what everyone’s agenda is before you act.
Mars in Scorpio love languages
Coupled? Privacy, please! The magic happens behind closed doors during a Mars in Scorpio cycle—a time that can reboot the erotic desire for couples who have drifted into too much familiarity. Bring back the art of mystery and the element of surprise.
Absence makes the heart grow fonder, as long as you don’t disappear altogether. Let your S.O. miss you a little and go cultivate a new dimension of yourself that stirs up intrigue. Soulful seduction is the name of the game, so unlock eroticism through visuals, clothes, scents and other mood-setting ambiance. Tantra, breathwork, OM-ing: Slow down and connect to enhance “the act.”
Single? The cat-and-mouse games are on! With frisky Mars in “now you see me, now you don’t” Scorpio, dating can feel like a giant mystery. The reason for people’s selective ghosting? Scorpio craves intimacy and privacy in equal measure. Which means, the more intensely attracted you are to someone, the more your own internal anxious and avoidant attachment styles will flare. So if your date doesn’t follow up for 72 hours, it might be a good sign.
Mars is impatient, but in Scorpio, it teaches us the power of the pause. Wait a little longer to text. Fill your life with plans so you’re not available in an instant. Be a sexy mystery (hot!), but not a total enigma (frustrating!).
Mars in Scorpio transit horoscopes
Below are horoscopes for every zodiac sign for the Mars in Scorpio transit, from September 22 to November 4, 2025. You can read for your Sun sign or your rising sign (ascendant). Visit our Cosmic Calculators if you want to calculate your Rising sign or discover more about your personal astrology.
Aries (Mar 19-Apr 19) Mars in Scorpio transit horoscope
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire, Aries—and for the next six weeks, you’re the spiciest thing in town! On the heels of the fall equinox, lusty Mars has swaggered into Scorpio, revving up your mojo from September 22 to November 4 in your eighth house. Magnetism? Charm? Undeniable sex appeal? Yeah, let’s just check all those boxes. While Mars in Scorpio wants passion, it will also find you playing for keeps. Try not to break too many hearts as you patrol for a soul mate. Financially, you’ll be brilliant at hunting down royalties, commissions and other passive-income streams. Build it to last, Ram. Aries horoscopes, read more!
Taurus (Apr 19-May 20) Mars in Scorpio transit horoscope
Sealing the deal becomes an outright obsession as go-getter Mars marches into Scorpio and your seventh house partnership zone from September 22 to November 4. Two heads are definitely better than one during this six-week phase, but keeping those heads cool is a whole other story. Beyond the passion and lust, Mars can fire you up in relationships—and this could spell “trouble in paradise.” Be patiently assertive with your partners in all areas of life. But remember: Just because you say “Jump!” doesn’t mean they’ll auto-respond with a swift “How high?” Taurus horoscopes, read more!
Gemini (May 20-Jun 20) Mars in Scorpio transit horoscope
Laptop case or gym bag? How about both, Gemini? With go-getter Mars zipping into Scorpio on September 22, you’re lit with motivational energy until November 4. Surprise: You’ll be as pumped about spreadsheets as you are about Spin class with Mars in your sixth house. Before you shoot for the moon, though, make sure your tanks are filled with rocket fuel (read: clean, vitamin-rich food and enough cash to pull off the plan). Be a savvy project manager. It’s not just about starting a mission: It’s also about getting it done with integrity. Gemini horoscopes, read more!
Cancer (Jun 20-Jul 22) Mars in Scorpio transit horoscope
Viva la glamazon! You’re coming out of your shell in an epic way as white-hot Mars moves into Scorpio, heating up your fifth house of fame, passion and romance from September 22 to November 4. When it comes to love, you tend to favor exclusive relationships, but this could be the moment where you finally discover the joy of casual dating. Dress up as often as you can, if only to make yourself happy (and definitely for Halloween). Baby fever could strike some Crabs now, and if at first you don’t succeed, Mars gives you the momentum (and libido) to try, try again. Not in that game? Give birth to a project you’d be proud to call “my baby.” Cancer horoscopes, read more!
Leo (Jul 22-Aug 22) Mars in Scorpio transit horoscope
Home is where the HEAT is for the next six weeks as restless Mars spends six weeks grooving through Scorpio and your fourth house domestic sector. From September 22 to November 4, the pressures and demands of family could send you scurrying for sanctuary. Perhaps it’s time to reconfigure your home, creating more privacy for yourself…or to follow Virginia Woolf’s directive and find “a room of one’s own” to do work outside your house. If you’re a Leo who loves to entertain like Martha Stewart or Duchess Meghan, Mars will create a lively—and sexy—vibe for any get-togethers you might throw. Leo horoscopes, read more!
Virgo (Aug 22-Sep 22) Mars in Scorpio transit horoscope
Say what? Bold and fiery Mars spends six weeks in Scorpio and your third house communication zone beginning September 22. You’ll be quick with a clever quip and a sassy retort between now and November 4. Warning: Mars adds a bite to your communications. This might come in handy when you have to stand up for yourself, but it could burn some bridges if you keep it up 24/7. If you’re a writer or teacher, this Mars phase can be high-octane fuel for your productivity. Friendships will be lively, but you’ll be clear about who you can stand and who works your nerves. If your inner circle gets smaller, so be it. At least the people who stick around will know how to keep it real. Virgo horoscopes, read more!
Libra (Sep 23-Oct 22) Mars in Scorpio transit horoscope
Hello, money mojo! You’re burning to earn for the next six weeks as savvy Mars blazes through your financial second house from September 22 to November 4. Let that fire in your belly guide you toward prosperity. Take more chances at work, initiate projects, stoke the midnight oil. Just don’t become too single-minded in your quest for cash, Libra. You may be the zodiac’s materialist, but your relationships with people matter more than anything. On that note, how about devising a plan that helps your friends profit too? Libra horoscopes, read more!
Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21) Mars in Scorpio transit horoscope
Red-hot Mars blazes through Scorpio from September 22 to November 4 cranking up the heat, passion and your famously magnetic sex appeal. Carpe diem! This passionate planet only visits your sign every two years, and you’ll have its energizing presence at your disposal for six weeks. You’ll also have plenty of momentum for a personal project, which could turn into a cult of personality with you at its epicenter. Strike while the iron’s hot, and don’t worry if you have to set out alone to get this one off the ground. Scorpio horoscopes, read more!
Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21) Mars in Scorpio transit horoscope
Exactly how “over it” are you, Sagittarius? Starting September 22, no-holds-barred Mars moves through your twelfth house of transitions. You’re ready to detoxify and downsize. From hauling junk out of your storage space to kicking a frenemy out of your inner circle, wrap this season with a clean slate. Easy though! With brash Mars egging you on until November 4, you could act in haste. (Once you’ve donated a family heirloom to Goodwill, it’s gonna be hard to get back.) If you must say goodbye, do it with compassion—even if you’re done for good. Sagittarius horoscopes, read more!
Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19) Mars in Scorpio transit horoscope
Grab the bullhorn and rally your soul squad. Motivator Mars fires up Scorpio and your collaborative eleventh house starting September 22. And with all the ambitious plans you’ve lined up for the rest of 2025, you could REALLY use some extra hands. Work smarter, not harder, by delegating tasks or turning your solo projects into joint ventures. With Mars sizzling here until November 4, your joie de vivre returns. Bring on the agenda-free playtime and take some legit longer breaks. “Life of the party” is a good look for you. Capricorn horoscopes, read more!
Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 18) Mars in Scorpio transit horoscope
You’ll kick off the fall season on an ambitious note, thanks to go-getter Mars traveling through Scorpio and your tenth house of career from September 22 to November 4. Use the next six weeks for strategic networking. DM-ing an influencer could lead to a serendipitous power lunch. You’re ready for advancement, so trust your unique gifts—and invest in developing them further. A leadership position could land in your lap. Flattering, but before you say yes, make sure you’re really up for the responsibilities that come along with it. You might be better off getting plans in motion for your own venture. Make way for Aquarius, Inc.! Aquarius horoscopes, read more!
Pisces (Feb 18-Mar 20) Mars in Scorpio transit horoscope
Swim up to the surface, Pisces, and have a look around! Thrill-seeker Mars motors through Scorpio and your nomadic ninth house from September 22 to November 4. With your wanderlust fired up, too many cozy days at home could make you feel claustrophobic. Poke around the travel sites and make some calls, even if the website says the place is fully booked for the holiday season. You might as well get on the waitlist. Under this spontaneous surge, hopping a last-minute flight isn’t too far out of reach. This enterprising Mars phase could bring your next big idea for a side hustle, media project…or maybe your first tell-all memoir! Pisces horoscopes, read more!
How long will Mars be in Scorpio?
The 2025 Mars in Scorpio transit begins September 22 and ends November 4.
What signs does Mars visit in 2025?
Mars is one of the inner planets, along with Venus and Mercury. Because of its closer proximity to the Sun, it moves through all 12 zodiac signs in 687 days, spending an average of 6-8 weeks in each. We all feel the effects of its transit through the signs.
Mars transits 2025:
• Mars retrograde in Leo (until Jan 6) then Cancer (until Feb 23)
• Mars in Cancer (February 23-April 18)
• Mars in Leo (April 18-June 17)
• Mars in Virgo (June 17-August 6)
• Mars in Libra (August 6-September 22)
• Mars in Scorpio (September 22-November 4) you are here!
• Mars in Sagittarius (November 4-December 15)
• Mars in Capricorn (December 15-January 23, 2026)
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